Health and Motion Massage Therapy
Return to Practice Guidelines

**I will have discussed the following points with patients prior to treatment.**

1. Pre-Screening
- Self assessment will be done by RMT daily, by the patient one or two days before the appointment, as well as upon entry to practice
- Self assessment guidelines will be gone over with the patient for full comprehension; if
you don’t meet the guidelines, stay home, and we will book again at a later date
- Patient will be made aware that with self assessment upon entry will also be informed
consent to treatment, both of which will have to occur for treatment to proceed
- I will have PPE available while at clinic, but also welcome patients to bringtheir own, as per their own comfort levels
- Will discuss with patients at greater risk what additional precautions can be taken to ensure their safety

2. Screening Upon Arrival
- Self assessment will be done by patient, informed consent will be discussed with RMT
and consent given by patient
- Appointment will be cancelled and rescheduled for later date if neither patient nor RMT
meet pre screening needs, or consent to treatment
- RMT will open the door for patient upon arrival; door handles/ surfaces that may be
touched upon entry will be cleaned/sanitized between patients, prior to the next
patients arrival
- Patient will arrive alone, unless they are a minor, or infirm and need assistance, and will
be called or texted as to when to leave car and enter the building after arrival
- After treatment door will again be opened for patient
- Physical distancing is not possible in treatment room

3. Hand Hygiene
- Hand sanitizer will be provided and used upon entry to clinic
- Hand washing with soap and water will occur after treatment for at least 20 seconds,
before leaving clinic
- RMT will wash hands often, for at least 20 seconds each time
- Payment will be made by cash, cheque, or etransfer. If cash is handled, hands will be
washed immediately after

4. Face Touching Avoidance
- Discuss why face touching should be avoided with regards to virus transmission
- Have tissues or masks or gloves available for patient and RMT use in regards to itching,
sneezing, etc.

5. Enhanced Cleaning
- RMT will provide info on cleaner used when asked
- RMT will clean and disinfect all high-touch surfaces in the patients path from entry to
treatment room, including treatment room, in between patients
- Linens, including masks if requested and used by RMT/patient, will be single use only,
and will be changed and laundered between patients
- RMT will clean surfaces again, including face cradle, in front of patient if requested
- Oil bottle/equipment will be cleaned between each patient
- Washroom available for patient use will be cleaned several times a day

6. Personal Protective Equipment
- Mask use is mandatory
- Mask will be available to patient if patient does not have their own
- RMT will work with patient and wear any and all PPE required within reason to achieve
patients comfort
- Reusable fabric masks will be kept clean and separate, and laundered with sheets when used

Links

- BC Self Assessment Tool
- Health Canada Approved Covid-19 Disinfectants
- Mask Guidelines
- Hand Hygiene
- BCCDC Cleaning/Disinfection Guidelines for Health Professionals