STP Inc. COVID19 Response

At STP Inc., the safety of our patients and their families is our number one priority. That is why we quickly shifted to an all-teletherapy model in March 2020, as soon as COVID-19 precautions were announced. In March 2021, STP partially reopened at 10% capacity and invited some families back for face-to-face intervention.  In November of 2021, we opened to a hybrid model of primarily in-person therapy and the option to do teletherapy when we are less than 100% healthy.  For many of our patients, tele-intervention remains the best and safest option.  Therefore, we continue to offer teletherapy to safely and effectively serve families of children and adults with speech-language-communication needs. Click here to learn more about the effectiveness of tele-intervention. 

Guiding Principles for Resuming Face2Face (F2F) Intervention:  For Patients and Caregivers ​

PRIOR to arriving for therapy Session
  • Self-screen: temperature and respiratory screenings
    • For any temperatures above 100.00 F, stay home, notify therapist asap to cancel appointment.
    • If coughing or shortness of breath is present, stay home, notify therapist asap to cancel appointment.
  • Inform the therapist AND cancel all appointments if the patient or caregivers have been sick or with a fever (above 100.00 F) within the last 14 days.
  • Inform the therapist AND cancel all appointments if the patient or caregivers have been exposed to someone who has tested positive to COVID19 within the last 14 days.​​
 PRIOR to entrance to the office
  1. Hand Hygiene: every person upon entrance shall wash or sanitize their hands.
    • A sanitation station with hand sanitizer will be available at the entrance of the lobby. 
  2. Face coverings is now optional but highly recommended
​DURING the therapy session
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  • Caregivers are now able to wait in the waiting room.
  • Video monitors:  Caregivers will be provided with a HIPPA compliant video monitor to observe the sessions in real time. 
  • ​Ventilation/Circulation:
    • Therapy room in use will be open as well as the waiting room lobby door.  This is to promote air circulation and for the portable air filter/cleaner to fully circulate clean air. 
    • Windows may be open to allow for increase circulation in the therapy room.
 At the COMPLETION of the therapy session
  • Patient must wash/sanitize their hands and leave immediately.
  • Wrap up:  Parent debriefing may occur in the lobby/waiting room or in the therapy room while keeping social distancing of 6 ft.
General Principles
STP staff have been trained on proper cleaning and safety procedures.  STP will employ a strict protocol.  Below are a few steps we will take ensure the health and safety for everyone: 
  • Disinfecting toys and other therapy materials will occur immediately after the patient leaves. 
  • Wipe down all surface areas and other objects.  These include but not limited to: pens, door knobs, call alert buttons, clip board and file cabinets.