Section 170-296A-7300. Diaper changing.

(1) The licensee or staff must:

(a) Check diapers at least every two hours;

(b) Change the diaper when necessary, or whenever the child indicates discomfort;

(c) Attend to the child at all times when diapering a child;

(d) Not rinse soiled diapers; and

(e) Place soiled diapers directly into a diaper waste container.

(2) Diapers used must be:

(a) Disposable; or

(b) Cloth diapers supplied by a commercial diaper service; or

(c) Reusable cloth diapers supplied by the child's family.

(3) When cloth diapers are used, a waterproof, washable barrier must be used between the diaper and the child's clothes.

(4) The licensee or staff must wash their hands before and after diapering, and wash the child's hands immediately after diapering the child. Baby wipes may be used to wash the child's hands.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.215.060, 43.215.070, and chapter 43.215 RCW. WSR 11-23-068, § 170-296A-7300, 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-7300, filed 11/14/11, effective 3/31/12.