Masking and Visitor Restrictions
Due to the uptick in reported cases of respiratory illness in the communities OSF serves, mask-wearing guidance and visitor restrictions are in effect at all OSF facilities in Illinois and Michigan.
The following is in effect:
- Patients and visitors are strongly encouraged to wear masks at all facilities.
- All patient-facing Mission Partners should wear masks when at work and providing patient care, regardless of vaccination status, except when eating or drinking.
In addition to masking, we are:
- Limiting visitors to two per patient at any time.
- Considering visitors under age 18 on a case-by-case basis.
- Limiting visits to patients in isolation for influenza-like illness to those necessary for the patient's emotional well-being and medical care only.
- Allowing exceptions for end-of-life.
In the spirit of Christ and the example of Francis of Assisi, the Mission of OSF HealthCare is to serve persons with the greatest care and love in a community that celebrates the Gift of Life.