Addressing COVID-19 @ Beayurvedic
Beayurvedic Health Screening Physical Distancing Guidelines
Health Screening for Everyone - Staff, Clients and Guests
All members of Beayurvedic community have an ethical responsibility to report honest answers to health screening questions to prevent possible exposure to others.
If you answer yes to any of these questions, call to reschedule appointment. Anyone with symptoms must stay home.
Have you had a fever in the last 24 hours of 100°F or above?
Do you now, or have you had in the last 14 days, any respiratory or flu symptoms, sore throat, or shortness of breath?
Have you been in contact with anyone in the last 14 days who has been diagnosed with COVID- 19 or has coronavirus-type symptoms?
No-contact thermometers are used for each client upon arrival
Temperature readings will not be recorded
Temperature will be taken by the therapist for the day
Entrance(s), Staff & Clients
Currently, the only entrance to building is through the front doors into the waiting room
Everyone entering the building must wear a mask – staff, clients and guests
Open doors using your sleeve, hip or elbow whenever possible
Staff, center clients may exit through the front door only
Center clients are instructed to park by side door to exit next to Center
We also encourage our clients to call us from the parking area before entering the building.
Physical Distancing for Staff, and Center
Physical distancing guidelines are observed in all areas of center
Physical distancing signage is found throughout the center
Everyone at the center assumes responsibility of keeping a minimum of 6-feet from others
Chairs in common areas are spaced a minimum of 6-feet apart
Refrain from hugging and handshaking, suggested alternatives when greeting each other area wave, placing a hand over your heart, or both hands together Namaste style
Beayurvedic Infection-Control Behaviors
Beayurvedic is in full compliance with State regulations and CDC recommendations
Everyone at the center must wear a face mask covering both nose and mouth at all times
Gloves are used when the potential exists to come into contact with bodily fluid as when broken skin exists.
Frequent hand washing up to the elbow per CDC directives required
Physical distancing is practiced
Utilize disinfecting wipes to self-clean touched surfaces
Filing or clipping fingernails, if necessary, will only take place in the restroom over the trashcan where hands can be immediately washed
Proper Use of Masks - PPE (Personal Protection Equipment)
Donning (“putting on” mask)
Have your mask within reach
Wash your hands
Ensure your nose and mouth are securely covered –once in place, do not touch it
Ensure mask is not loose on either side
Doffing (“taking off” mask) only after having left the center or to eat, drink or blow nose
Wash your hands
Remove mask by ear straps
Eat, drink, blow nose
Wash hands
Replace mask by ear straps, do not touch mask
When possible, blow or wipe your nose in the restroom to wash your hands. Otherwise use hand sanitizer afterward. If you sneeze masks do not hold all aerosols so use a tissue to wipe your nose. Dispose of tissue and wash your hands.
All Staff
Staff, must speak up to offer guidance on physical distancing and infection- control behaviors – never turn a blind eye - if a group or line forms and begins congregating politely ask them to stay 6 feet apart for their safety
All staff members facing guests should frequently make use of hand sanitizer
Laundry Room Cleaning and Procedures
Use wipes to clean touched surfaces after each use including cabinets, counter, washing machine, dryer, mop sink, doorknobs and light switch
Beayurvedic has a professional laundry service.
Hand-Cleaning -Washing with soap and water is always preferable!
Hand sanitizer will be located in clinic treatment rooms, clinic reception, administrative offices, administrative kitchen, student records desk, classrooms, student lounge and at front door
When using hand sanitizer, use a sufficient amount to fully coat your hands and allow it to air- dry. It takes 20 seconds for alcohol-based solutions to kill viruses and bacteria.
Being Informed
The State requires everyone to watch the four videos at this link-
https://www.cdc.gov/handwashing/videos.html
We must also be aware of the information at this link -
https://www.cdc.gov/handwashing/pdf/hand-sanitizer-factsheet.pdf