R381-40-22. Diapering

(1) This section applies only to a provider that accepts children who wear diapers. (2) The provider shall post diapering procedures at each diapering station and ensure that each staff member follows the procedures. (3) The provider shall ensure that each child's diaper is: (a) checked at least once every two hours; and (b) promptly changed when wet or soiled. (4) The provider shall ensure that a caregiver changes each child's diaper at a diapering station and not on a surface used for any other purpose. (5) The provider shall ensure that the diapering surface is smooth, waterproof, and in good repair. (6) The provider shall ensure that a caregiver does not leave any child unattended on the diapering surface. (7) The provider shall ensure that a caregiver cleans and sanitizes the diapering surface after each diaper change or uses a disposable, waterproof diapering surface that is thrown away after each diaper change. (8) The provider shall ensure that a caregiver washes their hands after each diaper change. (9) The provider shall ensure that a caregiver places any wet and soiled disposable diaper: (a) in a container that has a disposable plastic lining and a tight-fitting lid; (b) directly in an outdoor garbage container that has a tight-fitting lid; or (c) in a container that is inaccessible to children. (10) The provider shall ensure that each indoor container where any wet and soiled diaper is placed is cleaned and sanitized each day.