The Bayshore will always
adhere to the highest standards of cleanliness and disinfection. Proper
disinfection is essential to reducing disease transmission.
- Social distancing, along with proper hygiene (e.g., washing your hands),
is the best way to reduce the risk of infection or spreading infection.
- Critically, if you wear a mask, you must wash your hands before putting
it on, as well as before and after taking it off. Cloth masks should be
worn only a short time, as there is some evidence that they can trap
virus particles after they become damp, which
may put the wearer at greater risk.
- Non medical masks are allowed to be worn by staff, For those choosing to
wear non-medical masks, it may be prudent to carry a bag with several
clean masks in it, as well as a plastic bag that can be used to safely
store used masks until they can be washed at
home.
- It is critical that used masks be carefully handled to avoid spreading infection to others.
- Staff will wear gloves as there is potential to be exposed to an infected individual or contaminated items.
- All staff must know the correct procedure for glove removal & disposal.
- Wash hands immediately after gloves are removed.
- Cleaning refers to the removal of visible dirt, grime, and impurities.
- Cleaning does not kill germs but helps remove them from the surface.
- Disinfecting refers to using chemical to kill germs on surfaces. This is
most effective after surfaces are cleaned. Both steps are important to
reduce the spread of infection.
- Increase daily cleaning and disinfection of common areas and surfaces by
creating a cleaning and maintaining a cleaning schedule or log.
- Frequently clean and disinfect high-touch/shared surfaces such as:
Doorknobs, light switches, toilet handles, faucets and taps, railings,
thermostats. Phones, computers, remote controls, keyboards, desktops,
Staff rooms, kitchens, washrooms.
- Disposable towels and spray cleaners, or disposable wipes, will be
available to staff and guests (as necessary) to regularly clean commonly
used surfaces.
- We will remove communal items that cannot be easily cleaned
- We will use a “wipe-twice” method to clean and disinfect. Wipe surfaces
with a cleaning agent to clean off soil and wipe again with a
disinfectant.
- Disinfect cleaning equipment such as toilet brushes, vacuum cleaners, buckets, brooms, and mop handles every day.
- No employees should enter the room of a guest who is self isolating or who has symptoms.
- Use a disinfectant that has a Drug Identification Number (DIN) and a
virucidal claim. Be sure to follow the instructions on the label to
disinfect effectively. Alternatively, use a bleach/water solution 20 ml
of unscented household bleach per 1,000 ml of water.
- Health Canada has approved several hard-surface disinfectants and hand
sanitizers for use against COVID-19. Use these lists to look up the DIN
number of the product you are using or to find an approved product. Make
sure to follow instructions on the product
label to disinfect effectively.
Be sure to take the appropriate precautions when using
chemicals for cleaning and disinfecting. Consult the products’ Safety
Data Sheets and use PPE if required.
Do not mix bleach with vinegar, ammonia, or rubbing
alcohol, as this produces toxic results. In addition, hydrogen peroxide
combined with vinegar is highly corrosive
Review cleaning & disinfection and disposable glove
procedures with all staff, not only those in the Housekeeping
department.
hand sanitizer stations are in high traffic areas.