Vomiting & Diarrhoea

VOMITING & DIARRHOEA AMONG GUESTS


ACT PROMPTLY	It could be: viral gastroenteritis food poisoning due to an individual’s pre-existing medical condition Beware! Viral gastroenteritis can infect other guests, resulting in an outbreak.


CLEANING UP	Vomit in a public place is a risk to other guests and staff. It should be cleared up quickly and safely (see overleaf).


INVESTIGATION	You should inform Environmental Health (see below) if there is an outbreak of diarrhoea and vomiting among guests. An Environmental Health Officer will lead the investigation.


ISOLATION	A guest who develops vomiting or diarrhoea could be infectious to others. They should not mix with other guests but should use a separate toilet and take meals in their room.


CONTACTS	Environmental Health Telephone 01983 823166 Fax 01983 529804 Out of office hours, ring Wightcare (01983 821105) and ask for Gareth Davies. Will advise on cleaning up and isolation. Will investigate if food poisoning is a possibility. Community Infection Control Nursing Telephone 01983 534882 Public Health Telephone 01983 535409 Website: www.iwight.com/eh - navigate to Food Safety and then Information and Guidance Notes.

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VOMITING & DIARRHOEA AMONG GUESTS

ACT PROMPTLY

CLEANING UP

INVESTIGATION

ISOLATION

CONTACTS

Environmental HealthTelephone 01983 823166 Fax 01983 529804

Community Infection Control Nursing

Public Health

Environmental Health
Telephone 01983 823166 Fax 01983 529804