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<p>All;<br>
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As a reminder -- face coverings/masks are required by DPH in all EMS response settings. This includes responses to residences and all healthcare facilities, including urgent cares and doctors offices. This requirement is regardless of vaccination status or exemption in any other setting and must be adhered to at all times.<br>
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Please see the below guidance. If you require any additional information, have questions or concerns, please contact me. <br>
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<strong>Mask requirements in certain locations</strong><br>
Masks continue to be required for both vaccinated and unvaccinated individuals at all times in the following locations, subject to the exemptions listed below:<br>
1. <strong>On transportation provided by the Commonwealth’s Human Service Transportation (HST) Brokerage</strong>.<br>
2. <strong>Healthcare facilities</strong> licensed or operated by the Commonwealth and healthcare practice locations of any provider licensed by a professional board which sits within the Department of Public Health or the Division of Professional Licensure. These settings include nursing homes, rest homes,<span style="background-color:#ffff00;"> emergency medical services</span>, hospitals, physician and other medical and dental offices, urgent care settings, community health centers, vaccination sites, and behavioral health clinics. This requirement applies to patients, residents, staff, vendors and visitors. Effective July 1, 2022, masks are optional for residents in nursing homes and rest homes.<br>
3. <strong>Certain Health Care and Day Services and Programs operated, licensed, certified, regulated, or funded by the Commonwealth including the Executive Office of Health and Human Services or one of its agencies.</strong> These settings include adult day health, day habilitation. <br>
4. <strong>Home health care workers</strong>, including Personal Care Attendants (PCAs) and Home Health Aides in community and home-based settings where they are providing patient-facing care; provided, however, the requirement shall only apply to the worker providing care<strong>. </strong><br>
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Thanks,<br>
Ethan<br></p>
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<div><span style="font-size:12px;">Ethan Naiman</span></div>
<div><span style="font-size:12px;">Lieutenant/EMS Coordinator</span></div>
<div><span style="font-size:12px;">Holden Fire Department</span></div>
<div><span style="font-size:12px;">1370 Main Street</span></div>
<div><span style="font-size:12px;">Holden, MA 01520</span></div>
<div><span style="font-size:12px;">Office: 508-210-5659</span></div>
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