Cornwall Central School District Coronavirus Cleaning Protocols Department of Facility Management Walter Moran, Director of Facilities Board of Education Meting June 8, 2020
History: Buildings & Grounds Department • Tracking Coronavirus Last week of January 2020 • February 2020: Started daily briefings with staff- our motto “Plan and Prepare” • Mid February 2020: procurement of supplies: disinfectant, cleaners, & PPE including back pack sprayers and wheeled canister sprayer for wide area deployment of disinfectant. • March Through Present: weekly briefings with OUBOCES, County, Cornwall EM • March 2020: modify cleaning protocols as per NYSDOH: Increase disinfectant use throughout the school buildings. • March 2020: National Guard delivers NYS hand sanitizer to CCSD • March 2020: week of the 9 th : clean and disinfect all building areas • March 2020: weeks of16-31: select staff reports for duty - supports food distribution, open buildings for essential staff, performs frequent building checks – all during the shelter in place orders • April 2020: B &G returns to work on a reduced schedule, essential duties only • May 2020: Phase one, B&G staff returns to full schedule • June 2020: Phase two, reopening plan, entry log, cleaning log.
CDC: How Coronavirus Spreads How Coronavirus Spreads. (2020, June 01). Retrieved June 08, 2020, from https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/how-covid-spreads.html
Center for Disease Control Cleaning Protocol Guidance for Cleaning and Disinfecting. (2020, May 07). Retrieved June 08, 2020, from https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/cleaning-disinfecting-decision-tool.html
The Science Behind Hand Washing A drop of ordinary soap that is diluted in water is sufficient to rupture, kill, and destroy many types of bacteria and viruses, including coronavirus . Jabr, F. (2020, March 13). Why Soap Works. Retrieved June 08, 2020, from https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/13/health/soap-coronavirus-handwashing-germs.html
Why Hand Washing Works Against the Coronavirus Soap molecules disrupt the chemical bonds that allow bacteria, viruses and grime to stick to surfaces, lifting them off the skin. Micelles can also form around particles of dirt and fragments of viruses and bacteria, suspending them in floating cages. When you rinse your hands, all the microorganisms that have been damaged, trapped and killed by soap molecules are washed away. Jabr, F. (2020, March 13). Why Soap Works. Retrieved June 08, 2020, from https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/13/health/soap-coronavirus-handwashing-germs.html
Cleaning Product: Heavy Duty Degreaser & Cleaner
Enviro Solutions Disinfectant Efficacy Data Sheet shows effectiveness in mitigating a wide variety of bacteria and viruses, including Coronavirus and SARS
Examples of Frequently Touched Surfaces that Require Cleaning and Disinfection • Tables • Lavatories • Door handles & • Sinks & Toilets Frames • Plumbing fixtures • Light Switches • Keyboard • Countertops • Kitchen fixtures • Phones • Interior of Vehicles • Desk tops • Any shared object • Handrails
CCSD Custodial Procedures • Follow current CDC cleaning guidelines and disinfection protocols • Coordinate with school security to identify what areas of the building are occupied so that area is cleaned & disinfected • Hourly inspections at open lavatories, cleaning and disinfecting. • Cleaning & disinfecting of doors handles during the day • Practice distancing rules & wearing a face covering • Follow hand washing standards • Deploy hand sanitizer at building entrances
CDC Recommendations • Cleaning with soap and water removes germs, dirt, and impurities from surfaces. It lowers the risk of spreading infection. Disinfecting kills germs on surfaces. By killing germs on a surface after cleaning, it can further lower the risk of spreading infection. • Wash your hands with soap - frequently • Routine cleaning is the everyday cleaning practices that businesses and communities normally use to maintain a healthy environment • CDC recommends that people wear a cloth face covering to cover their nose and mouth in the community setting. • Keep your distance: keep at least 6’ away from others
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