Mask Policy

Masking Procedure at Excela Health

Effective 5/23/2023

The safety of our patients, visitors, and employees remains our top concern. COVID-19 transmission in this county has decreased and our mask policy has de-escalated.

Patient and Visitor Masking:

• Masking is required around patients most vulnerable to infection.
• Masks are available. All patients and visitors are permitted and encouraged to mask if they chose.
• Patients may request hospital staff to wear masks.
• Patients and Visitors must mask if experiencing any upper respiratory symptoms – sore throat, runny nose, cough, fever, shortness of breath, and any other flu-like illness.
• Please defer non-urgent appointments or visits if you have any of the following:
  • Suspected or confirmed COVID-19.
  • Recent exposure, within 10 days, of someone with COVID-19.

Staff Masking:

• Masking is required in the presence of an immunocompromised patient regardless of location.
• Masks must be worn if requested by patients.
• Masks must be worn if experiencing any upper respiratory symptoms – sore throat, runny nose, cough, fever, shortness of breath, and any other flu-like illness.
• Masks must be worn per the direction of Employee Health and Infection Control post exposure or during an outbreak.