Or. Admin. R. 414-305-0650 - Diaper Changing and Toileting
(1) A certified
child care center must change wet or soiled diapers promptly, checking
children's diapers at a minimum of every 2 hours, or more frequently to meet
the individual child's needs. Diapers must be changed when a child exhibits
behavior that suggests a wet or soiled diaper.
(2) A certified child care center must
provide at least one diaper-changing area in or adjacent to each room where
children in diapers are part of the group.
(a) If infants or toddlers are part of a
multi-age group, a diaper changing area must be located in the room being
utilized for care.
(b) For
preschool-age children who are toilet learning, the diaper changing area is not
required to be in or adjacent to the classroom.
(c) There must be a handwashing sink with
running, heated water in each diaper changing area, except that centers with
certification initially issued on or before July 15, 2001 must comply with this
requirement when the diaper changing area is remodeled.
(d) Liquid soap and single-use hand towels
must be provided at each handwashing sink located in a changing area.
(e) The diaper changing surface must be
sturdy, non-absorbent, and washable with no tears or repairs.
(f) A table or counter must be large enough
to accommodate the length of a child, with protective edges or barriers that
prevent a child from rolling or falling from the surface.
(g) A safety strap or harness must not be
used on the diaper changing surface.
(h) Each surface used for diaper changing
must be kept free of all objects except for diapering items and not used for
other purposes.
(i) Children must
never be left unattended on a changing surface.
(j) A disinfecting solution must be kept in
each diaper-changing area ready for immediate use and stored out of children's
reach.
(3) A certified
child care center must post and follow the diaper-changing procedure, including
stand-up diapering, that has been approved by the environmental health
specialist.
(4) A certified child
care center must discuss the toilet learning plan and progress with parents and
ensure that the plan is relaxed and pressure free.
(5) A certified child care center must place
wet or soiled clothing or personal items in a sealed, labeled, moisture-proof
bag to send home with the child.
(6) If a certified child care center uses
cloth or reusable diapers, the soiled diapers must:
(a) Not be rinsed;
(b) Be placed in a securely sealed,
moisture-proof bag;
(c) Be stored
in a separate disposal container; and
(d) Be cleaned by a commercial laundry
service or given daily to the child's parent or guardian.
(7) A certified child care center must
provide a container designated for disposing of soiled diapers and diapering
supplies only. The diaper disposal container must be:
(a) Approved by the environmental health
specialist;
(b) Lined with a
disposable plastic trash bag;
(c)
Within arm's reach of the diaper changing area; and
(d) Emptied, cleaned and disinfected daily or
more often as needed.
Notes
Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 329A.260
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 329A.260
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