To maintain a safe and healthy environment for all patients, families, and staff, we ask for your cooperation with the following illness policy. There may be occasions when a patient or staff member becomes ill during the day. If a patient becomes sick while in our care, we will contact you immediately so that arrangements can be made for the patient to be picked up as soon as possible.

• Fever of 100°F or higher

• Unexplained rash

• Vomiting

• Diarrhea

• Symptoms of COVID-19, influenza, or a severe cold, including but not limited to:

  • Persistent cough

  • Earache

  • Eye infections

  • Thick nasal discharge

  • Fatigue

  • Body aches

  • Headache

  • Sore throat

  • Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye)

• Head lice

• Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease

Attendance Requirement
Patients and staff members must not come to the clinic if they have experienced any of the symptoms listed above within 24 hours prior to their scheduled appointment or work shift. If a patient begins experiencing symptoms, please notify the treating therapist as soon as possible so that sessions may be canceled promptly.

Return to Therapy
A patient may return to therapy and a staff member may return to work only after being completely symptom-free for at least 24 hours, without the use of medication to reduce or mask symptoms.

Please sign below to acknowledge that you have read, understand, and agree to comply with this policy. We appreciate your cooperation as we remain committed to providing the highest level of care in a safe and healthy environment.