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Local Organizations and Businesses

Local businesses play an important role in helping keep employees, customers, and visitors healthy and safe. Whether you're welcoming travelers from across Kansas or around the world, being prepared for common health concerns.

2026 FIFA World Cup Preparedness

Kansas can expect increased travel and activity during the FIFA World Cup, with nearby host cities including Kansas City and Dallas.

Local businesses play an important role in helping protect the health of visitors, employees, and the broader community. Here are practical steps your business can take to reduce the spread of illness, support guests, and respond appropriately if someone becomes sick during their visit.

Promote Healthy Environments

Simple actions can help reduce the spread of illness:

  • Encourage hand hygiene
  • Maintain clean, well-stocked restrooms
  • Support employees who are sick in staying home
  • Ensure adequate drinking water is available, especially during hot weather
Be Aware of Heat Safety
  • Provide water and shade when possible
  • Encourage breaks during extreme heat
  • Recognize signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke
  • Share heat safety information with employees and guests

Learn more about Heat Safety.

Know that Travel History Matters

If an employee or visitor becomes ill, recent travel may provide important clues for healthcare providers. Encourage individuals seeking care to share recent domestic and international travel history.

What to Do After an Incident

Cleaning and Disinfecting

Businesses should follow CDC‑aligned cleaning steps:

  • Block off the area.
  • Wear gloves (and mask if available).
  • Use an EPA‑approved disinfectant.
  • Follow product contact time.
  • Dispose of waste properly.
  • Wash hands after removing gloves.

Documentation 

Businesses should keep a simple internal log when:

  • A guest vomits or has a diarrheal accident
  • There is blood or other bodily fluids
  • Multiple guests become ill at once
  • Staff are exposed to bodily fluids

Documentation helps with follow‑up and public‑health reporting if needed.

When to Contact Public Health

Businesses should reach out if:

  • Several guests become sick in a short time
  • There is a large contamination incident
  • Staff have concerns about a communicable disease
  • They need guidance on cleaning or reporting

Contact SCHD Disease Reporting Line 24/7 at 316-660-5555.

Hosting Large Events

Whether you're hosting a conference, tournament, festival, or community event:

  • Plan for heat and severe weather.
  • Provide access to drinking water.
  • Promote hand hygiene.
  • Have a process for responding to medical emergencies.
  • Know who to contact if multiple attendees report illness.
  • Share local healthcare resources with attendees.
What to Do if a Visitor Appears Sick

Encourage Care‑Seeking (Kindly & Discreetly)

If a visitor appears unwell, staff can use simple, non‑stigmatizing language such as:

  • “If you’re not feeling well, local clinics and urgent care centers are available to help.”
  • “Your health matters — please seek care if you have fever, vomiting, or other symptoms.”

Know Where to Direct Visitors for Care

Major local systems' emergency and urgent care finders:

Poison Control

Poison Help (United States)

☎ 1-800-222-1222 (available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week)

The Poison Center can help with:

  • Medication errors or overdoses
  • Household chemicals
  • Poisonous plants and mushrooms
  • Insect bites and stings
  • Carbon monoxide exposure
  • Questions about potentially poisonous substances

Website:

Poison Help (National Poison Center Network)

Poison Control for Pets

For any animal poison-related emergency, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. If you think your pet may have ingested a potentially poisonous substance, call (888) 426-4435. 

A consultation fee may apply.