Beginning at 6 a.m. Wednesday, all Beebe Healthcare campuses and Beebe Medical Group offices will become mask optional for patients, visitors, and team members with a few exceptions based on infection prevention safety.
“The change to optional masking reflects the end of Beebe’s respiratory season and current conditions at this phase of the Covid-19 pandemic involving low spread, immunity, and wide access to testing and treatments,” said Bill Chasanov, chief population health officer at Beebe Healthcare. “Beebe leadership will continue to monitor the situation to determine whether team members, medical staff or others will need to wear masks again for the safety of our team and community.”
These considerations include examples such as a rise in respiratory illness and hospitalizations in the area, CDC change in guidelines, or to meet compliance with state and federal rules.
Patients and visitors who show signs of respiratory illness will be required to wear a mask, and one will be provided. In some circumstances, visitors may not be permitted if they are not well
“We want our patients, visitors, and our team members to feel comfortable if they continue to choose to wear a mask because it is an effective tool. Some might be at high risk for respiratory illness, and others might just feel more comfortable wearing one in public,” said David A. Tam, CEO, Beebe Healthcare. “Your experience and safety are our priority. Please ask a Beebe team member or care staff to wear a mask around you if you feel it is needed.”
Further information is available at beebehealthcare.org/patients-visitors/visitor-information.
Beebe Healthcare has three campuses: the Margaret H. Rollins Lewes Campus, which houses the medical center; the Rehoboth Health Campus; and the South Coastal Health Campus. It also has satellite offices.
