Section R9-3-507. Diaper-Changing Standards

A.      A certificate holder shall ensure that a staff member changes diapers only on a nonabsorbent, sanitizable diaper changing surface that:

1.        Is kept clear of items not required for diaper changing;

2.        Is in an area of the child care group home approved for providing child care services, but not in a kitchen or eat- ing area; and

3.        Provides access to running water and dispensed soap within 15 feet.

B.       A certificate holder shall ensure that:

1.        A staff member:

a.        Cleans, sanitizes, and dries a diaper-changing sur- face using a single-use paper towel before and after each diaper change;

b.        Washes the staff member’s hands with soap and run- ning water before and after each diaper change;

c.        Wears single-use non-porous gloves during each diaper change;

d.        Washes an enrolled child’s hands with soap and run- ning water or with a washcloth or disposable wipe after the enrolled child’s diaper is changed and uses each washcloth or disposable wipe on only one child and only one time before it is laundered or dis- carded; and

e.        Documents the daily diaper changes for each enrolled child in a dated diaper-changing log after changing the enrolled child’s diaper;

2.        The diaper-changing log is maintained on the premises for 12 months after the date of the last diaper change recorded in the diaper-changing log;

3.        Soiled cloth diapers or plastic pants from an enrolled child are:

a.        If soiled with feces, emptied into a flush toilet with- out rinsing the cloth diapers or plastic pants;

b.        Placed in a plastic bag labeled with an identifier that is specific to the enrolled child;

c.        Stored in a waterproof container that is tightly cov- ered and lined with a plastic bag; and

d.        Sent home with the enrolled child’s parent; and

4.        Soiled disposable diapers and disposable training pants are:

a.        Stored in a waterproof container that is tightly cov- ered and lined with a plastic bag; and

b.        Removed from the diaper-changing area and dis- carded in an outside waste receptacle once daily or, if necessary, more often.

Historical Note

New Section made by final rulemaking at 10 A.A.R. 1214, effective September 1, 2004 (Supp. 04-1). Amended by exempt rulemaking at 17 A.A.R. 1530, effective September 30, 2011 (Supp. 11-3).