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October 30, 2024

Masking Required in Direct Patient Care Areas Beginning November 1, 2024

In a message to all staff, physicians and advanced practice providers (APPs) at UCSF Health, including Saint Francis & St. Mary's hospitals and Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland, Chief Clinical Officer Josh Adler announced that UCSF Health will resume the required face masking for all staff involved in direct patient care from November 1, 2024, through April 30, 2025. This requirement coincides with the respiratory viral season and aligns with guidelines from our local and state public health departments.

Additional details can be found on the Masking Guidance and Policies for UCSF Facilities webpage. 

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2024-25 COVID-19 Vaccine Information

In a message to faculty, staff and learners, Chief Clinical Officer Josh Adler provided an update on this year’s COVID-19 vaccine and related policies for the UCSF community. He wrote: 

For UCSF Faculty, Staff and Learners

Our recommendation and policies related to the updated COVID-19 vaccine are as follows:

• It is strongly recommended that everyone in the UCSF community receive the updated vaccine. 
• You should obtain the vaccine through your local pharmacy, health care provider or community vaccine site. More information is available on the OHS website.
• UCSF faculty, staff and learners will need to submit proof of vaccination or a declination form. 
• Proof of vaccination or declination should be submitted via the OHS Portal or Digital Screener. 
• UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland employees should submit documentation to [email protected] or through the Digital Screener.
• A deadline for compliance will be communicated at a later date.

For UCSF Health patients

• If you come to UCSF for primary care, you can ask for the COVID-19 vaccine during your next primary care visit. 

Read the message from Dr. Adler in its entirety.