COMDTMIDNINST 5010.1B - Infection Control in Brigade Areas - Standard Operating Procedures

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Commandant of Midshipmen Instruction 5010.1B establishes standardized infection control guidance for berthing spaces, quarantine quarters, and emergency use areas during infectious/communicable disease outbreaks. The instruction defines communicable diseases and sets cleaning and disinfection expectations, including procedures for cleaning body fluids, a bed bug action plan, and sanitation inspections led by Naval Health Clinic Annapolis preventative medicine technicians. It also assigns responsibilities across faculty, staff, the chain of command, and the Brigade, focusing on limiting transmission through proper quarantine use, restricted access, and rigorous housekeeping and hand hygiene.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryPresentations

FormatPDF

Pages15

Reading Time5 min

AccessFree to download

Purpose

Cancellation

Scope and Applicability

Action and Familiarization

Background

Guidance to Prevent Outbreaks

Dorm/Quarantine Room Usage

Quarantine room locations

Authorized personnel and permissions

Quarantine Room Check-In Process and Responsibilities

Medical Clinic notification

Commandant Facilities Director actions

DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY OFFICE OF THE COMMANDANT OF MIDSHIPMEN UNITED STATES NAVAL ACADEMY 101 CALVERT ROAD ANNAPOLIS MARYLAND 21402-5100 COMDTMIDNINST 5010 .lB FACILITIES 14 Apr 2025 COMMANDANT OF MIDSHIPMEN INSTRUCTION 5010.lB From: Commandant of Midshipmen, U.S. Naval Academy Subj: INFECTION CONTROL IN BRIGADE AREAS STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES Ref: (a) NAVMED P-5010-1 Tri-Service Food Code (b) NAVMED P-5010-2 Sanitation of Living Spaces and Related Service Facilities Encl: (1) Standard Operating Procedures for Disinfecting Midshipmen Quarantine Rooms (2) Standard Operating Procedures for Cleaning Body Fluids (3) Standard Operating Procedures for Brigade Sanitation Inspections (4) Bed Bug Standard Operating Procedure Checklist 1. Purpose. To establish guidelines and procedures that detail the proper conduct and use of berthing spaces within the hall during an infectious/communicable disease outbreak. Communicable diseases are diseases or illnesses that can be transmitted from one human to another, which include meningitis; influenzas, pandemic flu, tuberculosis, chicken pox, SARS, hand/foot/mouth, COVID-19. This instruction standardizes cleaning and disinfection guidelines and use of quarantine quarters or emergency use of spaces for quarantine purposes. Additionally, this instruction will provide guidelines for cleaning body fluids, a bed bug action plan and standards for sanitation inspections conducted by the Naval Health Clinic Annapolis preventative medicine technicians. 2. Cancellation. COMDTMIDNINST 5010. lA. 3. Scope and Applicability. This instruction applies to all midshipmen at the U.S. Naval Academy (USNA) comprising the Brigade of Midshipmen, as well as USNA faculty and staff. 4. Action. All faculty, staff, and the Brigade of Midshipmen will be familiar with enclosures (1) through (4) . Consistent with references (a) and (b), the enclosed standard operating procedures ensure that any deficient areas in sanitation are identified and corrected. 5. Background. Bancroft is a densely populated building consisting of students, staff, contract support staff and tourists. This is the perfect environment where infections and illnesses can spread quickly. Unfortunately, in some instances, the Brigade Medical Unit (BMU) may recommend that a midshipman or entire Company be placed into isolation to prevent the spread COMDTMIDNINST 5010.lB 14 Apr 2025 of an infectious illness among the Brigade and staff. The following procedures and guidelines are to be strictly followed by occupants and the chain of command to ensure the spread of infection is limited. Other procedures may be implemented by the BMU depending on the severity and type of illness. a. The Company Officer (CO) or Senior Enlisted Leader (SEL) is to ensure the isolated midshipmen are properly cared for by assigned personnel. b. Outbreaks can be avoided by practicing frequent hand washing. CO/SELs will continuously remind their Company of the importance of handwashing and general housekeeping as per references (a) and (b) . Important excerpts from reference (b): (1) Consider "head to toe" sleeping arrangements to minimize the potential for exposure to respiratory diseases. (2) Disinfect showers, sinks, doorknobs daily. (3) Linens should be laundered at least weekly. (4) Floors must be swept and mopped whenever visibly soiled. Sweeping must occur at a minimum of daily and mopping must occur no less than once per week. 6. Dorm/Quarantine Room Usage a. A dorm room may be used for Sick in Quarters (SIQ) individuals or isolation. (1) The CO/SEL is to ensure the isolated midshipman is properly cared for by assigned personnel. (2) At a minimum, a printed memo will be placed on the door indicating the affected midshipman's name, date, status (SIQ/ISOLATION/QUARANTINE), visitation (NO VISITORS ALLOWED/VISITORS ALLOWED), designation of head/stall number to be utilized by member if required, and any other perti

FAQs

What is the purpose of COMDTMIDNINST 5010.1B?

It establishes guidelines and procedures for proper conduct and use of berthing spaces, including quarantine quarters, during infectious/communicable disease outbreaks. It standardizes cleaning and disinfection and provides additional guidance for body fluids, bed bugs, and sanitation inspections.

Who does the instruction apply to?

It applies to all midshipmen at the U.S. Naval Academy Brigade of Midshipmen, as well as USNA faculty and staff.

How are quarantine rooms designated and restricted?

Each battalion has a designated quarantine room on the Zero-Deck of its battalion spaces. Quarantine rooms may be used only by authorized personnel, and any other required use requires strict permission from the Deputy Commandant of Midshipmen and Commandant Facilities.

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