As I plan for reopening, my team and I have been reviewing recommendations and guidelines provided by Governor Cuomo and the CDC. Planning has been difficult as there are a lot of unknowns in regards to COVID-19 and even the "knowns" seem to change on a weekly, if not daily basis. With all these changes to our understanding of the disease, the rules we as a society are encouraged to follow do as well.
After much contemplation, the following measures will be put in place to keep us all healthy and safe as I serve you. Many of these measures require your participation and I respectfully request your cooperation as it will allow me to serve you and others in the safest way possible.
I’m hoping many of these policies will be temporary as the coronavirus situation continues to improve. My team and I will continue to monitor the guidance from the CDC and state and these measures will be modified and relaxed as permitted. Thank you for your cooperation, patience and understanding.
After much contemplation, the following measures will be put in place to keep us all healthy and safe as I serve you. Many of these measures require your participation and I respectfully request your cooperation as it will allow me to serve you and others in the safest way possible.
I’m hoping many of these policies will be temporary as the coronavirus situation continues to improve. My team and I will continue to monitor the guidance from the CDC and state and these measures will be modified and relaxed as permitted. Thank you for your cooperation, patience and understanding.
Coronavirus Preventative Measures
Changes that require your participation:
Health. If you are not feeling well, especially if you are exhibiting any of the following symptoms:
A temperature (100.4*F or higher) within the last 14 days.
Respiratory symptoms such as cough, sore throat or shortness of breath.
Loss of taste or smell.
Exposure. If you have been in contact with an individual who is suspected of having COVID-19 or has tested COVID-19 positive in the last 14 days.
Changes I’m making to my office environment.
Changes that require your participation:
- Face Covering. Please wear a mask or face covering. If you arrive for your appointment without one, I unfortunately will be unable to provide you with service. No mask, no reading. *Please note, due to the NYS requirement that I wear a mask, this may impact the quality of your recording.
- Guests. All clients must come unaccompanied to their visit. Any additional guests will be asked to wait in the car for the duration of your appointment. Only exception will be minors who can be accompanied by a parent.
- Arrival. My waiting area will be closed at this time and the door to my office will remain locked. When you arrive for your appointment, please remain in your car and text 716-226-0339. You will receive a text from me letting you know the space is ready for your appointment and I will meet you outside to welcome you into the office.
- Payment. At this time, all sessions must be paid via credit card or gift certificate at time of booking. I will not be accepting cash or check and will not be accepting payment at time of the session.
- Restroom. My office is attached to my home and is not equipped with a separate restroom. Please use a restroom before your appointment as a bathroom will not be available for use before/during/after your session.
- Greetings. At this time, I will refrain from handshakes, hugs and physical touch.
- Waiver. A clause regarding COVID-19 has been added to my terms and conditions acknowledging the risk of contracting coronavirus. You are required to agree to this and the other terms before your reading.
- Client Self-Screening Process. Should any of the following apply to you on the day of your appointment, it is requested that you switch your appointment to a video/phone session or reschedule for a later date.
Health. If you are not feeling well, especially if you are exhibiting any of the following symptoms:
A temperature (100.4*F or higher) within the last 14 days.
Respiratory symptoms such as cough, sore throat or shortness of breath.
Loss of taste or smell.
Exposure. If you have been in contact with an individual who is suspected of having COVID-19 or has tested COVID-19 positive in the last 14 days.
Changes I’m making to my office environment.
- Hand sanitizer will be placed throughout the office.
- An EPA-approved disinfectant will be used to clean and disinfect between every guest with an emphasis on frequently touched surfaces such as doorknobs, electronics, chairs, etc. Additional time has been scheduled between appointments to allow for this.
- A deep clean will occur each evening using an EPA-approved disinfectant.
- New furniture has been purchased for the office to make cleaning and disinfecting surfaces easier.
- Furniture has been placed to allow for more than six feet between yourself and I.
- I will be closely monitoring and screening my health every day. Should I exhibit signs of COVID, I will go to a testing site and have myself tested for the virus. This will be done within 48 hours of exhibiting symptoms. Should your appointment occur before I have the opportunity to be tested, you will be contacted to transition your appointment to phone, video, or reschedule should you choose.
- Should I contract COVID, I will not only contact the Department of Health, I will also contact any client I have come in contact with in the previous 14 days.