08/08/2022
ADVISORY INFORMATION:
Scheduled Appointments if Evacuation Order Occurs
As you may be aware, the central region is under an emergency order due to the wildfires from the Bay D’Espoir Highway. In the event that an evacuation order is enacted, all immediate face-to face appointments will be considered cancelled.
If you have a scheduled face-to-face appointment that is impacted, please be advised that ALL sessions may be conducted through one of the following options:
· telephone follow-up (i.e. phone follow-up/sessions)
· virtual appointments (i.e. secured platform we**am session)
· e-therapy (i.e. secure platform instant messaging session)
Not all types of appointments are able to be accommodated through this type of modality (e.g. assessments, play based sessions) and therefore will be suspended, until the evacuation order is lifted. I will reach out to all individual appointments affected to determine if a virtual appointment is suitable. As this is an evolving situation and an evacuation order may be extended, I will endeavour to contact those appointments that are scheduled further in advance to advise of the status of services.
Note: to access virtual and e-therapy options you must have access to a computer/mobile device and sign-up for the OnCall Health platform that is currently used to communicate appointment reminders to you.
An updated Informed consent form for telepsychology is required to be completed and signed to proceed with these appointments. If you have signed this form within the last 12 months, an updated form is NOT required. This form will be uploaded as a file to your OnCall Health account in advance and can be signed and uploaded to the platform or emailed to the provider. If you have any questions, concerns or inquiries, please do not hesitate to contact me. Practice kindness and patience and I hope that you and yours are safe.
