By Rosalind Russell – St. Joseph’s General Hospital Elliot Lake has changed up its masking policy to a more mask friendly environment.
Hospital CEO Jeremy Stevenson says the hospital wants to ensure the safety and well-being of patients, staff and visitors so the Emergency, Chemotherapy, and Day Surgery
Departments will still require masking of all patients and their support persons until they are
assessed by a healthcare provider.
Stevenson adds as an outbreak prevention measure for the most vulnerable patients, all Essential Care Partners and visitors to inpatient units will still be required to wear a medical mask while in shared occupancy rooms, until further notice.
He says the hospital closely monitors Algoma Public Health recommendations and will adjust policies and procedures as necessary to prioritize the health and safety of staff and patients.
Photo: Masks are still in place at the hospital in Elliot Lake, but not throughout the entire complex. The policy follows Algoma Public Health recommendations. Photo by unsplash.com
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