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ENVIRONMENTALMANAGEMENT AND
INFECTION CONTROLIN A TOURIST RESORT
ESTABLISHMENTS
COVID-19SOP
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Waste segregation
Separate normal general wastes and infectious waste (wastes
produced by a suspected COVID-19 or confirmed case)
Keep lidded, foot operating dustbins (double bag) in all rooms
Waste collection from a room with a suspected COVID-19 or confirmed case
When 2/3rd of the waste bin is full, remove and tie the bag
properly
Label the bag (Room number/area from waste collected, date
and time)
Spray bleach solution (1ml bleach in 9ml water)
How to transport waste to a designated waste collection site in the resort
Designate a separate vehicle to collect wastes
Keep a lidded bin (labeled as “infectious waste”) to collect wastes
from rooms
Safely transport to the waste storage area in the resort and keep
these wastes separately
SOP ON ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT AND INFECTION CONTROL FOR COVID-19 IN A TOURIST RESORT ESTABLISHMENTS
Waste handling, collection, transport and disposal
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How to dispose infectious waste
Option 1: IF incinerator is available in the resort, incinerate all wastes
Option 2: IF Incinerator is not available (recommendation from Ministry of Environment):
Remove lid of an empty oil barrel (standard size) Cover 30 to 40 cm of barrel with sand Put waste on top of sand and burn Burn waste faraway from people
Option 3: IF unable to incinerate or burn:
Keep the infectious waste bags for 72 hrs., preferably in outdoor under sunlight. (in an area not accessible to the guests and staffs
After 72 hours can be disposed as municipal waste with precaution
How to disinfect waste collection bins and vehicle
Clean all the bins daily (with cleaning detergent and water) and
disinfect with bleach solution (1ml bleach in 9ml water) the
dustbin daily and let dry
How to ensure workers safety
Designate trained staffs to handle, collect, transport and dispose
waste
Ensure necessary Personal protective equipment’s (Gown, heavy
duty rubber gloves, face mask, goggles or gumboots) are
provided to the staffs
Train staffs how to put on and remove PPE
Wash hands frequently with soap and water
AS A PREVENTIVE AND PROTECTIVE MEASURE, DISPOSE ALL
INFECTIOUS WASTES IN THE RESPECTIVE RESORT ISLAND
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Infectious fabrics
Infectious fabrics include:
Clothes, bed sheets, bed covers and pillowcases used by
patients;
Bed curtains;
Towels
Floor towels used for environmental cleaning.
Fabric collection methods
When removing the bed sheets and other fabrics DO NOT shake
Put the fabrics into a disposable water-soluble plastic bag and tie
(double bag)
Label as “infectious linen” and send the bags to the laundry
room.
Washing
Designate a separate washing machine to wash the infectious
fabrics
Wash with detergent (bleach may be used) in hot water at 60 -
90 °c
Disinfection procedure for Linen and clothing of a suspected COVID -19 or confirmed case
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Disinfection of transport tools
Designated transport tools should be used specifically for
transporting infectious fabrics
Wash with detergent/soap and water immediately each time
after transporting infectious fabrics
Spray bleach solution (1ml bleach in 9ml water) and wipe after
10 minutes.
Workers safety
Designate trained staffs
Ensure necessary Personal Protective Equipment’s (Mask, Apron,
Heavy duty gloves, goggles, gum boots/closed)
Train staffs how to put on and remove PPE
Wash hands frequently with soap and water
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Products for disinfection
Diluted bleach solution 1ml bleach in 9ml water or use 0.5%
sodium hypochlorite solution
OR
Surfaces where diluted bleach solution cannot be used (like
metal) 70% ethanol solution may be used.
OR
If an alternative disinfectant is used within the organization, this
should be checked and ensured that it is effective against the
viruses (for more information refer to COVID-19 Quick Reference
Guidelines version 8, 7th March)
Cleaning and disinfection of surfaces
Ensure disinfection of the surfaces such as door knobs, chairs,
tables, railings etc. with diluted bleach solution (1ml bleach in 9
ml water) at least 3 to 4 times daily
Ensure cleaning of stairs with soap and water and disinfected
with diluted bleach solution (1ml bleach in 49ml water).
Cleaning and disinfection of floor and walls
First clean floor with soap/detergent and water
Rinse with water
Disinfect with diluted bleach solution (1ml bleach in 9 ml water)
Carry out cleaning and disinfection 3 times a day
Cleaning of the room of a suspected COVID-19 or confirmed case
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Cleaning and disinfection of bathroom
Bathrooms should be cleaned once or twice daily and disinfected
with diluted bleach solution 1ml bleach with 49ml water solution.
First clean floor with soap/detergent and water and rinse
Then, disinfect with diluted bleach solution (1ml bleach in 9 ml
water)
Cleaning of used equipment’s
The clothes/ mop heads used for cleaning should be soaked for
10 minutes in soap/detergent solution and hot water (at 60 – 90
degrees C) and washed and rinsed well.
Add bleach if possible to the solution (½ cup or 118ml bleach to
3 ½ liters of water).
Wash utility gloves with soap and water.
Dry the products well after cleaning.
Disposable products should be properly disposed of after use.
Workers safety
Designate trained staffs for cleaning
Ensure necessary Personal protective equipment’s (Mask, Apron,
Heavy duty gloves, goggles, gum boots/closed boots) are
provided to the staffs
Train staffs how to put on and remove PPE
Ensure that the premises is well ventilated (open windows)
during cleaning
Wash hands with soap and water after cleaning
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SEQUENCE FOR PUTTING ON PPE
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SEQUENCE OF REMOVING PPE
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