EFFECTIVE 6:00 a.m. on 6/24/2021 the mask policy for the Hospital and Clinics below will be in effect.

GENERAL INFORMATION

In an effort to keep a mask policy that is in line with current guidelines, current emergency proclamations, and local COVID prevalence, SCRMC recommends the following mask policy. It is in line with the most recent MSDH guidance and CDC guidance (1,2).

HOSPITAL AND CLINICS

• Unvaccinated employees, patients and visitors should wear a mask throughout the hospital and clinics.
• Vaccinated employees and staff do not have to wear a mask unless they are directly providing patient care. Masks should be worn when providing patient care, regardless of the patients COVID status.
• Vaccinated visitors do not have to wear a mask.
• Vaccinated patients do not have to wear a mask, unless they have suspected or confirmed COVID.