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Covid-19 Information
Covid-19 Information
Treatment Guidelines and Patient Information
Treatment Guidelines and Patient Information
In order to provide a safe environment during this difficult time we have to follow guidelines and procedures. Thank you for your understanding.
Safety Procedures
Safety Procedures
So that I can provide you with treatment in a safe manner we will need to follow some procedures and guidelines that will include my use of Personal Protective Equipment and other hygenic procedures beyone those I would normally use.
Guidelines
Additional information about having acupuncture:
Covid-19 security Before your appointment
Your practitioner will need to check whether it is safe to treat you at the moment. She will ask you a few questions by telephone, text or email including:
• do you have symptoms of Covid19 infection
• are you considered ‘clinically vulnerable’
If your practitioner decides it is not safe for you to come to the clinic she will explain why. Before giving any treatment, your practitioner will ask you to read and sign a consent form. You must return your completed form before your appointment can go ahead.
Your practitioner will need to check whether it is safe to treat you at the moment. She will ask you a few questions by telephone, text or email including:
• do you have symptoms of Covid19 infection
• are you considered ‘clinically vulnerable’
If your practitioner decides it is not safe for you to come to the clinic she will explain why. Before giving any treatment, your practitioner will ask you to read and sign a consent form. You must return your completed form before your appointment can go ahead.
Going to the clinic
Special arrangements are now in place to safeguard you when you go for acupuncture
Please follow whatever directions you are given, including:
• travel light and take very little with you into the clinic – if possible, leave bags, coats, etc in the car
• go to the clinic alone, unless you need a parent or carer
• try to arrive on time – not early or late
• follow any advice displayed at the clinic
Special arrangements are now in place to safeguard you when you go for acupuncture
Please follow whatever directions you are given, including:
• travel light and take very little with you into the clinic – if possible, leave bags, coats, etc in the car
• go to the clinic alone, unless you need a parent or carer
• try to arrive on time – not early or late
• follow any advice displayed at the clinic
During your treatment
Your practitioner will wear some form of personal protective equipment (PPE) when she treat you. She will also explain exactly what you need to do in the treatment room, including:
• where and when to wash your hands
• whether and when to wear a mask, either your own or one provided by the clinic
• any other hygiene and safety procedures
Your practitioner will wear some form of personal protective equipment (PPE) when she treat you. She will also explain exactly what you need to do in the treatment room, including:
• where and when to wash your hands
• whether and when to wear a mask, either your own or one provided by the clinic
• any other hygiene and safety procedures
After your appointment
If you develop Covid-19 symptoms or have a confirmed diagnosis of Covid-19 within 48 hours of having acupuncture, please immediately inform:
• NHS test and trace service
• your acupuncturist
If you develop Covid-19 symptoms or have a confirmed diagnosis of Covid-19 within 48 hours of having acupuncture, please immediately inform:
• NHS test and trace service
• your acupuncturist
For more information: British Acupuncture Council 63 Jeddo Road London W12 9HQ