{"id":8347,"date":"2020-10-15T14:45:00","date_gmt":"2020-10-15T09:45:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.seatingmatters.com\/what-do-the-current-covid-19-restrictions-mean-for-you"},"modified":"2020-10-15T14:45:00","modified_gmt":"2020-10-15T09:45:00","slug":"seating-matters-appointments-what-do-the-current-covid-19-restrictions-mean-for-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wheelchair-experts.in\/seating-matters-appointments-what-do-the-current-covid-19-restrictions-mean-for-you\/","title":{"rendered":"SEATING MATTERS APPOINTMENTS: What do the current Covid-19 restrictions mean for you?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Although Covid-19 restrictions might be changing every day, the condition of your loved one or patient remains the same. You may be wondering if you can still offer a seating assessment at this time?<\/h4>\n

The answer is YES.<\/strong> Seating Matters are ready and able to serve you and wanted to remind you of the ways we are working to provide a safe seating assessment for your patient or loved one during this uncertain time.*<\/p>\n

As well as adhering to all measures implemented by you or your facility, see below a reminder of the steps our Seating Specialists take in advance and during your visit.<\/p>\n

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    Disinfecting Materials:<\/strong><\/h6>\n

    Any material that will be used during a seating assessment will be disinfected with appropriate materials (visit this BLOG<\/a><\/strong><\/span> to read more about cleaning practices) including any chair or accessories that will be used.<\/li>\n

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    Appropriate PPE:<\/strong><\/h6>\n

    \"MartinOur Seating Specialists are equipped with appropriate PPE that will be worn at all times during their visit.<\/li>\n

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    Maintain Social Distancing:<\/strong><\/h6>\n

    Our Seating Specialists will ensure to maintain social distancing, where possible, throughout the assessment.<\/li>\n

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    Leave chair for trial: <\/strong><\/h6>\n

    If required, we will leave a chair for you to trial with your patient or loved one, allowing you to test the chair in a comfortable environment.<\/li>\n

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    Collect & Disinfect:<\/strong><\/h6>\n

    Once your trial period has ended we will, in appropriate PPE, return to collect the chair from your premises and disinfect the chair once it has been removed.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    ARE YOU UNABLE TO ARRANGE AN \u2018IN PERSON\u2019 ASSESSMENT?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

    We can offer seating assessments and various other appointments remotely.<\/p>\n

    During the various stages of Covid-19 restrictions, we have managed to successfully host remote seating assessments and appointments through the use of pre-recorded and live video calls. The short video below describes the benefits and workings of a remote appointment.<\/p>\n

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