AMA Masking Policy

Effective January 9, 2026

Based on guidance from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MA DPH), Acton Medical Associates is updating its masking expectations as follows:

Employees

• Masks are required in all patient care areas.
• Masks are recommended, but not required, in non-patient care areas.

Any employee experiencing respiratory symptoms must:

• Wear a mask while at work, and
• Review symptoms with their manager to determine whether evaluation or testing is needed for a specific illness.

Patients

• Patients are requested to wear a mask if they have any respiratory symptoms (e.g., cough, congestion, sore throat).

These measures are intended to reduce the spread of respiratory illness and protect our patients, colleagues, and providers during the winter respiratory season.

Thank you for your continued cooperation and commitment to patient and staff safety.