NEWS RELEASE
ST. JOSEPH'S GENERAL HOSPITAL
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In a move toward normalcy, St. Joseph’s General Hospital Elliot Lake (SJGHEL) is pleased to announce that we are transitioning from our universal masking policy to a more mask-friendly approach effective April 29.
As we continue to navigate the challenges posed by COVID-19 and other Acute Respiratory Infections (ARIs), SJGHEL remains committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of its patients, staff, and visitors while adapting to evolving circumstances.
As an enhanced health measure, SJGHEL’s 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. As an outbreak prevention measure to our most vulnerable patients, all Essential Care Partners (ECPs) and visitors to inpatient units will still be required to wear a medical mask while in shared occupancy rooms, until further notice.
SJGHEL encourages everyone to continue practicing good hand hygiene and respiratory etiquette to help mitigate the spread of respiratory illnesses.
As always, SJGHEL will continue to closely monitor Algoma Public Health recommendations and adjust policies and procedures as necessary to prioritize the health and safety of its staff and patients.
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