[HFDlist] Face Coverings/Masking Requirements

[Ethan Naiman]

All;

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.

Please see the below guidance. If you require any additional  
information, have questions or concerns, please contact me. 

MASK REQUIREMENTS IN CERTAIN LOCATIONS
Masks continue to be required for both vaccinated and unvaccinated  
individuals at all times in the following locations, subject to the  
exemptions listed below:
1.     ON TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED BY THE COMMONWEALTH’S HUMAN SERVICE  
TRANSPORTATION (HST) BROKERAGE.
2.     HEALTHCARE FACILITIES 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, emergency medical  
services, 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.
3.     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.  These settings include adult day health, day  
habilitation. 
4.     HOME HEALTH CARE WORKERS, 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. 

Thanks,
Ethan
    Ethan Naiman
   Lieutenant/EMS Coordinator
   Holden Fire Department
   1370 Main Street
   Holden, MA 01520
   Office: 508-210-5659
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