03/17/2020
Hello Everyone,
As per the updated information from the New Brunswick Physiotherapy Association, I will be suspending the upcoming appointments as of March 17th 2020 until further notice.
You will be contacted directly if you have an appointment in the coming week. Rescheduling will be done at a later date.
In the mean time, I am working on offering telehealth consultations for new injuries and continued care. They consist of subjective examination, access to education and specific exercise prescription. This would be done using the PhysiApp that most of you have used for your home exercise programs.
Thank you for your understanding!
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Bonjour tout le monde,
Par recommandation de l'Association des Physiothérapeutes du Nouveau Brunswick les rendez-vous à partir du 17 mars 2020 seront suspendus jusqu'au prochain avis.
Vous allez êtres contactés directement, si vous avez un rendez-vous cette semaine. La reprise de rendez-vous sera fait à une date plus t**d.
Jusqu'à ce moment, je travaille sur la possibilité d'offrir des consultations en ligne pour des nouvelles blessures et des soins continus. Ceux-ci consistent de l'évaluation subjective, accès à l'éducation nécessaire et la prescription d'exercices spécifiques. Ces télésoins seraient offert sur le PhysiApp que la majorité de vous avez déjà utilisé pour vos programmes d'exercices à la maison.
Merci pour votre compréhension!
The New Brunswick Physiotherapy Association is aware of concerns regarding the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19).
The NBPA and the CPA is committed to supporting physiotherapists, patients, and public health efforts, as well as providing reliable information to support sound decision-making.
We encourage NBPA members to monitor the situation ongoing and remain vigilant in staying up to date with reliable and evidence-based sources.
The WHO has declared that the COVID-19 outbreak can be characterized as a pandemic.
The Public Health Agency of Canada provides regular updates on:
* the current situation, including the number of confirmed cases in Canada,
* the risk to the Canadian Population, and
* how Canada is monitoring the spread of cases.
The NBPA stresses the importance of Member Physiotherapists and Member Clinics working together to reduce the risk of transmission of COVID-19, and therefore it is our position that all member clinics should consider, for the safety of Physiotherapists and Patients, suspending Private Physiotherapy Clinic operations effective March 17, 2020. Members are advised to postpone all appointments and allow for rescheduling as needed. We understand that there may be some very urgent appointments, and ask that you evaluate these cases and to treat accordingly.
In the case of our members working in Public Health Settings, we advise that you follow the direction of your public workplace and follow appropriate Public Health Canada policies and guidelines.
We understand that these are very challenging times, and we need to support each other during this time. As always, we are available to members. Please feel free to email us at anytime with any questions or feedback you may have.
Lisa Pike, CEO, Atlantic Physiotherapy Branches
Annie Boudreau, President, NBPA
Ashley Grant MacDonald, President Elect, NBPA
NBPA
atlanticphysiobranches@bellaliant
