COVID-19 Updated Face Covering Policy
As we have throughout the pandemic, we will continue to follow masking guidance from the California Department of Public Health.
EAST BAY CLINIC MASK POLICY
Updated Masking Policy (Effective Monday, April 3, 2023)
- Masking is encouraged, but optional for all physicians, staff and volunteers in inpatient and outpatient facilities, except when isolation/infection measures apply.
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- We will continue to follow state and county health guidance.
- If there is a surge in respiratory illnesses in the community we may reinstitute a mask mandate.
SOUTH BAY CLINIC MASK POLICY
Updated Masking Policy (Effective November 1, 2023)
Effective November 1st, 2023, Santa Clara County has issued an updated indoor mask order for Patient Care Areas for the “Designated Winter Respiratory Virus Period.” This order effects the Campbell PT Clinic, Los Gatos Clinic, Morgan Hill, Mountain View and Santa Clara PT/Medical Clinics.
This updated order requires all individuals within the Santa Clara County – regardless of vaccination status or history of prior COVID-19 illness – to wear face coverings when in patient care areas, such as the reception, clinic, and examination rooms.
Importance of Continued Vigilance
It is important to remember that the pandemic is not over. While we are in a more endemic phase of COVID-19, case counts and positivity rates may still rise in our community.
- We will continue to follow standard and transmission-based infection prevention precautions as applicable.
- Within our health system, we routinely take care of immunosuppressed and vulnerable patients. These patients can develop a serious COVID-19 infection despite vaccination or prior infection.
- COVID-19, flu and other respiratory viruses become transmissible prior to the onset of symptoms.
- We will continue to protect your health when you come to our clinical facilities to access orthopedic care.
