Masking Guidance and Policies for UCSF Facilities

The information on this page is intended for the UCSF Health System, including UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals, Saint Francis Hospital and St. Mary's Hospital. UCSF Fresno should follow its current local and institutional policies for masking. For patient information, visit UCSF Health’s COVID-19 Information for Patients & Visitors or COVID-19 Vaccines at UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals websites.

Updated October 30, 2024

UCSF Masking Guidance

Effective November 1, 2024, through April 30, 2025, face masks will be required for staff involved in direct patient care to coincide with the respiratory viral season and align with guidelines from our local and state public health departments. 

This requirement for facemasks applies to any physical or recognized areas where direct patient care is delivered and where patients are seen, evaluated or treated.  

Facemasks are REQUIRED in the following areas: 

  • Hospital and clinic rooms
  • Designated triage areas
  • Hallway beds 
  • Infusion center/hemodialysis chairs  

Facemasks are NOT required in the following areas: 

  • Registration desk 
  • Waiting rooms/hallways 
  • Breakrooms 
  • Work rooms
  • Elevators 

For more information, review the FAQs for UCSF Health Masking Guidance.