COVID-19 back-to-work guidelines

Source: ISNR

The ISNR has compiled guidelines for offering neurofeedback services in the wake of COVID. The decision of whether and when to provide inperson services during this time creates challenges and unique considerations for providers. Here are some things to consider while contemplating the provision of in-person services:

• Consideration of client's health risk categories, provider's health risk, surrounding staff members and family members.
• Setting expectations with clients through discussion, informed consent and waiver that includes regional guidance.
• Consideration of whether the client's need for services can be adequately met through methods other than in-person care. What is the client's receptivity to alternatives? Is there a need for in-person services? Is there barrier to access to alternative services?
• Physical characteristics of the office (is the office space or waiting area shared with others; is it possible to minimize interactions by using different entrances, alternating when multiple clinicians are in the office).
• Consider what choices that you need to make to have personal integrity around running your neurofeedback practice (what helps you sleep at night).
• Ask yourself weekly where you are at emotionally with how you are providing services.
• Consider whether you feel pressure to do, or not do, certain things because of comments from, and choices of, colleagues.
• We ask you to not shame the choices that other professionals are making in the running of their practice.

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