加强全行业清洁和安全指南| AHLA安全住宿

THE SAFE STAY INITIATIVE The COVID-19 public health emergency that began in 2020 represented a unique challengefor the hospitality industry, which was already committed to the safety and health of itsemployees and guests. AHLA convened a Stay Safe Advisory Council, drawing from allsegments of the hotel industry, to develop strategy and guidelines for a unified industrycommitment to enhanced cleaning measures and safety. With the guidance of the Advisory Council,AHLA released its first Stay Safe Guidelineson May 4, 2020. The Safe Stay initiative represented a new level of focus and transparencyfor an industry that had always prioritized rigorous standards for cleanliness and safety, withguidance on employee and guest health, employee responsibilities, cleaning products andprotocols, and physical distancing. Designed to adapt to changing conditions, the guidelinesevolved, and wererevised most recently in August 2022. The COVID-19 public healthemergency formally ended on May 11, 2023. The end of the public health emergency, however, has not changed the hotel industry’scommitment to enhanced health and safety measures. AHLA’s members continue to embracethe Safe Stay guidelines as a standard for protecting employee and guest health. AlthoughCOVID-19 presented unique challenges, it was not the first public health risk the industry hasfaced, nor will it be the last. These updated Safe Stay guidelines are broadly applicable, andwill help hotels protect their employees and guests. We thank the Safe Stay Advisory Council for their leadership in developing these guidelines;our medical consultant, Dr. Louis Tripoli, for his hard work and expertise; and our PlatinumPartner, Ecolab, for continuing to serve as an information resource. Employee & Guest Healthand Safety Employee Vaccination Information Please refer to the CDC’s most recent guidance onStaying Up to Date with COVID-19 Vaccinesand tothe CDC’s recommendations forPromoting (Influenza) Vaccination in the Workplace. Please refer to theEEOC’s What You Should Know About COVID-19 and the ADA, the RehabilitationAct, and Other EEO Laws. Face Coverings & Other Protective Steps The CDC providesguidance for the use of facemasks and other personal protective equipment (PPE).Local and state laws may apply. Washing Hands & Hand Sanitizer Housekeeping staff should clean hands or change gloves between cleaning guest rooms. When possible,employees should wear gloves for added protection and sanitation efforts while being mindful ofunintentional cross-contamination. Proper hand hygiene, in accordance with CDC guidelines, should befollowed before and after removing the gloves. If not wearing protective gloves, all employees should followCDC guidance regarding handwashingand use of hand sanitizer.CDC guidelinesprovide recommendations for employee procedures andprotocols regarding hand washing and the use of hand sanitizer. Washing hands with soap and water isthe preferable method. Employees should wash their hands for at least 20 seconds, or use hand sanitizerwhen a sink is not available, after any of the following activities: using the restroom sneezing, touching theface, cleaning, smoking, eating, drinking, accepting items from a guest (ID, cash, credit card, key card),taking a break, before a shift, and as needed throughout the shift. In situations where soap and water are not available, alcohol-based sanitizer is recommended. Handsanitizer dispensers should includeno less than 60% alcohol content, where available, and be touchlesswhere possible. Added attention should be given to ensure that adequate soap products are available in restroom sinks,employee washing stations, and other areas for hand washing. As available, dispensers should be placedat key guest and employee entrances and contact areas. Signage The OSHA Job Safety and Health: It’s the Law posterinforms workers of their rights under theOccupational Health and Safety Act. Federal law requires all covered employers to display the poster in aconspicuous place where workers can see it. Some states have their own workplace safety and health programs, and these states may have their ownsafety and health posters and signage requirements. Cleaning & DisinfectingProducts and Protocols Following your normal routine cleaning, you can disinfect frequently touched surfaces and objects usinga product fromEPA’s list of approved productsthat are effective against all trains and variants of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19 disease, or alcohol solutions with at least 60% alcohol in accordancewith CDC requirements for use and effectiveness against viruses, bacteria and other airborne andbloodborne pathogens. For more information, please refer to theCDC guidelines on disinfecting buildingsand facilities. Follow the instructions on the label to ensure safe and effective use of the product. Cleaning Facilities and Common Areas Surfaces frequently touched by multiple people should be cleaned and disinfecte