Prairie Lakes Updates Mask Requirements

Wednesday, August 31, 2022
Mask Requirements effective Sept. 1, 2022
Mask Requirements effective Sept. 1, 2022

 Following review and consideration, Prairie Lakes Healthcare System Leadership has approved a change in mask requirements in all Prairie Lakes Facilities.

Effective September 1, 2022, the following shall apply:

  • Masks are required if you have been diagnosed with COVID-19 in the last 10 days
  • Masks are required if you have been exposed to COVID-19 in the last 10 days
  • Masks are required if you have any of the following symptoms: shortness of breath, fever, cough, fatigue or muscle pain, chills, vomiting or diarrhea, loss of taste and smell, sore throat, headache, cough, congestion, or runny nose
  • Masks are required for Prairie Lakes staff providing direct patient care.
  • Masks may be required in certain departments of Prairie Lakes due to patients that are immunocompromised or at increased risk for severe disease.