How can hotels decrease the risk of surface transmission of COVID-19?
See full answer- Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces.● If surfaces are dirty, clean them using a detergent or soap and water before you disinfect them.● Use products that are EPA registered for use against SARS-CoV-2external icon, diluted household bleach solutions, or alcohol solutions with at least 70\% alcohol, appropriate for surface disinfection.● Provide cleaning materials and conduct targeted and more frequent cleaning and disinfection of frequently touched surfaces (guest rooms, break rooms, public areas, fitness centers, and conference rooms, countertops, doorknobs, toilets, tables, light switches, phones, faucets, sinks, keyboards, etc.) ● Instruct guests to return room keys/key cards in a designated bin upon departure for later disinfection.● Provide disposable disinfectant wipes to reception desk staff and parking lot/valet staff to disinfect surfaces in between guest interactions.
What are the guidelines for hotel staff who has to clean the room after a sick guest?
See full answerAdditional precautions should be taken for cleaning a room after a guest who has been ill has checked out of the hotel:• Do not let anyone enter the room previously occupied by the ill guest.• Wait at least 24 hours before you enter the room. If 24 hours is not feasible, wait as long as possible.• If possible, open outside doors and windows to increase air circulation as long as this does not create any additional safety hazards to staff or guests.• Thoroughly clean and disinfect the room, as stated above.• Carpeted areas should be cleaned using a vacuum equipped with a HEPA filter, if available.• Once the room has been appropriately cleaned and disinfected, it can be opened for guest use.
What precautions should I take when cleaning a hotel room if the guest had COVID-19?
See full answerAdditional precautions should be taken for cleaning a room after a guest who has been ill has checked out of the hotel: ■ Do not let anyone enter the room previously occupied by the ill guest. ■ Wait at least 24 hours before you enter the room. If 24 hours is not feasible, wait as long as possible.■ If possible, open outside doors and windows to increase air circulation as long as this does not create any additional safety hazards to staff or guests. ■ Thoroughly clean and disinfect the room, as stated above. ■ Carpeted areas should be cleaned using a vacuum equipped with a HEPA filter, if available. ■ Once the room has been appropriately cleaned and disinfected, it can be opened for guest use.
What are some ways to prepare the workplace after a sick employee during the COVID-19 pandemic?
Close off areas used by a sick person and do not use these areas until after cleaning and disinfecting them.