Faced with the increase in the transmission of several respiratory infections such as influenza and COVID-19, the Integrated Health and Social Services Center (CISSS) of the Laurentides has modified its instructions and wearing a mask is once again compulsory in certain facilities. .
-For visitors and caregivers: Wearing a mask is mandatory for people wishing to be with a user hospitalized in a hospital center or under observation in the emergency room. However, it is not obligatory in other sectors as well as in living environments such as CHSLDs, but remains strongly encouraged.
-For users: Wearing a mask remains mandatory in all CISSS des Laurentides facilities for users with respiratory symptoms and/or linked to COVID-19. It is not otherwise obligatory, but remains suggested, particularly for immunosuppressed or transplant recipients. In living environments, the mask is not obligatory.
-For healthcare workers: Wearing a mask is obligatory in the presence of a user in hospital or in a home support context.
-“The implementation of this measure is necessary to ensure the well-being and health of users and staff. I would like to thank the population in advance for their collaboration to help limit the transmission of infections within our facilities. The need for wearing a mask will be reassessed regularly and we will inform the population as soon as it is no longer required,” indicates Julie Delaney, president and CEO of the CISSS des Laurentides.
To find out all the details about wearing a mask in CISSS des Laurentides facilities, visit santelaurentides.gouv.qc.ca, under the Useful links/visitors section.
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