Alberta Health Services Mask Policy

Consistent with guidance provided by the public health agency of canada and alberta s chief medical officer of health ahs is implementing a continuous masking strategy in addition to use of ppe as part of droplet and contact precautions.

Alberta health services mask policy. To protect yourself and others. Non medical masks can be purchased at pharmacies grocery stores or other local retailers. The northern alberta first nation enacted a mandatory mask policy after the community had its first positive case july 12. Masks or face coverings have been mandated in several alberta municipalities but the rules vary by region.

Policy procedure standard or guideline. Here s a breakdown of the mask bylaws across alberta. Why use a mask. Trips into and out of the first nation will also be limited to one per.

Clinical policies and procedures that guided practice in the former regions and boards continue to remain in effect until replaced by an approved ahs clinical practice support document e g. By partnering with a w mcdonald s canada tim hortons and community partners in like transit services first nations communities and metis settlements places of worship and others we saved about 35 million for packaging shipping and distribution of the masks. Deena hinshaw amended that statement during friday s daily. Listing home advisory health advisory central health advisory water quality advisory lifted for buffalo lake at rochan sands ed deer effective immediately alberta health services ahs has lifted the water quality advisory that was issued july 31 2020 for the water of buffalo lake at rochan sands located within the central zone of alberta health services ahs.