COVID-19 SAFETY GUIDELINES: WRITTEN PLAN

COVID-19 Safety Guidelines
Southeastern Esthetics Institute has instituted safety guidelines for its employees and clients to follow in the midst of the COVID-19 (the coronavirus) outbreak.
STUDENT GUIDELINES
​Students are required to have their temperatures tested daily prior to entering the SEEI facilities. Students are required to wear masks when performing services on each other and members of the public. Students are required to wear gloves when performing services on each other and members of the public. Students are required to sit six feet apart in all classroom areas. Where spacing six feet apart is not possible, students are required to wear face masks. 
It is heavily encouraged that all students and staff members take measures to receive testing for COVID-19.

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CLIENT GUIDELINES
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CLIENT GUIDELINES
We want the client to feel comfortable when choosing to receive services at SEEI ; however we are taking serious precautions to ensure your safety: to include:

• If the client has any symptoms, stay home and contact a doctor or local health department;
• SEEI will be taking the client’s temperature upon arrival to all appointments;
• SEEI maintains separate waiting areas where social distancing can be easily maintained; and/or SEEI will ensure the client is directed to their designated treatment area as soon as they arrive into the facilities;.
• SEEI requires all clients to wash their hands upon arrival;
• SEEI asks that clients arrive alone for their appointment and do not bring any children or guests into the facilities.

Service Guidelines

• If the provider have any symptoms, stay home and contact a doctor or local health department;
• Avoid touching your face, even with gloves on;
• If the provider is self-employed, be sure to communicate with clients about cancellation notice as well as what the provider’s disinfection procedures are;
• If the provider is an employer, waive cancellation and rebooking fees and allow for additional time between services to fully disinfect the area;
• Consider hiring support staff that can assist the provider in fully cleaning their area quickly and safely while maintaining retail sales;
• Have multiple sets of tools, supplies and linens available to speed up the treatment room turn around; and
• If the provider has access to an autoclave, use it for all metal implements/​tools.

Prior to Service

• Clean the room. Make sure that all surfaces, devices, linens and tools are cleaned and disinfected through the proper steps of cleaning: decontamination, disinfection, and sterilization (if applicable). 
• Wash your hands.
• Use a nail brush;
• Use a disposable towel to dry hands and discard in a closed trash can;
• Wash your hands for a minimum of 20 seconds. (Note: Keep your hands moisturized as excessive dryness will impact the skin's barrier, which can cause infection); and
• When using alcohol-based hand sanitizer allow it to dry for a minimum of 20 seconds.
• Set up. The treatment room can be set up at this time after the previous steps have been followed.
• Keep to yourself. Do not shake hands or touch your client when initially greeting them.

During the Service
 

• Wear gloves. Put gloves on before touching the client, and change them as needed. Use close fitting nitrile gloves to avoid possible allergic reactions to latex.
• Wear a mask. If it is possible or available to you, wear a mask during the service. The goal of this to protect your client from respiratory droplets that you can spread regardless of your infection status. This will NOT protect you from getting COVID-19. Consider wearing a face shield if a mask is unavailable, but be sure to fully disinfect it after use.
• Porous and non-porous supplies. Be sure to discard porous items immediately after use in a closed trash container. For non-porous tools, place them immediately in a closed container labeled dirty.
• Dispensing products. Do not dispense the product directly onto the client's face from the container. Instead, place products into a small bowl or ramekin before placing it on the cart.

Makeup Artists

• Use a spatula to dispense color onto a pallet;
• Do not work directly from the tester;
• Never use the back of your hand to mix color or test before applying; and
• Use disposable brushes whenever available. 

After Service

• Linens. Immediately remove all linens and place them into a closed hamper or directly into the washing machine. the provider can do this after the provider has escorted the client out of the room.
• Disinfect all work areas. Follow appropriate disinfection procedures for tools and devices. Generally follow these steps:
  • Clean non-porous items (brushes, spatulas and metal tools) with antibacterial soap and water, dry, immerse in EPA approved disinfectant for recommended time; remove, rinse, dry and place in a closed container.
  • Discard porous items immediately into a closed trash container.
• Wash your hands. After your service has concluded, wash your hands following the recommended guidelines previously stated. This can be done after the checkout is completed.
• Credit card payments. If the client is paying in credit card, key in the number to avoid the client touching the terminal.

Environmental Guidelines
Cleaning Devices

• Wiping down. When wiping down devices, wipe down the device case, electrode handles and wires with a disinfectant wipe.
• Client contact. Electrodes, tips and anything else that came in direct contact with the client should be disinfected using the non-porous tools instructions. Leave metal conductors out of the solution to avoid corrosion (these should never be in contact with the client).
• Mark it clean. After fully cleansing the entire device (electrodes, tips, handles, etc.) place it in a closed container marked "clean."
• Steamers. Empty your steamer at the end of every day.
• Hot cabinet. Disinfect the interior of your hot cabinet and leave the door open to dry.
• Waxing services. Use a wax collar and dispose of it after each waxing service. Always use disposable applicators and discard immediately after use. Never double dip.

Cleaning Surfaces

• Disinfect. While cleaning the surface, spray it with an EPA registered disinfectant (bacterial virucidal and fungicidal). Be sure to leave the surface wet for the full contact time listed on the label.
• Wipe it down. Use paper towels to wipe the surface clean, and then discard the paper towels in a closed trash container.
• Product bottles. Wipe down the product bottles with a disinfectant wipe following full contact time on the label.
• Mop. At the end of the day, mop the floor. A disposable floor cleaner (i.e. Swifter) can be used.

Cleaning Linens

• Bleach. Use bleach or a different EPA registered disinfectant laundry additive. Follow the manufacturer instructions for correct water temperature.
• Dry. Place the linens in the dryer immediately after the wash cycle is done. Do not leave the linens in the washer overnight.
• Storing. Fold the clean linens and place them in closed cabinets or other storage areas.
• Uniform. Wash uniforms nightly. Multiple uniforms or smocks will be needed if laundry cannot be performed daily.​

Guidelines for Students Testing Positive for COVID-19

Southeastern Esthetics Institute: Guidelines for Students Testing Positive for COVID-19

• Student must put into writing to the school of their positive test for COVID-19, any documentation from the Physician diagnosis, and disclose the following information:
  • Individuals the student has been in contact for a lengthy period of time during the dates of attendance. 
  • Where the student thinks they may have obtained COVID-19 from and/or who they have been around that may have spread the virus inadvertently.
  • Information regarding first onset of any symptoms. 
• Student will be unable to return to school until formal written documentation  has been received by diagnosing Physician that the student is able to return to class. 
• The student will be placed on a Leave of Absence during this time due to medical reasoning.

Southeastern Esthetics Institute: Guidelines for Classmates Having Been In Contact with a Student Testing Positive for COVID-19

• It is heavily encouraged that all students take measures to receive testing for COVID-19 if they believe they have been in close contact with a classmate that has tested positive for COVID-19. 
• As the guidelines state above, all students will receive temperature testing daily prior to entering of class and are to wear face masks  when serving clients or students. When in the theory classroom setting or when not serving a guest, students must use sound judgement regarding face mask wearing. It is highly advised that students wear face masks when being in close contact of less than six feet.
• If students at SEEI feel uncomfortable being in class due to receiving information that a classmate has tested positive for COVID-19, the student must inform the school and plan to follow regular guidelines from the Student Catalog regarding taking a Leave of Absence from the program. 

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