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** Corona Virus Precautions & Response **

Dear Clients

I will be taking some necessary precautions due to the current situation that is impacting all of us!! These may seem petty to some but considering that we are attempting to prevent the spread of this awful pandemic ... I think it is prudent to all do our part.

I need your help with some things though ...

Unfortunately, I cannot obtain hand sanitiser anywhere so here are some basic rules:

** Overseas & National Travel**
If you have travelled anywhere by plane, and you are not subject to the new laws of self-isolation that came into force on 15/3/20, I would request that you reschedule your appointment to another date at least 14 or more days after your return date.

** Symptoms of Flu**
If you are experiencing any of the symptoms related to Covid19, even if you’re not likely to be positive for the actual Corona Virus (unless tested), please reschedule your appointment well before the 24hr notice period and rebook once you are well again or after at least 14 days from your recovery date.

** Hand Washing **
Please consider washing your hands in the bathroom prior to attending your appointment as a matter of precaution for your sake and everyone else who is either before or after your appointment.

** Opening & Closing the Door **
Please refrain from using the door handle - I will open and close the door for you, thus minimizing the number of hands touching the door handle.

** Use of Pens **
I will also be "disinfecting" my pens and minimizing the number to two (2) pens only thus again, reducing the potential of too many hands using my pens - feel free to bring or use your own personal pen for exercises/signing documents etc.

** Disinfecting Surfaces **
I will have wet wipes and Glen 20 available to wipe the surfaces of common aspects of the room at the end of each session. This will include the EFTPOS machine, the door handle, pens, the couch, the side table.

** Water Consumption **
Please note that no water will be provided in session via the common glasses, however, you are welcome to bring your own water bottle and/or preferred drink (no alcohol!) with you.

** Telehealth **
For anyone who contracts the virus and is in isolation at home or feels vulnerable and compromised and therefore is anxious about attending, Medicare have created a new "code" for Psychologists to utilise which will facilitate a telephone consultation where the rebate applies. Unfortunately, this does not apply to everyone, only those that are eligible. Please contact me to discuss your options rather than cancelling or not showing up at the last minute which will incur the Full Session Policy fee, without prejudice.

If there is anything else that I have missed, please feel free to notify me and I will address whatever comes up.

I hope you can all appreciate these small measures as a contribution to keeping my practice running during these uncertain times. ... See MoreSee Less

2 weeks ago