06-03-2020, 12:08 PM
Colleagues-
See below JTCC's draft for cleaning and disinfection protocols. We use this as our guide for returned materials and space disinfection.
This was built by Grace Chafin, a member of Team Tyler Libraries. Feel free to use it as a inspiration for your own policies and protocols.
Live document here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/19zR0_mWHqcmULbSGV-m6j9kRpzzqRlja/view?usp=sharing
Suzanne
John Tyler Community College Libraries
Cleaning and Disinfection Protocols: SARS-CoV-2
Disclaimer
The library is not a controlled space and cannot be cleaned and treated to the sterile standard of a healthcare facility or laboratory. By performing these cleaning practices, one should not be held liable for the transmission of SARS-CoV-2. These protocols do not replace the safety of social distancing. Personal protective equipment and cleaning cannot and will not always protect from spread of SARS-CoV-2 fomites. While these actions may assist in prevention, they do not guarantee safety for library users or employees.
Cleaning - The act of removing germs, but not killing them or rendering them non transmissible. This may reduce the risk of spread by lowering numbers of infectious agents (CDC, 2020a, Section 2).
Disinfecting - Disinfecting requires an EPA-approved disinfectant (Centers for Disease Control [CDC], 2020b, p. 2).
Personal Protective Equipment [PPE]
Whenever cleaning or disinfecting an object or surface that may be contaminated, it is necessary to wear gloves. These should be discarded after use, and hands should be washed immediately (CDC, 2020a, Section 5).
Masks are only effective when worn properly. Follow these steps from the World Health Organization [WHO] to maintain safe use:
● Before putting on a mask, clean hands with alcohol-based hand rub or soap and water.
● Cover mouth and nose with mask and make sure there are no gaps between your face and the mask.
● Avoid touching the mask while using it; if you do, clean your hands with alcohol-based hand rub or soap and water.
● Replace the mask with a new one as soon as it is damp and do not re-use single-use masks.
● To remove the mask: remove it from behind (do not touch the front of mask); discard immediately in a closed bin; clean hands with alcohol-based hand rub or soap and water (WHO, 2020, Section 3).
Gloves and gowns are recommended for all cleaning tasks by the CDC where infected persons may be present (2020c, Section 8).
When gowns cannot be worn, long sleeves are recommended.
Cleaning Agents
In the absence of an EPA approved disinfectant, 1/3 of a cup of bleach mixed thoroughly in one gallon of water may be substituted. Additionally, 70% alcohol solutions such as isopropanol will adequately disinfect a surface (CDC, 2020b, p.3; Kampf, 2018). Towels and tissues will need to be readily available for use with these disinfectants.
EPA List N approved disinfectants are the only products approved to be able to disinfect hard, non-porous surfaces that may contain viral fomites.
Soft, porous surfaces and paper products can only be sufficiently disinfected by isolation over time or machine washing.
*Do not use canned air. When utilizing spray cleaner, dispense onto tissue or paper towel before wiping down a surface (instead of spraying surface directly) *
Hard (Non-Porous) Surfaces
● Door handles
● Light switches
● Telephones
● Tables/counter tops
● Plastic chairs
● Shelving/stacks
● Face shields
Soft (Porous) Surfaces
● Clothing
● Cloth covers
● Cushions
● Chairs
Electronics
● Keyboards
● Desktops
● Laptops
● Calculators
● Tablets
● Cell phones
Other Items
● Books
● Paper materials
● Mail
● Magazines
Book Drop
Equipment:
● Mask
● Gloves
● Disinfecting Agent (wipe or hand sanitizer)
● Cart
● 2 Boxes lined with plastic bags – you may label these “Paper” and “Plastic” as appropriate
1) Wash hands, put on mask (and face shield and gown?) and appropriately sized gloves according to PPE protocol. *Do not touch your face or mask until you have completed all steps*
2) Take cart with lined boxes to book drop, open with key, place key on top shelf of cart next to boxes
3) Remove items and place them in boxes based on material type. Plastic covered items should be placed in one box, paper items should be placed in the other.
4) Close plastic bag around items within respective boxes
5) Disinfect gloved hands
6) Lock book drop with key
7) Bring cart to library, disinfect gloves again
8) Remove bags from boxes and place in appropriate quarantine location (Midlo – Computer Lab, Chester - Computer Lab), label with sticky note detailing “Item Type,” “Date and Time,” and personal initials
9) Wipe down cart top shelves and return to storage place, disinfect glasses/face shield if applicable remove and dispose of gloves
10) Wash hands and wrists according to handwashing protocol
Returned Materials
Equipment:
● Mask
● Gloves
● Disinfecting Agent (wipe or hand sanitizer)
● Cart
● Boxes lined with plastic bag
1) Direct patron to place their return item into the appropriate labeled and plastic bag lined box on cart (books, electronics, etc.)
2) When box is 50% or more full (or end of day?), wash hands, put on gloves and face mask
3) Cinch bag closed around contaminated items
4) Place bag with items in quarantine room
5) Disinfect gloves
5) Label with sticky note detailing “Item Type,” “Date and Time,” and initials
6) Replace bag in box for further use
Item Check Out (in person)
1) Patron will provide name, student number, or MyTyler username from 6 feet away
2) Patron will read barcode to staff member
3) Item will be checked out to patron in Alma
(Gate should be unplugged to prevent beeping at sensitized books)
Item Check Out (curbside pick-up)
1) Patron can request titles through Primo, on the phone, or by email
2) Staff will place “hold” for the items requested by user in Alma on their account (unless it can be pulled immediately)
3) Available items will be pulled by a library staff member wearing appropriate PPE
4) Patron will call upon arrival to pick up loop, and staff member will ask for their identification and check out the materials to the patron in Alma. Staff member will also ask for vehicle description, and ask that they kindly pop the trunk for their books to be delivered
5) Staff member wearing appropriate PPE will bring items to car and place in trunk
6) Once back in the library, sterilize gloves OR (if removing PPE) sterilize gloves, remove face mask, and dispose of gloves. Wash hands and wrists.
Cleaning and Disinfecting a Computer
Equipment:
● Mask
● Gloves
● Disinfecting Agent
● Paper towels or disposable wipes
1) Wash hands, put on mask and appropriately sized gloves according to PPE protocol
2) Switch out keyboards and mice? Wipe down desk
References
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2020a, March 28). Detailed Disinfection Guidance: Interim recommendations for U.S. households with suspected or confirmed coronavirus disease 2019. Retrieved May , 2020 from https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/cleaning-disinfection.html
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2020b, April 28). Guidance for Cleaning and Disinfecting Public Spaces, Workplaces, Businesses, Schools, and Homes. Retrieved May 7, 2020 from https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/pdf/Reopening_America_Guidance.pdf
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2020c, April 14). Cleaning and Disinfecting Your Facility: Everyday steps, steps when someone is sick, and considerations for employers. Retrieved May 7, 2020 from https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/disinfecting-building-facility.html
Kampf, G. (2018). Efficacy of ethanol against viruses in hand disinfection. The Journal of hospital infection, 98(4), 331–338. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhin.2017.08.025
World Health Organization. Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Advice for the Public: When and how to use masks. Retrieved April 7, 2020, from https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/advice-for-public/when-and-how-to-use-masks
See below JTCC's draft for cleaning and disinfection protocols. We use this as our guide for returned materials and space disinfection.
This was built by Grace Chafin, a member of Team Tyler Libraries. Feel free to use it as a inspiration for your own policies and protocols.
Live document here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/19zR0_mWHqcmULbSGV-m6j9kRpzzqRlja/view?usp=sharing
Suzanne
John Tyler Community College Libraries
Cleaning and Disinfection Protocols: SARS-CoV-2
Disclaimer
The library is not a controlled space and cannot be cleaned and treated to the sterile standard of a healthcare facility or laboratory. By performing these cleaning practices, one should not be held liable for the transmission of SARS-CoV-2. These protocols do not replace the safety of social distancing. Personal protective equipment and cleaning cannot and will not always protect from spread of SARS-CoV-2 fomites. While these actions may assist in prevention, they do not guarantee safety for library users or employees.
Cleaning - The act of removing germs, but not killing them or rendering them non transmissible. This may reduce the risk of spread by lowering numbers of infectious agents (CDC, 2020a, Section 2).
Disinfecting - Disinfecting requires an EPA-approved disinfectant (Centers for Disease Control [CDC], 2020b, p. 2).
Personal Protective Equipment [PPE]
Whenever cleaning or disinfecting an object or surface that may be contaminated, it is necessary to wear gloves. These should be discarded after use, and hands should be washed immediately (CDC, 2020a, Section 5).
Masks are only effective when worn properly. Follow these steps from the World Health Organization [WHO] to maintain safe use:
● Before putting on a mask, clean hands with alcohol-based hand rub or soap and water.
● Cover mouth and nose with mask and make sure there are no gaps between your face and the mask.
● Avoid touching the mask while using it; if you do, clean your hands with alcohol-based hand rub or soap and water.
● Replace the mask with a new one as soon as it is damp and do not re-use single-use masks.
● To remove the mask: remove it from behind (do not touch the front of mask); discard immediately in a closed bin; clean hands with alcohol-based hand rub or soap and water (WHO, 2020, Section 3).
Gloves and gowns are recommended for all cleaning tasks by the CDC where infected persons may be present (2020c, Section 8).
When gowns cannot be worn, long sleeves are recommended.
Cleaning Agents
In the absence of an EPA approved disinfectant, 1/3 of a cup of bleach mixed thoroughly in one gallon of water may be substituted. Additionally, 70% alcohol solutions such as isopropanol will adequately disinfect a surface (CDC, 2020b, p.3; Kampf, 2018). Towels and tissues will need to be readily available for use with these disinfectants.
EPA List N approved disinfectants are the only products approved to be able to disinfect hard, non-porous surfaces that may contain viral fomites.
Soft, porous surfaces and paper products can only be sufficiently disinfected by isolation over time or machine washing.
*Do not use canned air. When utilizing spray cleaner, dispense onto tissue or paper towel before wiping down a surface (instead of spraying surface directly) *
Hard (Non-Porous) Surfaces
● Door handles
● Light switches
● Telephones
● Tables/counter tops
● Plastic chairs
● Shelving/stacks
● Face shields
Soft (Porous) Surfaces
● Clothing
● Cloth covers
● Cushions
● Chairs
Electronics
● Keyboards
● Desktops
● Laptops
● Calculators
● Tablets
● Cell phones
Other Items
● Books
● Paper materials
● Magazines
Book Drop
Equipment:
● Mask
● Gloves
● Disinfecting Agent (wipe or hand sanitizer)
● Cart
● 2 Boxes lined with plastic bags – you may label these “Paper” and “Plastic” as appropriate
1) Wash hands, put on mask (and face shield and gown?) and appropriately sized gloves according to PPE protocol. *Do not touch your face or mask until you have completed all steps*
2) Take cart with lined boxes to book drop, open with key, place key on top shelf of cart next to boxes
3) Remove items and place them in boxes based on material type. Plastic covered items should be placed in one box, paper items should be placed in the other.
4) Close plastic bag around items within respective boxes
5) Disinfect gloved hands
6) Lock book drop with key
7) Bring cart to library, disinfect gloves again
8) Remove bags from boxes and place in appropriate quarantine location (Midlo – Computer Lab, Chester - Computer Lab), label with sticky note detailing “Item Type,” “Date and Time,” and personal initials
9) Wipe down cart top shelves and return to storage place, disinfect glasses/face shield if applicable remove and dispose of gloves
10) Wash hands and wrists according to handwashing protocol
Returned Materials
Equipment:
● Mask
● Gloves
● Disinfecting Agent (wipe or hand sanitizer)
● Cart
● Boxes lined with plastic bag
1) Direct patron to place their return item into the appropriate labeled and plastic bag lined box on cart (books, electronics, etc.)
2) When box is 50% or more full (or end of day?), wash hands, put on gloves and face mask
3) Cinch bag closed around contaminated items
4) Place bag with items in quarantine room
5) Disinfect gloves
5) Label with sticky note detailing “Item Type,” “Date and Time,” and initials
6) Replace bag in box for further use
Item Check Out (in person)
1) Patron will provide name, student number, or MyTyler username from 6 feet away
2) Patron will read barcode to staff member
3) Item will be checked out to patron in Alma
(Gate should be unplugged to prevent beeping at sensitized books)
Item Check Out (curbside pick-up)
1) Patron can request titles through Primo, on the phone, or by email
2) Staff will place “hold” for the items requested by user in Alma on their account (unless it can be pulled immediately)
3) Available items will be pulled by a library staff member wearing appropriate PPE
4) Patron will call upon arrival to pick up loop, and staff member will ask for their identification and check out the materials to the patron in Alma. Staff member will also ask for vehicle description, and ask that they kindly pop the trunk for their books to be delivered
5) Staff member wearing appropriate PPE will bring items to car and place in trunk
6) Once back in the library, sterilize gloves OR (if removing PPE) sterilize gloves, remove face mask, and dispose of gloves. Wash hands and wrists.
Cleaning and Disinfecting a Computer
Equipment:
● Mask
● Gloves
● Disinfecting Agent
● Paper towels or disposable wipes
1) Wash hands, put on mask and appropriately sized gloves according to PPE protocol
2) Switch out keyboards and mice? Wipe down desk
References
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2020a, March 28). Detailed Disinfection Guidance: Interim recommendations for U.S. households with suspected or confirmed coronavirus disease 2019. Retrieved May , 2020 from https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/cleaning-disinfection.html
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2020b, April 28). Guidance for Cleaning and Disinfecting Public Spaces, Workplaces, Businesses, Schools, and Homes. Retrieved May 7, 2020 from https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/pdf/Reopening_America_Guidance.pdf
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2020c, April 14). Cleaning and Disinfecting Your Facility: Everyday steps, steps when someone is sick, and considerations for employers. Retrieved May 7, 2020 from https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/disinfecting-building-facility.html
Kampf, G. (2018). Efficacy of ethanol against viruses in hand disinfection. The Journal of hospital infection, 98(4), 331–338. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhin.2017.08.025
World Health Organization. Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Advice for the Public: When and how to use masks. Retrieved April 7, 2020, from https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/advice-for-public/when-and-how-to-use-masks
Suzanne Sherry, MLIS
Library Director, John Tyler Community College
Phone: 804-594-1523 (Midlothian Campus)
Phone: 804-706-5201 (Chester Campus)
ssherry@jtcc.edu | www.library.jtcc.edu
Library Director, John Tyler Community College
Phone: 804-594-1523 (Midlothian Campus)
Phone: 804-706-5201 (Chester Campus)
ssherry@jtcc.edu | www.library.jtcc.edu