Premier Horgan recently announced that many health professionals would be allowed to reopen on a gradual basis on May 19, 2020. Your health and safety is our number one priority as we move forward and embrace the new normal.
Every office has unique circumstances to consider upon reopening.
Our office is no exception. We are working very hard to reopen but unfortunately, we will not be reopening on May 19th.
The good news is that our new office has passed the final building inspection and is looking great. However, there a few building details to look after before we can bring in furniture, equipment and files. After undergoing a deep cleaning, we will then put the proper safety protocol and PPE in place.
We have reviewed the protocols and guidelines from the Centre for Disease Control, Work Safe BC, BC College of Chiropractors and the BC Ministry of Health to develop our own COVID-19 Safety Plan (Pandemic Operational Plan.) We will be posting our plan at the office in accordance with the new directive from the Provincial Health Officer.
Some of the measures we will be taking are:
• Pre-screening patients for risk factors
• Disinfecting treatment tables and rooms after each visit
• Physical distancing measures such as minimizing the number of people in the office to 1 at a time and using a plexi-glass barrier at reception desk
• Using masks and other PPE
• Changes in payment methods that will reduce contact with POS machines
All patients will be informed of the exact visit procedure when they are making their appointments.
Once the building is deep cleaned and all the safety protocols put in place, we will be reopening the office.
Thank you for your patience and understanding. Your health and safety is our number one priority.
Sincerely,
Dr. Larry Smith and Staff
