Reopening Your Business in COVID-19

As Grand Junction prepares to welcome guests, we know COVID-19 procedures will be top of mind. To help alleviate any concerns guests and staff may have, the U.S., State of Colorado, Mesa County and tourism industry affiliations encourage your business to implement practices that will allow guests to feel safe and welcome.

Please reference the below information, including a helpful breakdown by industry.

Mesa County Public Health website describing county-wide guidelines and general information.

Mesa County Reopening Plan for Phase 2, what this means for group gatherings, capacity for your business/organization, and personal recreation.

The Official Mesa County Public Health Order detailing which businesses must remain closed, best practices for Mesa County residents, requirements for Mesa County establishments, information about the application to reopen, and compliance audit details.

Colorado COVID-19 website describing state-wide guidelines and general information. Additional information from the State of Colorado about employee health symptom screenings including screening how-to. Sample employee health screening form for onsite screening.

Center for Disease Control (CDC) national guidelines for reopening your business. These guidelines include specific information for restaurants and bars and cleaning procedures that all businesses can benefit from.

U.S. Travel Association guidance to promote the health and safety of all travelers and hospitality personnel.

RETAIL

Masks for employees
Plexiglass or some type of see-through material for separation between staff and customers
Utilizing other protective equipment
Limiting the number of customers who can be in the store at once
Social distancing markers
Floor navigation markers/directionals
New and improved sanitary procedures
Daily or regular staff health checks (Checking to confirm they do not have a temperature, cough, flu-like symptoms, etc.)
Customer health checks (Checking to confirm they do not have a temperature, cough, flu-like symptoms, etc.)
Changes to the supply chain
Revised purchasing and inventory management

Additional Resources - Retail

Mesa County Public Health Guidelines

Colorado Department of Health and Environment - Retail Guidelines

National Retail Federation

The U.S. Travel Association Industry Guidance for Promoting the Health and Safety of All Travelers

LODGING

Please refer to AHLA's Enhanced Industry-Wide Hotel Cleaning Standards in response to COVID-19

Masks for employees
Plexiglass or some type of see-through material for separation between staff and customers
Utilizing other protective equipment
Limiting the number of guests per floor
Social distancing markers
Floor navigation markers/directionals
New and improved sanitary procedures
Regular or daily staff health checks (Checking to confirm they do not have a temperature, cough, flu-like symptoms, etc.)
Customer health checks (Checking to confirm they do not have a temperature, cough, flu-like symptoms, etc.)
Touchless check-in and check-out
Removing items that are difficult to disinfect, including decorative pillows, notepads, and pens
Removing coffee and tea dispensers in the lobby area

Vacation Rentals also have cleaning guidelines for COVID-19, read more here.

Additional Resources - Lodging

Mesa County Public Health - Hotels and Accommodation

Colorado Hotel and Lodging Association - Guidelines

American Hotel and Lodging Association

- COVID-19 Resource Center

- Cleaning Standards

The U.S. Travel Association Industry Guidance for Promoting the Health and Safety of All Travelers

RESTAURANTS/BARS

Dining areas and patios can open for food service as long as the restaurant limits people to 30% capacity of fire code restrictions. Alcohol consumption by itself is not allowed and bars shall remain closed. Continue curbside pickup and delivery as much as possible.

Masks for employees
Plexiglass or some type of see-through material for separation between staff and customers
Utilizing other protective equipment
Limits on the number of people who can be in the restaurant at once
Social distancing markers
Floor navigation markers/directionals
New and improved sanitary procedures
Daily or regular staff health checks (Checking to confirm they do not have a temperature, cough, flu-like symptoms, etc.)
Customer health checks (Checking to confirm they do not have a temperature, cough, flu-like symptoms, etc.)
New entry and exit procedures
Digital menu screens installed in the restaurant to replace paper menus or any type of consumer touching menu
One time use/recyclable menus
Touchless ordering through a personal phone app
Discontinuing operations, such as salad bars, buffets, and beverage stations that require the use of common areas.

Additional Resources - Restaurants/Bars

Mesa County Public Health Restuarant Guidelines

Colorado Restaurant Association

Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment - Draft Guidelines

National Restuarant Association - Reopening

CDC page for Restaurant Guidelines

U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) - Best practices for Food Stores, Restaurants, and Food Pick-Up/Delivery

The U.S. Travel Association Industry Guidance for Promoting the Health and Safety of All Travelers

ACTIVITIES

Masks for employees
Plexiglass or some type of see-through material for separation between staff and customers
Utilizing other protective equipment
Limiting the number of customer in the establishment at once
No Team Sports
Social distancing markers
Floor navigation markers/directionals
New and improved sanitary procedures
Regular or daily staff health checks (Checking to confirm they do not have a temperature, cough, flu-like symptoms, etc.)
Customer health checks (Checking to confirm they do not have a temperature, cough, flu-like symptoms, etc.)
Touchless check-in and/or checkout procedures, touchless payment

Additional Resources - Activities

Colorado Department of Health and Environment - Recreation Guidelines

Bureau of Land Management COVID-19 Updates

U.S. Forest Service - COVID-19 Updates and Guidelines

Recreation.gov - Recreate Responsibly

The U.S. Travel Association Industry Guidance for Promoting the Health and Safety of All Travelers

PERSONAL SERVICES

Masks for employees
Plexiglass or some type of see-through material for separation between staff and customers
Utilizing other protective equipment
Limiting the number of customers in the establishment at once
Taking appointments and limiting the number of time customers potential stand in lines
Social distancing markers
Floor navigation markers/directionals
New and improved sanitary procedures
Regular or daily staff health checks (Checking to confirm they do not have a temperature, cough, flu-like symptoms, etc.)
Customer health checks (Checking to confirm they do not have a temperature, cough, flu-like symptoms, etc.)
Require customers to wear a mask
Sanitize all service equipment after each use
Maintain physical distancing requirements