Covid-19 Safety Plan 

Event Skin has implemented the following protocols to reduce the risk of Covid-19 transmission. This safety plan is in addition to our existing Safety and Sanitation Plan, which is available upon request. All workers must read and acknowledge understanding of this plan before returning to work. 


This plan follows Worksafe BC guidelines and includes: 

First Level Protection (elimination)

We have implemented policies to keep people at a safe physical distance from one another. We are limiting the number of people allowed in our clinic at any one time and implemented protocols to keep workers at least 2m from each other and clients where possible. 


Third Level Protection (administrative controls)

We have established rules and guidelines to reduce the risk of Covid-19 transmission, including amplified cleaning and disinfecting protocols. 


Fourth Level Protection (PPE)

Event SkinCare provides all workers with personal protective equipment (PPE) such as masks, gloves, washable lab coats, disposable aprons, and face shields. PPE must be combined with all other infection prevention and control measures. 


SCREENING 

  • Before arrival, clients must fill out and sign a Covid-19 screening questionnaire, and workers must self-assess daily.

  • Workers or clients with symptoms of illness, including general cold symptoms, fever, cough, shortness of breath, sore throat and painful swallowing, are not permitted to enter the clinic.


SYMPTOMS 

  • Should workers or clients have any of the above signs of Covid-19, all appointments will be cancelled or rescheduled with another clinician until their return to work.

  • Workers or clients with symptoms will not enter the clinic until ten days of isolation have passed.

  • We have modified our Cancellation Policy to allow late cancellation flexibility due to symptoms.

PHYSICAL DISTANCING 

  • Workers and clients must remain 2m apart when possible to reduce the risk of Covid-19 transmission. Workers must minimize movement in the clinic by staying within their designated workspace (procedure room/reception) whenever possible.

  • The storage area is limited to one person at a time.

  • Workers and clients may only enter the shared waiting area when unoccupied.

  • Clients must wait for their appointment outside the facility and call upon arrival. We will notify clients when their practitioner is available.

  • Appointments will be staggered to avoid multiple clients arriving or leaving simultaneously.

  • HAND HYGIENE

  • Hand sanitizer is available in every room and is the preferred method of hand hygiene unless hands are visibly soiled. Workers must perform hand hygiene.

  • upon arrival to work

  • before every client procedure

  • before setup of procedure tray

  • before putting on gloves and after removing gloves

  • before and after any breaks

  • after any personal procedure (blowing nose, coughing, eating, using the washroom)

  • between procedures on the same client if hands are soiled

  • PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

  • The clinician must wear a single-use disposable mask and face shield to contain droplets when performing services close to clients.

  • Clothing must be protected with a single-use disposable plastic bib or a smock, lab coat, or apron washed daily.

  • FACILITY

  • Hand sanitizer has been installed at the entry, in procedure rooms, and inside the washroom.

  • Hand sanitizer is available in the waiting area.

  • Brochure racks, booklets and brochures have been removed from all common spaces.

  • Only tools and equipment required for the current procedure are permitted on trolleys.

  • Products in procedure rooms, such as skincare, are kept at a distance or high enough to reduce the risk of Covid-19 transmission.

  • Blankets and pillows are not permitted except within the restricted procedure room.

  • Linens must be kept within closed cabinets or on shelves high enough to minimize the risk of Covid-19 transmission.

  • The laundry hamper has been relocated to the restricted procedure room; walking through the space with laundry is not permitted

  • Product testers have been relocated to the storage room and may be accessed by workers only.

  • Existing waiting room chairs are separated by 2m.

  • The use of cash is discouraged, though envelopes are provided for cash tips.

  • Protocol signage for both workers and clients has been placed throughout the facility.

FOOD 

  • No food is consumed in the waiting or the treatment room.

  • All workers’ coffee mugs or water glasses must have lids and be kept at least 2m from any other person or within a closed cabinet for periodic access.

  • CLIENT PROCEDURES

  • No family or friends are permitted unless physical assistance or translation is required.

  • Clients must wear washable or single-use disposable masks. They may bring their own or we can provide one.

  • Clients must use hand sanitizer upon arrival.

  • Handshaking and hugging are not permitted.

  • We will not provide blankets except in the restricted procedure room. Clients should bring their sweater or small blanket if they anticipate being cold.

  • We will not provide pillows except in the restricted procedure room. Should clients require exceptional support (such as for the neck), they must bring their own.

  • We will not provide water; clients must bring their own.

  • Clients should minimize personal belongings brought into the clinic and will be required to place their belongings on a hard-surface chair or in a basket lined with single-use, disposable plastic once in the procedure room.

  • Cash transactions are discouraged, but; We provide envelopes should clients wish to tip in cash.

  • Clients are encouraged to pay via e-transfer or TAP but must let us know if they want to add a tip to the amount charged.

  • Clients paying in person must use hand sanitizer before contacting the POS device.

  • POS devices are covered with a barrier film that is changed or disinfected after each use.

  • PRODUCTS AND TOOLS

  • In addition to our Safety and Sanitation Plan we have added the following protocols:

  • All products and tools must be kept in closed drawers or cabinets or on shelves at a distance and/or high enough to minimize Covid-19 transmission.

  • CLEANING & DISINFECTION SCHEDULE

  • This cleaning and disinfection schedule is in addition to what is outlined in our Safety and Sanitation Plan.

  • Procedure Room surfaces including countertops, doorknobs, faucets, light switches, cabinets and handles, beds, chairs, stools, procedure trays, trolleys, lamps, and other equipment must be disinfected with Cavicide (or similar intermediate-level disinfectant) according to the directions of the product between every client, and at the end of each day.

  • Waiting Area, and Washroom surfaces including counters, door handles, faucets, light switches, reception, cabinets and handles, must be disinfected with Cavicide (or similar intermediate-level disinfectant) according to the directions at least once in the middle of the workday, and at the end of each day.

  • Office surfaces including desk, doorknobs, light switches, chairs, drawers and handles must be disinfected with Cavicide (or similar intermediate-level disinfectant) according to the directions at the end of each day.

  • Flooring and Windows must be washed at least once per week.