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Hi everyone,
I’m curious to hear from the group—how many aged care facilities are still routinely requiring surgical mask-wearing for staff?
With the shift around COVID-19, I’m wondering if there’s any evidence to suggest that not wearing masks routinely has led to an increase in transmission risk or noticeable outbreaks within facilities?
Also, I’d love to hear your thoughts on whether routine mask-wearing has had any notable impacts on staff wellbeing—particularly around work stress or communication challenges. Additionally, has anyone observed any effects on residents’ wellbeing, particularly in terms of social interaction or comfort?
Looking forward to hearing your experiences and any evidence-based insights.
Thanks in advance!
Hi Peggy
We don’t routinely wear masks in the homes unless there is a Moderate to high level of infection in the community around that home, then we may introduce it for a short period.
If we get an outbreak we wear the appropriate masks in the affected area and then surgical masks in the rest of the home until the outbreak is declared over, then continue to wear surgical again if the level of infection in the community around the home is moderate to high.
Its all about Risk assessment. Our residents seem to understand why we are wearing them, our staff want to protect themselves and the residents. We try to minimize the wearing of masks as much as possible.
Hope this helps
