Sanitary Measures

It should be noted that Alie, the professional, also works as an orderly (PAB) in a long-term care center (CHSLD). Although Alie follows the government and the CHSLD’s health measures to the letter; additional measures have been put in place at Calia in order to reduce the risk of contagion as much as possible, both for Calia’s clients and for the CHSLD’s beneficiaries. This is why only adequately immunized people can have access to in-person Cuddle Therapy Sessions (other services are available for people who are not adequately immunized). Thank you for your understanding.

Sanitary measures taken in relation to the professional, Alie

• Alie has already had COVID-19.
• Alie has received a Pfizer vaccine every 6 months since the start of the pandemic.
• Alie still wears a mask in every public places and washes her hands.
• Alie has a nasopharingeal screening test (more accurate than gargling) within 72 hours of each session.

Sanitary measures taken in relation to Calia’s Space

• Door handles and other frequently touched surfaces are disinfected between each session.
• Sheets, pillowcases, blankets, uniform, etc., are changed and washed between each session.

Sanitary measures taken in relation to the clients

• Screening test
  Considering the current prioritization of screening tests, Calia will not ask its clients to provide a screening test result. If you have symptoms or have been in contact with someone who has symptoms you should stay home anyway.
• Screening test
  Two (2) to three (3) days before your session, you must have been tested for COVID‑19 (NO need for a PCR test; a simple screening test, nasopharingic or gargling, is sufficient). Obviously, you must have received a negative result in order to be able to come to the appointment. (The test must have been done within 72 hours of the appointment, but it takes 24 to 48 hours to get the result; hence the instruction to carry out the test 2 to 3 days before.) You can forward the email, print it out, or simply show the email containing the date of the test and the negative result on your cell phone once you’re here.
  Find a COVID‑19 testing centre near you
• Adequate immunization
  There are two ways to obtain an immunization considered adequate:
  • (Option 1) If you have ever had COVID-19 (regardless of when): You only need a minimum of two doses (it doesn’t matter when they were received, as long as the last one was more than two weeks ago).
  • (Option 2) If you have never had COVID-19: You must have a minimum of two doses AND the last dose must have been received less than 6 months ago and more than 2 weeks ago. If it’s been more than 6 months since you last had a dose, you’ll need to go get another one, then make sure you have a 2 weeks period before your in-person session.
  • You will therefore have to present your vaccination passport (if you’re using a paper version, make sur you also print the dates you’ve had your vaccines) or any proof of vaccination showing the dates of the said vaccinations.
  • How to get vaccinated against COVID-19
  • (3) Not having had any vaccinations, but only if you have had COVID-19 in the last 2 months and have been symptom free for at least 7 days (proof of positive result required). You will therefore have to present the positive result of your COVID-19 screening test; either a dated photo of a rapid test or the email of a test carried out at a screening centre.
• Symptoms
  Before coming to Calia, you check if you are at risk of COVID‑19 contagion (presence of flu or COVID‑19 symptoms; recent positive result in the COVID‑19 screening test or have been in contact with someone who has or suspects to have COVID‑19). If this is the case, you must contact Alie and cancel your session at no cost (there is no cancellation fee in the event of COVID‑19) or consequence (you can reschedule an appointment and cancel again as often as necessary).
  See the list of COVID‑19 symptoms
  Get a COVID-19 test
• Mask
  When you arrive at Calia, you must wear a mask covering your nose and mouth.
• When you arrive at Calia, you must present:
  • (1) your vaccination passport (QR code) on paper, digital, or with the Vaxicode app (if you’re using a paper or digital version, make sur you also print the dates you’ve had your vaccines) or any proof of vaccination showing the dates of the said vaccinations;
    How to obtain your vaccine passport
  • OR a positive result to a rapid test (dated photo) or to a test carried out in a screening center (email) which is less than 2 months old, but at least 2 to 3 weeks old;
    Find a COVID‑19 testing centre near you
  • (2) a valid piece of ID with photo.
• Once inside, you must go to the bathroom to change your clothes (clean, comfortable, and decent clothes (minimum pants and t-shirt, no shorts or camisole)).
• Before entering Calia’s Space, you must remove your mask, disinfect your hands and then put on a new disposable mask (provided by Calia). The masks are disposable, but proudly made in Canada (Humask) and then safely recycled.
• After the explanations, you will have to sign the service contract which now includes an acknowledgment clause of the possible risks of infection with COVID‑19 due to the nature of the activity (in other words, you confirm that you are aware that despite all the sanitary measures put in place, there is still a risk of contamination from COVID‑19 (see service contract))
• Throughout the session, the mask must be kept in place and cover the nose and mouth.
• Certain positions presenting a greater risk of infection may be refused.
• You agree to notify Alie in the event of the appearance of flu or COVID‑19 symptoms or obtaining a positive result in the COVID‑19 screening test within the next 14 days following the session.