Mask Information

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To reduce gaps in a cloth or surgical mask and ensure a good fit, CDC recommends the following:
- Mask fitter = create a snug fit at the back of the mask, buttons on hats or headband to pull the ear loops tight, worn over the mask to hold it tight to the face
- Knotting the ear loops where they attach to the masks edges and tuck in any extra material
- Use of a surgical mask with ties that can be tightened around the face
- Double masking
If you Double Mask
- Valve mask in NON-patient care areas only with surgical mask cover continues to be allowed
- NO double masking with N95 at any time
- NO double masking in any situation where PPE is required by policy or protocol for the delivery of patient care
- IF you currently wear a cloth mask [office based staff] you may wear 2 cloth masks or one cloth/one surgical [the surgical mask needs to be closest to your face], or 2 surgical
- IF you currently wear a surgical mask you may wear 2 surgical masks. NO cloth.

Any patient outside their room (transported, ambulating), should wear a surgical face mask. Can be reused, stored in brown paper bag in between use. No cloth masks.
All patients who can tolerate it should wear a surgical face mask while in their room and staff is present. The mask can be reused, stored in brown paper bag in between use. No cloth masks.
- If patient is unwilling, provide education about reasons why mask is needed. Escalate to CN or unit leader for further discussion if needed.

All visitors will be required to wear a surgical mask; If they do not have a surgical mask one will be provided to them
Double masking is allowed to enter the facility, *the bottom mask must be a surgical mask or higher [Ex. Their own N95]