Risk of Coronavirus (COVID-19) Transmission at the Rehabilitation and Wellbeing Clinic
The Government published a Statutory Instrument on 26th March 2020, no. 350 ‘The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (England) Regulations 2020’ confirming that it is lawful for a chiropractic practice to remain open. It further defines those people who are classed as ‘vulnerable’.
In accordance with up-to-date Government and Public Health England guidance the Rehabilitation and Wellbeing Clinic has taken precautions to protect our patients and team members. These include rigorous sanitization procedures.
We also request that any symptomatic patients follow NHS guidance on self-isolation and refrain from visiting the RAW Clinic’s at this time.
Despite this, there is a risk of transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) and it is important that you are aware of the risk.
Precautions that the Rehabilitation and Wellbeing Clinic has in Place:
All patients contacting us for an appointment are triaged by a member of our team over the telephone/video call to establish their status (asymptomatic / symptomatic / self-isolating / living with someone symptomatic or self-isolating / have been in contact with anyone symptomatic).
Only people in the asymptomatic category can attend the practice.
A second triage is conducted at the practice by a team member.
A strict cleaning, sanitation and infection control protocol is adhered to.
All team members at the Rehabilitation and Wellbeing Clinic follow government social distancing guidance where possible.
Practice layout has been adapted to maintain social distancing between patients and all team members where possible.
ELIGIBILITY FOR “HANDS-ON” CARE
In addition to those with COVID-19 symptoms, self-isolating, living with someone with symptoms/ self-isolating, or have been in contact with anyone with or suspected to have COVID-19, we are currently unable to offer hands-on care to patients from the ‘vulnerable’ and ‘extremely vulnerable’ at risk groups as defined below:
1. Pregnant
2. Over 70
3. Have a long-term health condition/ Underlying Medical Conditions as listed below:
Chronic respiratory diseases, such as asthma, COPD, emphysema or bronchitis.
Chronic heart disease, such as heart failure.
Chronic kidney disease.
Chronic liver disease, such as hepatitis.
Chronic neurological conditions, such as Parkinson’s disease, motor neurone disease, multiple sclerosis, a learning disability or cerebral palsy.
Diabetes.
Problems with the spleen, such as sickle cell disease or removal of the spleen.
A weakened immune system due to conditions such as HIV and AIDS, or medicines such as steroid tablets or chemotherapy.
Being seriously overweight, (body mass index of 40 or above).