covid 19 - safety & clean air
why it really matters
I know what you’re thinking… looks like a busy ceiling. So what’s the big deal? Designing a medical spa during the height of COVID-19 pandemic had it’s perks. We had a lot of time to think about safety…
Since COVID-19 and many other viruses are transmitted mainly through the respiratory system, what could be more important than breathing clean air? So we hired the best engineers to design a state-of-the-art HVAC system. Many thanks to the talented engineers at Robison Engineers who really stepped up to the challenge. Also a big thanks to the great team at Lynnwood Heating for installing the system and ensuring its continual quality and upkeep.
hvac system
The Engineers at Robison can explain it best, but the basic concept is: CLEAN air comes in from the outside; inside air gets filtered through the IQAir filter and is pushed outside. No “dirty” air recirculates into any of the rooms. Our HVAC system also transfers the heat from outgoing treated air to incoming fresh air constantly.
Hats off to anyone who can interpret the intricate HVAC plans below. The rest of us will just have to have faith in the professionals who are experts in their field!
According to the manufacturer’s website:
“The IQAir GCMultiGas features HyperHEPA filtration technology for superior airborne particle removal. IQAir's HyperHEPA filtration is tested and certified by an independent third-party lab to effectively filter ≥ 99% of harmful ultrafine pollution particles down to ≥ 0.3 microns. This is 100 times smaller than what is achieved with ordinary air filtration technology and 10 times smaller than a virus.”
“Ultrafine particles are smaller than 0.1 microns, make up about 90% of all airborne particles, and have been linked to heart attacks, strokes, asthma, and even cancer. IQAir’s HyperHEPA filtration in the GC MultiGas is proven and certified to filter at least 95% of all particles down to 0.003 microns – the smallest particles that exist.”
So when you look up at the beautiful ceilings at Rejuve Medspa, you can feel confident that the air you breath is safe.
what other safety precautions?
check-in process
Appointment: We are taking clients by appointment only while the COVID-19 infection rates remain high and vaccination rates remain low. So please call for an appointment first.
Questionnaire & Consent: You will be asked to complete a questionnaire to screen for high risk signs or symptoms of COVID-19.
Temperature check will be part of the screening process.
Direct to Room: Clients will be escorted to a comfortable treatment room immediately upon check-in.
Masks Required: Our staff will be wearing KN95 Masks. We ask that all clients also wear a mask upon entering the spa and throughout their entire stay, unless their treatment requires temporary removal of mask.
cleanliness
Cleaning Standards: We strive to meet the cleaning standards set forth by OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration). We factor in ample time between clients to thoroughly clean the rooms and disinfect all equipment.
Clean Air: Our state-of-the-art HVAC and IQAir filtration system will help ensure that viral pathogens are filtered out, and there is no cross-contamination from room to room.
comfortable, warm atmosphere
Behind the beautiful wood slats are a series of complex interconnecting ducts, vents, fans and filters to ensure that viral and bacterial pathogens are purged. Clean air is transferred in from outside. Contaminated air does not recirculate into any of the rooms.
The countertops are made of quartz - a non-porous material that does not absorb moisture or bacteria which helps to prevent the spread of germs.
The backsplash appears to be stone, but is actually made of porcelain which is a hardy material that also has a very low absorption rate. Porcelain tile is virtually impervious to moisture and is easy to maintain and clean.
Also notice the touchless faucets. Later additions will include touchless soap dispensers and hand sanitizer dispensers throughout the spa.
Your privacy and safety is of utmost importance to the team at Rejuve Medspa. We hope to make your experience warm and comfortable.
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Rejuve Medspa is located at the Newcastle Commons in Newcastle, WA. This area is conveniently close to Seattle, Bellevue, Mercer Island, Sammamish, Issaquah, Renton, and Redmond.