Nurse News Analysis: Masks Are Back—Why I’m Not Doing 2020 Again

 In this Nurse News Analysis, we discuss the return of Covid-era masks. Banner Health is bringing mandatory masking back to patient-care areas in Arizona—and I’m not doing 2020 again. I also received word that in the next couple of weeks another large hospital system will follow suit. In this episode, I break down why “mask everyone” is not the gold standard of infection control, what hospitals should be prioritizing instead, and how we can respond with clarity (not chaos). I’m also sharing a powerful resource written by industrial hygiene experts—the amicus brief used in multiple successful masking cases—plus a simple email template you can send to hospital leadership to request a real, written rationale grounded in the Hierarchy of Controls.We’ll also talk about practical “respiratory hygiene” approaches and why I personally use Immune Mist as part of my routine during high-risk seasons.Important: For the full article, all links, and the copy/paste email template, go to : ➡️ NursesOutLoud.Substack.com  In this episode:Banner’s reinstated masking requirement and what they’re claimingThe Hierarchy of Controls (what real exposure control looks like)Why “mask” ≠ “respirator” and why standards matterHow to push back professionally (without spiraling)The ethical lens: advocacy, integrity, and accountabilityMy personal routine: why I use Immune MistImmune Mist (10% off): https://immunemist.com/RNJODI Code: RNJODIUntil next time friends—be safe, be well, and God bless, Jodi👉 For full links, articles, and extended commentary, follow on Substack: ⁠⁠NursesOutLoud.substack.com⁠⁠🎧 Listen & share if this episode helps you see the spiritual war under the headlines. 🎙️ Show Sponsors 🩺 Through ⁠⁠Cocoa Pharmacy⁠⁠, you can connect with a licensed provider to discuss your situation and access prescription medications — including Ivermectin. Tell them NurseOutLoud sent you!⚖️ ⁠⁠Righteous RN⁠⁠ — CE courses in nursing ethics, advocacy & whistleblower courage. Restoring integrity, grit, and faith to healthcare. Use code NOL20 for 20% off! 🎙️ Affiliates personally used by me⁠⁠Christian Functional Medicine Academy⁠⁠ (CFMA) — For healthcare professionals licensed and unlicensed as well as certified health and wellness coaches. Tell them NursesOutLoud sent you for $100 off. ⁠⁠Functional Nurse Academy (FNA)⁠⁠ — Functional medicine training by nurses, for nurses. Advance your skills in holistic, evidence-based, root-cause healing. Tell them NursesOutLoud sent you for $100 off.⁠⁠Chemical Free Body⁠⁠ - supplements I use and trust.⁠⁠Immunemist⁠⁠ - stop viral replication in your nose & mouth. Ive been using this since 2021 at the first sign of a cold or if I'm around sick people in the ER, plane, etc. Use Code RNJodi for discount.⁠Relax Sauna.⁠⁠ Quality distinguishes it from any other saunas. This portable dry sauna provides a safe and complete sauna experience thanks to its compact, high-tech design. Use code Jodi for $100 discount.If you find our content to have value, please consider becoming a paid ⁠⁠Substack subscriber⁠⁠. 100% of these proceeds are used to further the mission of NursesOutLoud.