VPC Communicable Disease Prevention Plan - Updated April 14, 2023

 

Before You Arrive

Effective Monday, April 17, 2023 masks will be voluntary at the VPC.

• We recommend wearing a mask if:

  • you are at high risk for severe illness.

  • you are recovering from an infectious illness.

  • you are a close contact of someone recovering from an infectious illness.

 

In an effort to limit communal/shared items, bring your own filled water bottle.

 

Arrive in your exercise clothing when possible. Our spare clothing cupboard will not be available.

 

Personal responsibility

• If you are feeling ill for any reason, please cancel your appointment(s) and do not plan to return to the studio until you are fully recovered.

• Equipment program clients:

  • Our late cancellation fees will be waived for absences related to sudden onset of symptoms allowing less than 24 hours notice of cancellation.

  • If you are not symptom-free by your next scheduled appointment, please ensure that you give 24-hours notice for any further appointments you may need to cancel.

• In-studio class clients:

  • In the event that you miss an in-studio class due to illness, you will receive make-up credit which can be used towards a drop-in class (space permitting).

 

When You Arrive

Studio Access

• Use hand sanitizer or wash hands immediately upon entering.

• Please arrive up to 10 minutes prior to the start of your appointment in order to be at your workout station when your appointment begins.

• Shoes must be removed upon entry and left on the designated shoe rack.

• Coats may be hung on the hooks in the hallway next to the lobby.

 

Occupancy

• Physical distancing is encouraged whenever possible.

• Single-person occupancy limit applies to bathrooms and change rooms.

 

Studio Set-up

• For equipment programs, you will have your own workout station with reformer, mat, and spine corrector for personal use during your appointment.

• Shared equipment (Cadillac, chair, etc.) is available for use during Personal Equipment Program group appointments.

• If you use this equipment, please be aware that you may be asked to limit usage to 2 consecutive exercises if others are waiting.

• Please sanitize your hands prior to using shared equipment. If you forget to sanitize your hands, we ask that you clean the equipment once you have completed your exercises.

• Please clean all equipment after use.

 

Cleaning & Hygiene

VPC Staff

• VPC staff will not be permitted to work when sick or directed to self-isolate/quarantine.

 

Equipment and High-Touch Areas 

• VPC staff will clean and disinfect high-touch areas throughout the day.

• After their Personal Equipment Program appointments, clients will be responsible for cleaning their station and any studio props used, with support from VPC staff.

 

Ventilation 

• We have installed new air purifiers with HEPA dual filtration to provide improved air quality.

• Windows will remain open during operating hours.