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(Rev. 09/25/17) 1 m pl ny ug asting liver damage, altho h unable to work for months. H c epatitis A can sometimes a al use liver failure and death, though this is rare and occurs more commonly in persons 5 nd 0 years of age or older a p ea ersons with other liver dis s es. County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health 5500 Overland Ave. #170 San Diego, CA 92123 858-505-6814 For more information on Hepatitis A or to report individuals with vomiting, diarrhea or fever associated with food consumption, contact: Email: [email protected] Phone: (858) 505-6814 Website: www.sdcdeh.org Hepatitis A is a liver infection caused by the Hepatitis A virus. Highly contagious, the Hepatitis A virus is usually transmitted by the fecal-oral route, either through person-to-person contact or consumption of contaminated food or water. Contamination can occur when infected persons do not wash their hands properly after going to the bathroom and then touch other objects or food items. Surfaces that are frequently touched should be cleaned and sanitized often. Toilet Room Surfaces Light Switch Plates High Chairs Kitchen Surfaces Phones Tables and Chairs Doorknobs Recreation Equipment Computer Keyboards Railings Wheelchairs and Walkers Remote Controls Steps to Clean Spills of Vomit or Feces Put on personal protective equipment, including two sets of gloves, masks and gowns. Block-off area immediately. Clean up visible debris using disposable absorbent material (paper towels or other type of disposable cloths) and minimize aerosols. Discard soiled items carefully in an impervious plastic bag. Thoroughly clean affected area Disinfect area and objects surrounding the contamination with an appropriate disinfectant effective against Hepatitis A. See box to the left “Effective Disinfectants” for 5000 ppm sanitizing solution. Take off outer set of gloves, gown and mask, in that order, and discard before exiting contaminated clean-up area. Place discarded PPE in an impervious plastic bag. Wearing the inner set of gloves, transport bag to a secure trash container; do not allow the bag to come into contact with clothing. Always wash your hands after handling any contaminated material, trash or waste. Effective s bleach tile floors, Other To determine if a product is effective against Hepatitis A, review the product label or product specification sheet and ensure it states “effective against Hepatitis A” or effective against Feline Calicivirus”. You many also search the product name in the Environmental Protection Agency’s registered product database at: https://iaspub.epa.gov/apex/pesticides/f?p=PPLS:1 Wear Gloves and Protect Your Clothing the HEPATITIS A DISINFECTION GUIDELINES

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m Aet Hepatitis A recover co pl ny etely and do not have a l ug asting liver damage, altho h they may feel sick and be unable to work for months. H c epatitis A can sometimes a al use liver failure and death, though this is rare and occursmore commonly in persons 5 nd 0 years of age or older a p ea ersons with other liver dis s es.

County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health 5500 Overland Ave. #170 San Diego, CA 92123 858-505-6814

For more information on Hepatitis A or to report individuals with vomiting, diarrhea or fever associated with food consumption, contact:

Email: [email protected] Phone: (858) 505-6814 Website: www.sdcdeh.org

Hepatitis A is a liver infection caused by the Hepatitis A virus. Highly contagious, the Hepatitis A virus is usually transmitted by the fecal-oral route, either through person-to-person contact or consumption of contaminated food or water. Contamination can occur when infected persons do not wash their hands properly after going to the bathroom and then touch other objects or food items. Surfaces that are frequently touched should be cleaned and sanitized often.

Toilet Room Surfaces Light Switch Plates High Chairs

Kitchen Surfaces Phones Tables and Chairs

Doorknobs Recreation Equipment Computer Keyboards Railings Wheelchairs and Walkers Remote Controls

Steps to Clean Spills of Vomit or Feces

Put on personal protective equipment, including twosets of gloves, masks and gowns.

Block-off area immediately. Clean up visible debris using disposable absorbent

material (paper towels or other type of disposable cloths)and minimize aerosols.

Discard soiled items carefully in an impervious plastic bag. Thoroughly clean affected area Disinfect area and objects surrounding the

contamination with an appropriate disinfectant effectiveagainst Hepatitis A. See box to the left “EffectiveDisinfectants” for 5000 ppm sanitizing solution.

Take off outer set of gloves, gown and mask, in thatorder, and discard before exiting contaminated clean-uparea.

Place discarded PPE in an impervious plastic bag. Wearing the inner set of gloves, transport bag to a

secure trash container; do not allow the bag to comeinto contact with clothing.

Always wash your hands after handling anycontaminated material, trash or waste.

Effective

s bleach tile

floors,

Other To determine if a product is effective against Hepatitis A, review the product label or product specification sheet and ensure it states “effective against Hepatitis A” or “effective against Feline Calicivirus”. You many also search the product name in the Environmental Protection Agency’s registered product database at:

https://iaspub.epa.gov/apex/pesticides/f?p=PPLS:1

Wear Gloves and Protect Your Clothing

the

HEPATITIS A DISINFECTION GUIDELINES

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Preventing the Spread of Illness All food employees must practice diligent handwashing and good personal hygiene

(see below for handwashing procedures). Use utensils or gloves to eliminate bare hand contact with ready- to-eat food. Thoroughly and continuously disinfect the facility and food areas using the guidelines at the reverse of this

document.

Handwashing Food employees shall thoroughly wash their hands and arms with soap and water for at least 20 seconds;

thoroughly rinse with clean running water and properly dry their hands and arms. Ensure handwashing signs are posted in the appropriate locations.

Employees shall wash their hands in all of the following instances:

Immediately before engaging in food preparations, including working with non-prepackaged food, cleanequipment and utensils, and unwrapped single-use food containers and utensils.

After touching bare human body parts other than clean hands and clean, exposed portions of arms. After using the toilet room. After caring for, or handling any animal allowed in a food facility. After coughing, sneezing, using a handkerchief or disposable tissue, using tobacco, eating or drinking. After handling soiled equipment or utensils. Before putting on disposable gloves to start working with food. During food preparation, as often as necessary to remove dirt and contamination; and when changing tasks

to prevent cross-contamination. When switching between working with raw food and working with ready-to-eat food. Before dispensing or serving food, or handling clean tableware and serving utensils in the food service area. After engaging in other activities that contaminate hands.

Employee Health Guidelines All food employees must be knowledgeable of the relationship between personal health, hygiene and food safety. Information on this topic can be found in the California Retail Food Code, Chapter 3 Article 3 – Employee Health.

The Employees are Responsible for Notifying the Person in Charge • Notify the Person in Charge if you have been diagnosed with a Hepatitis A infection. Be advised that employees are also

required to report the following: Salmonella, Shigella, Enterohemorrhagic or shiga toxin-producing E. coli, Norovirus, andEntamoeba histolytica.

• Remember, you should not work with food or utensils if you are sick with acute gastrointestinal illnesses.Acute gastrointestinal illness is diarrhea, either alone or with vomiting, fever or abdominal cramps.

The Person in Charge is Responsible for Meeting the Following Requirements • REPORT to the County of San Diego - Department of Environmental Health (DEH) when a food employee is diagnosed

with Hepatitis A. Call (858) 505-6814. Remember that the following illnesses must also be reported: Salmonella, Shigella,Enterohemorrhagic or shiga toxin-producing E. coli, Norovirus, and Entamoeba histolytica.

• REPORT to the DEH if two or more people are sick with acute gastrointestinal illness; call (858) 505-6814.Acute gastrointestinal illness is diarrhea, either alone or with vomiting, fever or abdominal cramps.

• EXCLUDE a food employee from the food facility if diagnosed with Salmonella, Hepatitis A, Norovirus, Shigella,Enterohemorrhagic or shiga toxin producing E. coli, or Entamoeba histolytica. Only the County of San Diego DEH or theHealth and Human Services Agency can clear an excluded employee to return to work.

• RESTRICT a food employee from working with exposed food, clean equipment, clean linens, clean utensils andunwrapped single-service articles if food employee is suffering from symptoms of acute gastrointestinal illness orexperiencing persistent coughing, sneezing or nasal discharges. Restrictions can be removed by the Person in Chargewhen the food employee states they no longer have symptoms of illness.

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m Aet Hepatitis A recover co pl ny etely and do not have a l ug asting liver damage, altho h they may feel sick and be

unable to work for months. H c epatitis A can sometimes a al use liver failure and death, though this is rare and occurs more commonly in persons 5 nd 0 years of age or older a p ea ersons with other liver dis s es.

HEPATITIS A

GUIA PARA DESINFECCIÓN

Condado de San Diego Departamento de Salud Ambiental 5500 Overland Ave. #170 San Diego, CA 92123 858-505-6814

Para recibir información adicional sobre el hepatitis A o para reportar individuos con vómito, diarrea o fiebreasociada con el consumo de alimentos, contáctenos por:

Email: [email protected]

Teléfono: (858) 505-6814

Página web: www.sdcdeh.org

La Hepatitis A es una infección del hígado ocasionada por el virus de la Hepatitis A. El virus de la Hepatitis A es sumamente contagioso y se transmite generalmente por la ruta fecal-oral (ingestión de materia fecal) que ocurre por medio de contacto personal o por el consumo de alimentos o agua contaminados. La contaminación puede ocurrir cuando las personas infectadas no se lavan sus manos adecuadamente después de ir al baño y luego tocan objetos o alimentos. Las superficies que se tocan con frecuencia deben limpiarse y desinfectarse con frecuencia.

Superficies del baño Superficies de la cocina Chapas de las puertas Equipos recreativos Interruptores de luz Teléfonos Teclados de computadora Barandales Sillas de los niños Mesas y sillas Sillas de ruedas y caminadoras Controles remotos

Pasos para limpiar derrames de vómito o materia fecal

Usar equipo de protección personal como guantes, máscaras ybatas.

Bloquear el área de inmediato.

Limpiar todos los restos visibles usando material absorbenteque sea desechable (toallas de papel o algún otro tipo detrapo desechable) y minimizar los aerosoles.

Desechar los artículos sucios cuidadosamente en una bolsaimpermeable de plástico.

Limpiar la zona completamente.

Desinfectar completamente el área y los objetos contaminadoscon un desinfectante apropiado y eficaz contra la Hepatitis A.Ver el cuadro de la izquierda “Desinfectantes Eficaces” parainstrucciones sobre cómo preparar una solución desinfectante con 5000 ppm de cloro.

Quitarse los guantes, la bata y la mante con 5000 ppmiado yeficaz contra la Hepatitis A. alir de la zona desinfectada.

Deshacerse del equipo de protección personal en una bolsaimpermeable de plástico.

Colocarse un nuevo par de guantes y transportar la bolsa a un contenedor de basura que esté asegurado. No permitir que labolsa entre en contacto con la ropa del empleado.

Siempre lavar las manos después de manejar cualquiermaterial contaminado, basura o residuos.

Otros Para determinar si un desinfectante es eficaz en contra de la Hepatitis A, revise la etiqueta o las especificaciones del producto y asegúrese que diga: “efectivo contra la Hepatitis A” o “efectivo contra Feline Calcivirus”. También puede consultar la página web de la Agencia de Protección Ambiental para determinar si el

desinfectante es eficaz en contra de la Hepatitis A. Visite:

https://iaspub.epa.gov/apex/pesticides/f?p=PPLS:1

.

Use guantes y proteja su ropa

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Previniendo que se Propague la Enfermedad

Todos los empleados que trabajen con alimentos deben practicar diligentemente el lavado de manos y la buena higienepersonal (ver a continuación el procedimiento para el lavado de manos).

Usar utensilios o guantes para eliminar el contacto directo de las manos con los alimentos listos para consumirse.Desinfectar completamente y continuamente las instalaciones las áreas de alimentos usando las guías al reverso de estedocumento.

El Lavado de Manos Todos los empleados que trabajen con alimentos deben utilizar agua y jabón para lavarse sus manos y brazos por

un mínimo de 20 segundos. Después, asegurarse de enjuagar las manos y brazos completamente con agua limpia corriente y secar las manos y brazos adecuadamente.

Asegúrese de que los anuncios con instrucciones para lavarse las manos estén colocadas en todos los lugares apropiados.

Los empleados deben de lavarse sus manos en todas estas situaciones:

Inmediatamente antes de involucrarse en la preparación de alimentos, incluyendo el manejo de alimentos no empacados,equipo y utensilios limpios, así como recipientes y utensilios individuales (sin envoltura) para alimentos.

Después de tocar partes descubiertas del cuerpo, con excepción de manos limpias y partes descubiertas limpias de losbrazos.

Después de usar el baño. Después de cuidar o manejar cualquier animal permitido en una instalación de alimentos. Después de toser, estornudar, usar un pañuelo o papel desechable, usar tabaco, comer o beber. Después de manejar equipo o utensilios sucios. Antes de ponerse guantes desechables para empezar a trabajar con los alimentos. Durante la preparación de alimentos, con la frecuencia necesaria para eliminar suciedad y contaminación; y cuando se

cambie de tareas para evitar la contaminación cruzada. Cuando cambie de tareas trabajando con alimentos crudos y comenzando a trabajar con alimentos listos para consumirse. Antes de servir o distribuir alimentos, o manejar artículos de mesa y utensilios para servir en la zona de servicio de

alimentos.

Después de involucrarse en cualquier otras actividades que contamine las manos.

Reglas Generales de Salud Para el Empleado Todos los empleados deben tener conocimiento de la relación entre su salud personal, higiene, y la seguridad de los alimentos. Encuentre información sobre este tema en el Código de Alimentos al Menudeo de California, Capítulo 3, Artículo 3, Salud del Empleado.

Los empleados son responsables de notificar a la persona encargada en los siguientes casos:

Notifique a la persona encargada si usted ha sido diagnosticado con una infección de Hepatitis A. Note que también serequiere que los empleados reporten si fueron diagnosticados con las siguientes enfermedades: Salmonela, Shigella,E. coli Entero hemorrágica o productora de toxina shiga, Norovirus y Entamoeba Histolytica.

Recuerde, no debe trabajar con alimentos ni utensilios si tiene una enfermedad gastrointestinal activa.Enfermedades gastrointestinales activas incluyen síntomas como la diarrea, ya sea sola o con vómito, fiebre ocalambres abdominales.

La persona encargada es responsable de cumplir con los siguientes requisitos

REPORTAR al Condado de San Diego - Departamento de Salud Ambiental (DEH) cuando un empleado ha sido diagnosticado conhepatitis A. Reporte al (858) 505-6814. Recuerde que también se deben reportar las siguientes enfermedades: Salmonela, Shigella,E. coli Entero hemorrágica o productora de toxina shiga, Norovirus y Entamoeba histolytica.

REPORTAR al DEH si dos o más personas están enfermas con enfermedades gastrointestinales agudas. Llamar al (858) 505-6814.Las enfermedades gastrointestinales agudas incluyen la diarrea, sola o con vómito, fiebre o calambres abdominales.

EXCLUIR de trabajar a un empleado que trabaja con alimentos si ha sido diagnosticado con Salmonela, Shigella, E. coli Enterohemorrágica o productora de toxina shiga, Norovirus y Entamoeba Histolytica. Solo el DEH del Condado de San Diego o la Agencia de Servicios de Salud y Servicios Humanos pueden autorizar que un empleado que ha sido excluido regrese a trabajar.

RESTRINGIR que un empleado que trabaja con alimentos sea expuesto a los alimentos, equipo limpio, mantelería limpia, utensilioslimpios y artículos individuales (sin envoltura) para servicio, si el empleado padece de síntomas de enfermedad gastrointestinalaguda o si experimenta tos, estornudos o descargas nasales persistentes. Las restricciones pueden removerse por la personaencargada cuando el empleado manifieste que ya no tiene síntomas de la enfermedad.