Communicable Disease
Prevention Guidelines
(Updated June 2023)
- Patients must not enter the clinic if they are sick or show signs of communicable disease.
- RMTs must not provide in-person care if they are sick and/or show signs of communicable disease.
- Proper hand hygiene must be followed.
- A clean work environment must be maintained.
- Adequate ventilation must be maintained in the practice environment.
- Communicating with patients and others that anyone who enters the practice environment must not show signs of communicable disease.
- Prior to arrival at the clinic and/or at the time of booking, patients should be informed of the following:
- Patients must arrive at their appointment with no signs of communicable disease.
- Patients must be advised of options regarding the availability and use of masks.
- Patients must be advised of additional requirements they will be asked to meet upon arrival at their appointment (e.g., hand washing upon arrival, arriving on-time for appointment).
- Prior to arrival at the clinic and/or at the time of booking, patients should be informed of the following:
- Hand Hygiene
- Patient cleans their hands upon entry to the practice environment.
- RMT washes their hands often, as appropriate.
- Hand-washing protocols are posted in reception area, in the treatment room, and at sinks (including bathroom for patient’s use if applicable).
- Cleaning
- All therapists and staff will practice consistent cleaning protocols.
- Linens must be single use only.
- Frequently clean and disinfect:
- handles: doors, cabinets, faucets, fridge, microwave, etc.,
- electronic devices and phones,
- arm rests of chairs,
- desks and table surfaces,
- water coolers,
- washrooms.
- Ensure the treatment room is thoroughly cleaned between patients:
- Clean equipment and supplies (table, table levers, lotion bottles, hydrotherapy supplies, etc.) after each patient.
- Air purifier / filter in the treatment room may be helpful if the room has no windows or external air exchange. Use of an air purifier/filter is at the RMT’s preference and discretion.