Momentum Psychology and Performance’s Response to Coronavirus (COVID-19)

 

Like most people, we have been monitoring the news and updates about Coronavirus (COVID-19). With the variety and continuously updating information, it can be a time of heightened anxiety and uncertainty. We are committed to being as prepared as we can to deal with this situation and to providing services to our clients while maintaining the health and safety of clients and Momentum staff. As such, please note the following:

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APRIL 2021 UPDATE:

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• While many states, including Virginia, are slowly re-opening, per American Psychological Association guidelines Momentum Psychology will be continuing to use teletherapy via our HIPAA-compliant client portal as the primary mode of seeing clients. As we get closer to truly decreasing COVID-19 infections, we will gradually resume face-to-face sessions. Once we resume in-person sessions, we will be engaging in mitigation measures to maintain client and staff safety. We're getting closer; looking forward to connecting again in person in the near(ish) future!

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SEPTEMBER 2020 UPDATE:

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• Although there have been some improvements across the country in managing COVID-19, it appears we have a ways to go before we will have fully turned the corner on the pandemic. As such, Momentum remains closed to face-to-face sessions and is conducting sessions virtually. We remain set up to provide teletherapy within Virginia via our HIPAA-compliant client portal and are seeing new and existing clients through this platform. We look forward to the time when we can meet with clients once again in person. Hang in there!

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MARCH 17 UPDATE:

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• As of March 17, we have made the decision to close the office for face-to-face sessions to practice social distancing and help maintain the health and safety of clients and staff.

• We are set up to provide teletherapy within Virginia via our HIPAA-compliant client portal and can see new and existing clients through this platform. If this is an option you would like to consider please reach out to us.

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MARCH 15, 2020

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• The office will remain open for those who choose to have face-to-face sessions.

• We have implemented hand hygiene protocols in accordance with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines and have disinfectant sprays, wipes, and hand sanitizers available for use.

• As with any flu or communicative illness, we request that you remain home if you believe you are ill or have been in contact with others who are ill.

• Please contact us prior to coming into the office if you are exhibiting any symptoms of an acute respiratory illness symptoms (i.e. cough, shortness of breath) or have a fever within the previous 24 hours.

• Please do not come to the office until you are free from fever (100.4° F [37.8° C] or greater using an oral thermometer), signs of a fever, and any other symptoms for at least 24 hours, without the use of fever-reducing or other symptom-altering medicines.

• We will NOT charge a late cancellation fee if you become ill within our 24 hour cancellation policy (but you must call or leave message; we cannot waive the fee for no-shows).

• If you come to session and are exhibiting signs of illness, we will ask you to go home at no charge.

• We are set up to provide teletherapy within Virginia via our HIPAA-compliant SimplePractice client portal and will do so on a case-by-case basis depending on clinical appropriateness. If this is an option you would like to consider please reach out to us.

 

We will be monitoring all COVID--19 developments, news and recommendations from the CDC, Virginia Department of Health, and Prince William County Department of Health to ensure that we are following best practices to help keep clients and staff healthy and safe.

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