Masking Requirements

To help keep everyone safe at Headwaters Health Care Centre during a complex respiratory season of RSV, COVID-19, flu and seasonal viruses, masking is required in specific areas of the hospital and by those experiencing respiratory symptoms. 

Where are masks required for patients, caregivers, and visitors? 

• In all waiting rooms 
• Throughout the hospital if you have respiratory symptoms 
• Outside of your patient room if you have been admitted and are experiencing respiratory symptoms
• Anyone who is sick should refrain from visiting patient  

Where are masks encouraged, but not mandatory, for patients, caregivers, and visitors (without respiratory symptoms)?

• Cafeteria
• Pulse Cafe
• Hallways 
• Shops
• Welcome Centre

There are no changes to Headwaters’ current visitor policy. Visitors who may have symptoms or are ill should stay home until they are well. This will help prevent the spread of illness.   

Masks will continue to be available at all hospital entrances and outside inpatient units. Staff, caregivers and visitors will continue to have access to personal protective equipment, when required.   

Patients coming to the hospital for surgery will continue to follow their physician’s direction with regards to pre-operative COVID-19 testing, based on symptoms.