As at 30 November 2021:
Functional Physio NZ Ltd will be operating under specific guidelines at “Red”, to ensure their patients’ and staff members’ safety during the current pandemic. Our clinical and administrative staff will be following these guidelines, and we are also relying on our clients’ collaboration to ensure a safe environment for all.
Here are some of the measures our team has taken to minimise infection risk as much as possible:
• All staff members are fully vaccinated and comply with the Ministry of Health guidelines (The COVID-19 Public Health Response (Vaccinations) Order 2021).
• All staff will be wearing masks, following hand sanitisation procedures and maintaining a safe distance while treating whenever possible.
• Increased ventilation through the building’s ventilation system, to allow fresh air flow and stale air taken out.
• Physiotherapists will be using towels to cover their plinths rather than linen, and the towels will be changed after each individual treatment and the plinth wiped down with antibacterial disinfectant.
• All surfaces in our facilities are sprayed with Zoono antimicrobial spray monthly, which ensures long-lasting antibacterial and antiviral protection.
• Our premises are professionally cleaned every day and our staff sanitises high-touch areas (such as door handles, computers etc) every hour.
In order to comply with the Health and Safety requirements for Allied Health providers operating at “Red”, here is what is required of our clients:
• All of our patients must undergo our Risk Assessment Screening process before their initial in-clinic appointment.
• Although signing in using the Covid Tracer app or the Covid tracer form is no longer required at this stage, QR code posters and Tracer forms will continue to be available to those who wish to track their movements.
• We encourage our patients to come in alone for their appointments, to reduce the number of people in the building at one time. However, if you do require a chaperone or support person, they must also complete the Risk Assessment questionnaire.
• We will be complying with safe distancing measures and sanitisation procedures. Please sanitise your hands upon arrival and before departing.
• All patients and chaperones need to wear face masks when entering our premises.
• Maintain a safe distance from others at all times, and to avoid congestion in the reception area, please wait outside if all seats are taken.
• Every person who requires physiotherapy services will have access to Functional Physio. Patients who are unvaccinated, however, will be treated inside the physio rooms only and will not be able to access MedStrength’s premises, as the gym is operating under a COVID Vaccine Certificate-only basis, no exceptions. Telehealth consultations are still available for those who prefer remote treatment.
*Note: All requirements and procedures set out on this page are under the COVID-19 Public Health Response Order, the Ministry of Health and Physiotherapy Board guidelines.
The information on this page will be updated in consonance with the latest regulations.
FAQ
Our clinic is open at “Red”. You will find the answers to the questions we get asked the most about how we are operating at “Red”.
If your question is not on the list, or if you have any enquiries, please contact us on 09 623 0787 or info@functionalphysio.co.nz.
Are you open now?
Yes, we are allowed to be open at “Red” under specific Ministry of Health restrictions to minimise risks of infection and keep our patients and staff safe.
Are your staff vaccinated?
All Functional Physio NZ Ltd staff are fully vaccinated, in compliance with the recent Healthcare sector Vaccination Mandate (The COVID-19 Public Health Response (Vaccinations) Order 2021)
Is MedStrength open?
Yes, MedStrength is open under specific restrictions. Click here to learn more (https://www.medstrength.co.nz/traffic-light-alert-system-operating-procedures/).
What are the current Health and Safety restrictions?
We are requiring our patients to complete a risk assessment questionnaire before their initial in-clinic, for Health and Safety reasons. Please read our Health & Safety guidelines for more information.
Will I need to scan my Vaccine Pass before my appointment?
All MedStrength members and all Functional Physio patients who wish to access the gym must show proof of vaccination.