Returning to In-Person Visits
Returning to In-Person Visits
As part of phase 2 of BC’s Restart Plan Naturopathic Doctors have been given the opportunity to return to clinic and offer in-person visits once again. Dr. Nicholas is pleased to welcome new and existing patient back into her office for consultations and treatments. Dr. Nicholas is continuing to offer Telemedicine as another option for patients at this time. Book online or call 604-685-1181 to schedule an in-person or virtual visit.
NEW POLICIES & PROCEDURES
Our team at Evoke Integrative Medicine has implemented a new set of policies and procedures to reduce the risk of exposure and spread of COVID-19. These guidelines have been established in accordance with the BC Centre for Disease Control (BC CDC) and are in place to protect patients, staff, and practitioners.
Screening – taking temperatures and doing a screening questionnaire prior to entering the clinic.
Hand Washing – optimal hand washing is required by both patients and practitioners prior to entering the clinic, and practitioners are required to wash their hands between each patient visit. Additional hand sanitizer stations are set up throughout the clinic.
Social Distancing – offering Telemedicine, modified waiting room set up, minimizing the number of staff and patients in the clinic at a given time, and we are no longer serving refreshments. Physical contact will only take place as needed to conduct a physical exam or treatment.
Enhanced Cleaning & Infection Control – cleaning high touch areas between patients, complete disinfection of treatment rooms between patients, plexiglass guard set up at the front desk to prevent transmission of infectious aerosol particles.
Reduced Exposure – patients are asked to bring no more than one personal item into the clinic (i.e. 1 bag), and to come to their appointment alone.
Contactless Payments – patients are asked to put their credit card on file using the secure encrypted Jane App, so that payments are completely contactless, and invoices and receipts will be emailed, not printed at this time.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) – patients are encouraged to wear their own non-medical mask, or we will provide a procedure mask upon request. The practitioner will wear a mask and gloves, and additional PPE if necessary for the treatment, or at the request of a patient.
DISPENSARY & SUPPLEMENTS
Dr. Nicholas can set up a contactless pick up for supplements or herbal tinctures that you need. Please call the clinic to place an order and schedule a pickup time. You may also order supplements online through Dr. Nicholas’ Fullscript dispensary. These supplements will be shipped directly to your home for your convenience and safety. Dr. Nicholas also prescribes pharmaceutical medications. To renew your prescription or get a new prescription book an appointment.
RELIABLE RESOURCES
Naturopathic Doctors are not equipped to treat COVID-19 at this time. If you are experiencing symptoms such as fever, cough, shortness of breath, sore throat, runny nose, body aches, headache, or chills call public health at 811 to use the self assessment tool for SARS-CoV-2. Follow the Health Canada and CDC recommendations for screening, isolation, testing, and treatment at this time.
If you are looking for resources or more information about the the virus please access the Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the BC Public Health Authority (BC CDC). Here are some additional helpful resources:
For more updates and information stay connected on social media @dr.lauranicholas and follow the updates on www.drlauranicholas.com and www.evokemedicine.com.
Take care,
Dr. Laura Nicholas, ND
This content is not intended to be substituted or interpreted as medical advice and should not be used to diagnose, treat, or prevent any disease or health concern. Please book a consultation with me or a qualified healthcare professional before acting on any information presented here.