Updated Masking Policy at Scotland Health

UPDATED March 11, 2024

Effective Immediately:

• Masking in all areas of Scotland Health Care System will be optional, except for patients presenting with symptoms (cough, sore throat, fever, diarrhea, etc ).
• Visitors will not be required to mask in clinical areas; unless visiting a Covid or flu positive patient or patient under investigation.
• An N-95 mask is required by all team members when caring for a COVID + patient or patient under investigation.
• An N-95 mask is required by all team members when intubating a patient ( suspected or tested +).
• An N-95 mask is required in all aerosolizing treatments / procedures.
• All patients presenting with flu or covid symptoms (cough, sore throat, fever, diarrhea, etc.)  must wear a mask. This applies to all patient areas and patients being transported.

Visiting hours at Scotland Memorial Hospital remain 8:00 am – 8:30 pm daily.

Scotland Health will continue to monitor and update our policies as appropriate based on community transmission levels. The health and safety of our patients and team continue to be a top priority at Scotland Health. For the most up-to-date information on masking and visitation restrictions, please continue to follow the Scotland Health Facebook page.