A message from one of MTI Physical Therapy’s owners, Jim Rivard, PT, DMT, MOMT, OCS, FAAOMPT, about MTI Physical Therapy’s response to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic and why we have chosen to stay open, as an essential service, to serve our patients in need.
The safety, health and well-being of our patients is always our highest priority. Our staff and physical therapists have been working hard to continue to maintain a safe environment for our patients, while continuing to provide the highest level of care.
With that in mind, we have always practiced exceptional hygienic protocols to keep our clinics clean and safe for our patients using products that are industry standards for controlling viruses, bacteria and other germs. We will continue practicing these protocols.
We are committed to ensuring your safety and will continue to evolve and transform as the situation changes by following the guidelines set by the CDC, WA Department of Health, and WA State.
STAFF AND THERAPIST POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
MTI staff and physical therapists will:
- Staff and physical therapists will wear masks in the clinic.
- Thoroughly clean and wipe down all touchable surfaces in treatment rooms after use of the room, including, but not limited to: treatment tables, chairs, credenzas, evaluation tools, bolsters, doorknobs and handles.
- Thoroughly clean waiting rooms and common areas.
- Regularly wipe down equipment in the gym including weights, straps, tables and pulley handles.
- Launder linens after each use.
- Exercise exceptional personal hygiene practices including frequent hand washing between each patient and using hand sanitizer when needed during a patient visit.
- Wear gloves upon patient request.
PATIENT POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
MTI Physical Therapy patients will:
- Wear masks or face coverings at all times when in the clinic – patients are encouraged to bring their own whenever possible.
- Contact their MTI clinic to reschedule their appointment if they or anyone in their household have been exposed to anyone who has tested positive for COVID-19 in the past 14 days or are exhibiting symptoms of illness including, but not limited to:
- Cough
- Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
- Fever
- Chills
- Muscle pain
- Sore throat
- New loss of taste or smell
Please note that this list is not all possible symptoms. Other less common symptoms have been reported, including gastrointestinal symptoms like nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea.
- Wash or sanitize hands upon arriving and before leaving the clinic.
- Wear gloves during their visit if they have a compromised immune system or are in the at-risk group – patients are encouraged to bring their own whenever possible.
- Be fever free for 24 hours before coming into the clinic.
- Bring their own water containers to fill up at their appointment as needed.
We will continue to update our policies as the situation changes.
We want to assure you that all of our clinics are a safe environment for you to come to rehabilitate your injuries. Thank you for partnering with us so that we can continue to provide you with the highest level of care so that you can return to the activities you love.