{"id":328839,"date":"2020-08-28T06:02:00","date_gmt":"2020-08-27T20:02:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/?p=328839"},"modified":"2020-08-28T06:02:00","modified_gmt":"2020-08-27T20:02:00","slug":"hyatt-regency-saipan-achieves-facility-accreditation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/index.php\/hyatt-regency-saipan-achieves-facility-accreditation\/","title":{"rendered":"Hyatt Regency Saipan achieves facility accreditation"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_328841\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-328841\" style=\"width: 960px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Hyatt-pix.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-328841\" src=\"https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Hyatt-pix-1024x531.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"960\" height=\"498\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-328841\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Hyatt Regency Saipan is a 321-room hotel located in Garapan, the island\u2019s shopping and entertainment district. (Mark Rabago)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Hyatt Regency Saipan announced that it has achieved Global Biorisk Advisory Council (GBAC) STAR accreditation, the gold standard for prepared facilities. Under the guidance of GBAC, a Division of ISSA, the worldwide cleaning industry association, Hyatt Regency Saipan has implemented the most stringent protocols for cleaning, disinfection and infectious disease prevention in its facilities.<\/p>\n<p>As the cleaning industry\u2019s only outbreak prevention, response and recovery accreditation, GBAC STAR helps organizations establish protocols and procedures, offers expert-led training and assesses a facility\u2019s readiness for biorisk situations. The program verifies that Hyatt Regency Saipan implements best practices to prepare for, respond to and recover from outbreaks and pandemics.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cGBAC STAR accreditation empowers facility owners and managers to assure workers, customers and key stakeholders that they have proven systems in place to maintain clean and healthy environments,\u201d said GBAC executive director Patricia Olinger.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBy taking this important step to pursue GBAC STAR, Hyatt Regency Saipan has received third-party validation that it follows strict protocols for biorisk situations, thereby demonstrating its preparedness and commitment to operating safely.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>To achieve GBAC STAR accreditation Hyatt Regency Saipan was required to demonstrate compliance with the program\u2019s 20 core elements, which range from standard operating procedures and risk assessment strategies to personal protective equipment and emergency preparedness and response measures. Learn more about GBAC STAR accreditation at www.gbac.org.<\/p>\n<p>Hyatt Regency Saipan general manager Nick K. Nishikawa said,\u201d Our top priority for welcoming guests and colleagues back to Hyatt properties is doing it safely, with your wellbeing in mind.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Guided by our purpose of care and experience delivering world-class hospitality for more than 60 years, Hyatt\u2019s Global Care &amp; Cleanliness Commitment builds on our existing rigorous safety and cleanliness protocols and includes:<\/p>\n<p>GBAC STAR\u2122 cleanliness and training accreditation process through the Global Biorisk Advisory Council (GBAC) at all Hyatt hotels.<\/p>\n<p>Trained Hygiene &amp; Wellbeing Leader or team at all locations, responsible for their hotel adhering to new operational protocols and training.<\/p>\n<p>Cross-functional panel of trusted medical and industry advisors\u2014including experts from Cleveland Clinic\u2014to help us fine-tune safety protocols and consider various aspects of the entire hotel experience. 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