Some R.I. Hospitals Getting Pushback on Mask Requirements

A state ban ban on hospital visits changed in July and restrictions were eased — but not lifted


Visitors to Rhode Island Hospital don’t always comply with the rule that they have to wear a mask. and security has had to be called to escort them from the building, according to an article on The Herald News website.

A state ban ban on hospital visits changed in July and restrictions were eased — but not lifted.

For instance,  Miriam Hospital and Newport Hospital, require visitors to pass a COVID symptom or exposure screening; not bring food or drinks in;  and wear a surgical mask properly during their visit.

Hospitals may actually need  more security to enforce the rules, 

Not surprisingly, there has been an increased demand for security guards during the pandemic, according to an article on the CTV website. Job descriptions for guards now can include temperature checks.

Read the full Herald News article.

 

 

 

 



August 3, 2020


Topic Area: Security


Recent Posts

What Does Light Daily Cleaning Miss in Patient Rooms?

Most environmental services workers still clean as if they are wiping dust off a countertop, not disrupting a living, structured community.


Smart Lighting Overhaul Boosts Efficiency, Diagnostics and Wellness at Bryan Health

Case study: LED upgrade and advanced controls across Bryan Health campuses cut lighting energy use by 57 percent while enhancing patient care and staff productivity.


AdventHealth Opens New Freestanding ER in Florida

The approximately 13,700-square-foot emergency room features 12 patient rooms, respiratory therapy services, diagnostic imaging including CT scans, X-ray and ultrasound.


Dirty Floors: How Pathogens Can Accumulate and Spread Underfoot

Studies show that healthcare floors are covered in bacteria and can quickly spread throughout patient rooms. 


WellSpan Health Opens Its Newberry Hospital in Pennsylvania

This marks the opening of its 10th hospital in the region spanning Central Pennsylvania and Northern Maryland.


 
 


FREE Newsletter Signup Form

News & Updates | Webcast Alerts
Building Technologies | & More!

 
 
 


All fields are required. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.