Last updated: August 19, 2022
First and foremost we are here for you! We all have gone through a lot of change as a result of COVID-19 and are here to support you and your family. We also want to thank you for your support of our small business.
MTCCA was always considered an essential business and was not ordered to close before or during the shelter in place order, but rather we decided to close to the public and provide teletherapy for the safety and comfort of our clients and therapists. Our offices are fully OPEN for in-clinic services. We will continue to offer virtual music therapy services to families and clients who prefer to have their sessions remotely.
Please note that as of March 4, 2021, the entire MTCCA team has been fully vaccinated for COVID-19, continue to wear PPE and are in compliance with the CDC and California guidelines unless otherwise directed by your facility. Additionally, infection control is one of the competencies covered in music therapy education and training and is tested on in our profession’s certification exam.
IN PERSON MUSIC THERAPY
For this service, we ask that our clients:
- Wash/sanitize hands before and after the session
- Unvaccinated individuals need to wear masks but those who are vaccinated do not.
- Take client’s temperature before the session (over 100 degrees will not be allowed in the office).
- Wait outside waiting room scheduled session time
- Only one parent or caregiver in the waiting room per child/loved one receiving therapy
- If you, your child, or a family member is sick or has been exposed to COVID, we ask that you reschedule your session.
INFECTION CONTROL
MTCCA is committed to continuing to follow CDC guidelines for reducing the spread of the coronavirus infection focus on hygiene and sanitation practices that have long been ingrained in MTCCA’s culture and daily operations. As board-certified music therapists we know how to reduce the spread of infection. Infection control is one of the competencies covered in music therapy education and training and is tested on our board-certification exam. We have trained in medical settings with strict infection control protocols and we also consider it an ethical obligation to stay home when sick.
To respect social distancing protocols and guidelines, we will:
- Provide sessions in our larger treatment rooms wherever possible
- Disinfect all equipment and surfaces before and after sessions
- Provide facemasks for clients who can tolerate them
- Have gloves, hand sanitizer and disinfectant wipes available
In addition:
- All waiting room toys have been removed unless they have a surface that can be easily cleaned
- Offices have been deep cleaned and had professional carpet cleaning
- Our therapy team continues work from home when possible to keep the number of people at the office to no more than 6 people at a time.
QUESTIONS/CONCERNS?
We are happy to answer any questions or concerns you may have. Please reach out to your individual therapist for more information.
Thank you as always for your continued support of our small business and for allowing us new and innovative ways of working with your family. We will continue to keep you updated on our plans as San Diego and California’s regulations change.
