All employees, patients and visitors are required to wear a mask upon entering and remaining within SRFD. The mask must cover the nose, mouth and chin.
The following persons are exempted ( but encouraged to wear a mask) from the requirement to wear a mask and will not be required to provide proof of such exemption;
Children under two years of age, or children under the age of five years either chronologically or developmentally who refuse to wear a mask or face covering and cannot be persuaded to do so by their caregiver.
Persons with medical conditions who cant safely wear a mask or face covering ( e.g. due to breathing difficulties, cognitive difficulties, hearing or communication difficulties); at Doctors discretion.
Persons who cannot wear or remove a mask without assistance
Employees who are in an area of the premise that is not designated for public access, or who are within or behind a physical barrier
Temporary removal of the mask or face covering is permitted where necessary for the following purposes;
Consuming food or drink
For any emergency or medical purpose
This policy will be implemented and enforced in “good faith” to primarily educate people on masks and face coverings and promote their use in enclosed public spaces.
Persons with exemptions listed under above are not required to show proof of exemption.
Signs about the requirement to wear masks or face coverings shall be posted at all public entrances
Persons entering or remaining without a mask or face covering will be given a verbal remainder of the policy mask wearing requirement
Employees will be training on the policy, including where and how to properly wear a mask or face covering, and how to help and respond to customers who do not have a mask or face covering.
A copy of this policy will be made available on request to a public health inspector or other person authorized,.