Section 170-296A-7250. Diapering and toileting.

(1) The licensee must provide a diaper changing area that is separate from any area where food is stored, prepared or served.

(2) The diaper changing area must:

(a) Have a sink with hot and cold running water close to the diaper changing area. The sink must not be used for food preparation and clean up;

(b) Have a sturdy surface or mat that is:

(i) Not torn or repaired with tape;

(ii) Easily cleanable;

(iii) Waterproof; and

(iv) Large enough to prevent the area underneath from being contaminated with bodily fluids.

(3) The diapering area must be cleaned and disinfected as provided in WAC 170-296A-0010 between each use.

(4) A nonabsorbent, disposable covering that is discarded after each use may be used on the diaper changing mat.

(5) The diaper changing surface must be free of all other items not used in diapering the child.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.215.060, 43.215.070, and chapter 43.215 RCW. WSR 12-21-050, § 170-296A-7250, filed 10/12/12, effective 11/12/12; WSR 11-23-068, § 170-296A-7250, filed 11/14/11, effective 3/31/12.]

RCW 43.215.060, 43.215.070, and chapter 43.215 RCW. WSR 12-21-050, § 170-296A-7250, filed 10/12/12, effective 11/12/12; WSR 11-23-068, § 170-296A-7250, filed 11/14/11, effective 3/31/12.

Rules

170-296A-0010,