{"id":2771,"date":"2022-11-20T10:35:36","date_gmt":"2022-11-20T10:35:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/demo.neurosurgeryzag.com\/?page_id=2771"},"modified":"2022-11-20T10:39:57","modified_gmt":"2022-11-20T10:39:57","slug":"covid-safety","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/neurosurgeryzag.com\/index.php\/covid-safety\/","title":{"rendered":"Covid safety"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Covid safety<\/h1>\n

Wear a Mask at All Times<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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Masks are required for everyone age 2 and up when you are inside our care facilities, even if you are fully vaccinated and boosted against COVID-19. A mask will be provided for you if you need one.<\/p>\n

The following face coverings are not allowed: bandanas, gaiters, masks with exhalation valves, or clear shield-like face masks.<\/p>\n

Our staff members may wear additional personal protective equipment, depending on the care they are providing.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Masking FAQs\u00a0(posted May 18, 2022)<\/h2>\n

There is an increase of COVID-19 infections from the newest omicron variants, which are highly contagious. As such, masking remains a requirement for all patients, visitors and Johns Hopkins Medicine personnel regardless of vaccination status in all Johns Hopkins Medicine locations, both in clinical and in nonclinical areas.<\/p>\n

Because some patients, visitors and even staff members may challenge the need to wear a mask when many social\/public settings no longer require them, the following may help to explain why masks are still required in health care settings.<\/p>\n

I don\u2019t have to wear a mask in stores, public events, airplanes or government buildings. Why are you requiring me to wear a mask in Johns Hopkins locations?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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  • The rates of COVID-19 infection are increasing, and hospitalization rates are rising. Some people are becoming very sick, including some who were both vaccinated and boosted.<\/li>\n
  • Many of our patients and visitors and some of our staff members, including doctors and nurses, have weak immune systems. Having everyone wear a mask provides real protection for everyone.<\/li>\n
  • There are serious long-term health problems in a substantial proportion of people who develop COVID-19 infection. It is important to minimize the chance of infection in all settings, but particularly in health care settings.<\/li>\n
  • Our doctors, nurses and other health care personnel are working around the clock to provide high-quality care, and we need to minimize their risk of becoming infected so they can continue to care for all patients who come to our hospitals and other clinical locations.<\/li>\n
  • We will remove our masking requirements as soon as it safe to do so.<\/li>\n
  • (For patients) If you have additional questions, please discuss them with your medical provider.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Who must wear a mask?<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    • All employees, students and other personnel, including vendors and contractors, as well as patients and visitors, must wear a mask in.<\/li>\n
    • This means that patients and care partners arriving for in-person appointments and procedures must be properly masked.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      In what areas must I wear a mask?<\/strong><\/p>\n

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      • You must keep your mask on in al locations, both in clinical and in nonclinical areas.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        What if I do not want to wear a mask?<\/strong><\/p>\n

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        • You will not be able to enter the building until you wear a mask. You will not be seen by any of our health care personnel, including your doctors and nurses, unless you wear a mask. (Note: There are rare exceptions that can be granted by a medical provider if a patient\u2019s medical condition prevents him\/her from safely wearing a mask.)<\/li>\n
        • If you are in the building and remove your mask, a manager will be contacted to help explain the requirement.<\/li>\n
        • If you decline to wear a mask, you will be asked to leave.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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