Section 170-296A-3675. When handwashing is required.

(1) The licensee and staff must wash their hands and follow proper handwashing techniques:

(a) Before and after preparing foods, eating, or feeding a child;

(b) After handling raw or undercooked meat, poultry or fish;

(c) After using the toilet or helping a child with toileting;

(d) Before and after diapering a child. If needed during diapering, a disposable hand wipe cloth may be used;

(e) After touching bodily fluids as described in the licensee's bloodborne pathogens plan;

(f) After being outdoors with the children;

(g) After handling animals or cleaning up animal waste;

(h) After handling garbage and garbage receptacles;

(i) Before and after giving medication or applying topical ointment; or

(j) As needed.

(2) The licensee and staff must direct children to wash their hands or assist children with handwashing:

(a) Before and after the eating or participating in food activities;

(b) After toileting or diapering (the licensee may use a diaper wipe to clean hands of a child age zero to six months);

(c) After touching bodily fluids, including after sneezing, coughing;

(d) After outdoor play;

(e) After playing with animals or handling animal toys; or

(f) As needed.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.215.060, 43.215.070, and chapter 43.215 RCW. WSR 11-23-068, § 170-296A-3675, filed 11/14/11, effective 3/31/12.]

RCW 43.215.060, 43.215.070, and chapter 43.215 RCW. WSR 11-23-068, § 170-296A-3675, filed 11/14/11, effective 3/31/12.