Frequently asked questions–Face masks
Effective Wednesday, March 8:
Face masks will be optional for all in our facilities, except for those who have symptoms of a respiratory virus or for those employees who are unvaccinated, for which masks remain required.
Masks are welcome for anyone who chooses to wear one. This change to our guidance was made in partnership with our Program of Hospital Epidemiology.
Where masks are still required
- Face masks remain required for anyone who has symptoms of a respiratory virus
- Face masks also required for pre-pandemic standards of masking in places like the OR, procedural areas, isolation, etc. for safety and infection prevention protocols.
Effective Wednesday, March 8:
Face masks will be optional for all in our facilities, except for those who have symptoms of a respiratory virus, for which masks remain required.
Masks are welcome for anyone who chooses to wear one. This change to our guidance was made in partnership with our Program of Hospital Epidemiology.
Where masks are still required
- Face masks remain required for anyone who has symptoms of a respiratory virus
- Face masks also required for pre-pandemic standards of masking in places like the OR, procedural areas, isolation, etc. for safety and infection prevention protocols.
View frequently asked questions about face masks and face coverings here.
Yes, you should thoroughly wash your hands with soap and water or an alcohol-based hand sanitizer before putting on your mask.
Yes, you should thoroughly wash your hands with soap and water or an alcohol-based hand sanitizer after removing your mask.