Infection prevention and control: Guideline for speech pathologists, Version 1,2020.

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Setting

Examples

• The speech pathologist is scheduled to review a client at one of the regional schools in their caseload. • Students to perform hand hygiene. • The speech pathologist calls the principal ahead of time to discuss the infection prevention and control considerations from a speech pathology perspective, in the context of what is required from an education perspective. • It is determined that the session will take place outside in the playground, during a lesson period. • The outdoor metal table and bench is cleaned following the session and both the speech pathologist and client complete hand hygiene before and after the session. • The client uses their own stationery and is provided with a pointer to identify items during tasks. • The speech pathologist uses a transparent page protector over the reading books and paper-based stimulus used in the session. • The speech pathologist has two sealed plastic boxes in their car boot for workplace items – one for clean items and one for items requiring cleaning. • A speech pathologist is scheduled for a home visit with a young adult client. • Following communication about the risks and regulations for a particular infectious agent, the client decides that they would prefer to attend the session via telepractice. • The speech pathologist provides the client with written instructions (their preferred method) about the technology required and the expectations of the session (e.g., limit background noise, ensuring the materials needed are accessible). • A practice call is scheduled a few days before the session to ensure everything works, and the client feels comfortable.

Schools

Private Practice