CEOC memo: Update on masking requirements, effective Monday, April 3
TO: Ballad Health All FROM: Ballad Health Corporate Emergency Operations Center DATE: March 29, 2023 TITLE: Updated Masking Requirements COVID-19 inpatient cases: 46 COVID-19 patients in ICU: 6 COVID-19 patients on ventilators: 1 COVID-19 pediatric inpatients: 2 Updated Masking Requirements Effective Monday, April 3, Ballad Health will update its masking policy in anticipation of the May 11 expiration of the federal public emergency declaration related to the COVID-19 pandemic. This memo clarifies when and where team members are required to mask. In general, universal masking (source control) will no longer be required in Ballad Health facilities, with the following exceptions: By all team members when directly caring for immunocompromised patients, including all Ballad Health Cancer Centers By any team member who wishes to mask due to personal preference Masks should continue to be worn if a patient requests that the team member mask while providing their care. All individuals are expected to continue to comply with all…