Riverside Updates Enhanced Masking Measures

May 11, 2026

Riverside Updates Enhanced Masking Measures

Effective immediately, Riverside Health Care is lifting its enhanced masking protocols across its facilities.

While these enhanced measures are ending, respiratory illnesses, including influenza and other seasonal viruses, continue to circulate within our communities. Riverside will continue to closely monitor local infectious illness activity and will adjust measures as needed to help protect those we serve and our staff.

Riverside has always remained a mask-friendly organization. Masks continue to be available at the entrances to our facilities, and individuals who choose to wear a mask are encouraged and supported in doing so based on their personal comfort level, health considerations, or individual circumstances.

Masks and other personal protective equipment (PPE) continue to be used by our staff in many point-of-care interactions and clinical situations. At times, and as per organizational policies and care protocols, patients, residents, and visitors may also still be asked or required to wear a mask based on the care environment and clinical circumstances.

Riverside Health Care appreciates the continued support and cooperation of those we serve, our staff, and the community as we work together to maintain safe care environments across the district.