Any providers who work within two meters of patients and clients are to wear a surgical/procedure mask when they are providing services or direct care.
PPE during COVID-19 Pandemic, please see below guidance
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Updated masking poster
Updated: June 16, 2022
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Island Health's Masking Policy
Updated: March 25, 2022
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PPE During COVID-19 Pandemic
Updated: March 25, 2022
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Eye Protection Frequently Asked Questions
Updated: February 22, 2022
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Frequently Asked Questions (Masking Policy)
Updated: February 22, 2022 |
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Updated: Mask Use in Health Care Facilities
During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Updated on: November 5, 2021
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Order of the PHO: Face Coverings COVID-19
Updated: December 3, 2021
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Eye Protection Selection Fit Tool
New: August 23, 2021
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Changes to Eye Protection Guidelines
New: June 2, 2021
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Double Masking and Recommendations for
Medical Masks in Health-Care Settings
New: March 18, 2021 |
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Patient Masking Response Guidelines for Outpatient Clinics
New: February 18, 2021
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AGMPs and PPE requirements
Updated: February 16, 2021 |
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Questions and Answers Mask Use in Health-Care
Facilities During the COVID-19 Pandemic
New: December 8, 2020 |
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Visual Guide to Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
New: February 16, 2021 |
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Appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for COVID-19
Updated: September 29, 2020
Face Masks: How are they different?
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Acute Care Adult In-Patient Precautions, Activities & Restrictions
New: August 20, 2020
Communicating While Wearing a Mask
New: August 11, 2020
Physical Distancing at Work and the use of Masks
New: July 14, 2020
Latest Island Health Communication on PPE
Personal Protective Equipment
Updated: April 15, 2020
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Emergency & Critical Care
Surgery infection prevention and control (IPC)
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More PPE information