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 COVID-19 vaccine every 6 months since the start of the pandemic (as well as any other appropriate vaccine).
• Alie still wears a mask in every public places and washes her hands.

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

• Adequate immunization:
  • To have received, at least 2 weeks ago, at least one dose of the most recent vaccine (mRNA or PRA) against COVID-19, which is the one containing the variant XBB.1.5 and which was released on October 10^th, 2023 (Spikevax XBB.1.5/Moderna or Comirnaty XBB.1.5/Pfizer-BioNTech).
    How to get vaccinated against COVID-19
• 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
  Wearing a mask may or may not be mandatory for clients, depending on the epidemiological situation. Whatever the situation, Alie will still wear one throughout the session.When you arrive at Calia, you must wear a mask covering your nose and mouth.
• When you arrive at Calia, you must present 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 if you’re wearing one then you must disinfect your hands. If you want/need to wear a mask during the session, a new disposable surgical mask will be provided to you.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.
• If wearing a mask is mandatory, it must be kept in place and cover the nose and mouth throughout the session.
• 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))
• 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.