• guests will need to sanitize hands before entering B&Bs
• PLEASE SEE MASKING POLICY (below)
• all rooms are left empty for three days after guest(s), followed by a deep disinfecting cleaning of all surfaces in the room and common areas.
• take-out is available at restaurants and some patios are open or ask about adding dinner to your stay.
• all bedding and towels undergo hot sanitizing wash.

 

We pride ourselves in a safe and clean environment for all.

 

Masking Policy

This policy has been written to continue to safeguard the community against COVID-19 and ensure compliance with the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act (EMCPA) Ontario Regulation 263/20 s.4(2) as instructed by the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit’s (HKPR) Medical Officer of Health. (NAME OF ESTABLISHMENT) recognizes our role in reducing the spread of COVID-19 in our community.

 

Effective 12:01 a.m. July 13, 2020:

 

Windswept.ca Properties (Windswept on the Trent-Water Tower, Coach House and RV, Hastings House B&B, Emilyville Inn, Elsie Js, Oak Island) requires anyone entering the premises to wear a non-medical mask or face covering at all times when 6feet of physical distancing is not feasible.

Upon arrival at the property for check-in we ask all guests to protect themselves and those around you by requiring everyone to wear a non-medical Face Mask or covering and sanitize their hands. Sanitizer is available at each location. Your temperature may also be taken.

• Face Masks are required when coming out for breakfast or at pre-arranged meals.
• Breakfasts will be served outside at staggered times and masks are required.
• We request that you bring your own Face Masks – we only have limited supplies at the properties.
• Face Masks are mandatory in all commercial locations in Northumberland County and Trent Hills.
• Face Masks are mandatory in all Common areas of the properties.

 

The non-medical mask or face covering must be worn while inside the premises, unless it is reasonably required to temporarily remove the face covering for services provided by Windswept.ca Properties (Windswept on the Trent-Water Tower, Coach House and RV, Hastings House B&B, Emilyville Inn, Elsie Js, Oak Island). If 6feet social distancing not feasible Face Masks must be worn at all times.

 

All persons will be notified of this requirement through signage posted at all entries and throughout the premises.

 

This policy will be enacted and enforced in ‘good faith’ by (Windswept.ca Properties) and is an opportunity to educate patrons about the use of non-medical masks or face coverings while indoors as a community safety measure.

 

Exceptions

• Some people may not be able to tolerate wearing a mask. Windswept Properties (Windswept on the Trent-Water Tower, Coach House and RV, Hastings House B&B, Emilyville Inn, Elsie Js, Oak Island) will exempt a person from wearing a non-medical mask or face covering on the premises if the person is:
• A child under the age of two years old
• A child under the age of 5 years old either chronologically or developmentally who cannot be persuaded to wear a face covering by their caregiver
• Unable to remove their mask without assistance
• Unable to wear a mask for medical reasons such as but not limited to, respiratory disease, cognitive difficulties, difficulties in hearing or processing information
• Unable to wear a face covering for any religious reason

 

Role of Staff

• All staff will be trained on the new policy regarding face covering requirements.
• All staff will be required to wear a non-medical mask or face covering while working in the space that services the public.
• Staff will do their best to limit entry of any person not wearing a non-medical mask or face covering. Efforts may include:
• Giving a verbal reminder upon entry that the customer is instructed to wear a face covering by the HKPR District Health Unit, Medical Officer of Health
• For customers in the premises seen removing their face covering for extended periods of time, giving a verbal reminder of the requirement to wear a face covering under instruction by the Medical Officer of Health for the HKPR District Health Unit
• If a customer refuses to put on a face covering and refuses to leave the premises, staff are not required to engage further; there is not a need to turn away or remove a customer to achieve the best effort standard

 

This policy remains in effect until such time as instructions are modified or revoked by the Medical Officer of Health for the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit.

 

On behalf of the Windswept.ca Properties we thank you for your assistance in keeping everyone safe.