Housekeeping Policies. User responsibilities are but are not limited to the following:
Housekeeping Policies. User policies include but are not limited to the following:
Housekeeping Policies. The Shelter Operator is committed to, and understands the importance of, maintaining hygienic, sanitary environments for the well-being of participants, volunteers and staff. The Shelter Operator maintains written, standardized housekeeping procedures. Each procedure has been designed for the safety of staff and participants and for a consistent, high standard of housekeeping. Staff are provided with training in these procedures, are monitored in performance of the procedures, and evaluated in their effective use of them. Training also includes education on different hazardous materials with which staff may come into contact when carrying out their assigned work tasks. The complete list of procedures is included in a Shelter Policy and Procedures Manual and made available to all employees. Outside janitorial staff are contracted to assist in the maintenance and cleaning of the facility. Thorough daily cleaning of all participant areas include living quarters, kitchen and dining areas, and common areas are done using institution strength anti-bacterial products. Bathrooms, showers, and eating areas are given priority attention. The kitchen and dining areas are cleaned according to strict health standards after each meal. Office space is cleaned weekly by the contracted janitorial staff and as needed by Shelter staff and partner organizations using the space. To prevent cross-contamination, participants are encouraged to store personal toiletries in plastic sealable bags on their beds when not in use. Participants are assigned a set of linens at intake for their use while in the shelter. The participant is responsible for making and maintaining their bed each morning. Staff washes linens and participant laundry weekly in hot water with bleach (except when cleaning participants’ colored laundry) unless special circumstances require more regular cleaning. All staff practice universal precautions in handling laundry, cleaning of facility, and general self-health care. Specifically: • Staff wear appropriate protective garments (i.e. gloves) while completing tasks; • Staff use recommended disinfecting cleaning products for each area of facility; • Staff practice required hand-washing procedures; • Kitchen staff are trained in and practice required food-handling procedures; • All participant clothes are washed upon initial intake and weekly thereafter; • All laundry is handled according to safety and washing procedures; • Staff and volunteers follow a set of Progr...
