COVID-19

PLEASE FOLLOW THIS PROCESS WHEN YOU ARRIVE AT OUR CLINIC FOR YOUR APPOINTMENT:

 

[1] Mandatory masking in effect. Please ensure you are wearing a mask before you enter the clinic. If you do not have a mask, we will provide you with a non-medical mask.

 

[2] When you arrive for your appointment, please proceed into the clinic. If we have a room ready for you we will bring you right in, or you will be asked to have a seat in our waiting room. Currently, we can only accommodate 7 people at a time in the waiting room. If we are at capacity, we will ask you to return to your vehicle and wait there until we phone you. If you do not have a mobile phone, please let us know and we will work out an alternate arrangement.

 

[3] Each patient will continue to be screened at the time of appointment.

 

Thank you in advance for your patience and understanding. We look forward to supporting you in your health and wellness journey.

WHEN YOU VISIT THE CLINIC PLEASE ENSURE YOU:

If you think you have been exposed to COVID-19 and/or are experiencing symptoms related to the virus, we urge you not to visit the clinic. The best thing you can do to protect yourself and those around you, is to stay home and contact Health Link at 811. We are currently NOT doing COVID testing in our clinic, but public health nurses via Health Link (dial 811) can assist you with that. If you develop shortness of breath or chest pain, please phone 911/proceed to your nearest emergency room, and advise medical staff of your symptoms immediately.

For the most up-to-date information on COVID-19 in Alberta, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/coronavirus-info-for-albertans.aspx

UPDATE (JUNE 9, 2020) —  ALLIED HEALTH SERVICES RELAUNCH

To our valued clients:

On June 9, 2020 the Alberta Government announced that Phase II of the phased relaunch strategy will commence on  June 12, 2020.

 

Acupuncture, massage therapy, manual osteopathic therapy and energetic healing services are included in Phase II of Alberta’s Relaunch Strategy.

Allied health providers that have received training in COVID-19 safety protocols will be able to resume their schedule effective June 12, 2020. All clinic COVID-19 procedures will remain in place until further notice. Please take a moment to review the clinic procedures above.

Online booking will be made available on the first day of relaunch June 12, 2020.  Prior to this date, we encourage you to call 780-570-8480 to schedule an appointment.

 

We sincerely appreciate your patience and understanding and hope to see you soon!

UPDATE (MAY 4, 2020) — MEDICAL AND ALLIED HEALTH SERVICES

To our valued clients:

On April 30, the Alberta Government announced a phased relaunch strategy. Public health Order CMOH 16-2020 issued by Dr. Deena Hinshaw, Chief Medical Officer of Health, indicated that some health care professionals regulated under the Health Professions Act (HPA) are able to return to work.

This announcement initiated a robust and aggressive planning phase for the PIH leadership team. We are working diligently to ensure we comply with all requirements and guidelines established by Public Health as well the various regulatory bodies.

At this time, we are preparing to safely resume some services including:

– In-person essential medical services

* Note: Phone or virtual option will remain available

– In-person psychological services

* Note: Telepsychology option will remain available

– In-person dietitian services

* Note: Phone or virtual option will remain available

It is with heavy hearts that we acknowledge that acupuncture, massage and manual osteopathic services are not presently included in Phase I of Alberta’s Relaunch Strategy. We understand that this decision was not made lightly by the CMOH and Alberta Government. PIH’s leadership team respects that decisions made by public health authorities are done so to ensure the safety of our clients, team members, and the community.

As we prepare to relaunch in-person services, we will be implementing some changes in the clinic including:

– Active and Passive Patient/Client Screening Procedures

– Hand Hygiene

– OHS Administrative Controls

– OHS Engineering Controls

– Cleaning and Disinfection Procedures and Products

– Physical Distancing in PIH

– Clinic Schedule and Clinic Flow

– Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

– Exclusion or Work Restriction During Staff or Provider Illness

As soon as all of this is in place you will be able to book online for in-person allied health services!

We sincerely appreciate your patience and understanding and we hope we can see you again soon.