Ohio Admin. Code 3701-86-05 - Sanitation of a newborn safety incubator

(A) The newborn safety incubator shall will be checked at a minimum of twice daily for debris.
(B) The newborn safety incubator shall will be cleaned at least:
(1) Weekly; and
(2) After any child surrender.
(C) The cleaning of the bassinet shall will include:
(1) An inspection for breaks in integrity that would impair either cleaning or disinfection/sterilization; and
(2) Sanitization of the basket or bed portion of the bassinet with an EPA-registered hospital disinfectant (e.g., phenolics) using the label's safety precautions and use directions. The surfaces of the bassinet shall will be rinsed with water after sanitizing and then dried before being returned to use.
(D) Documentation of the required cleaning and sanitization shall will be maintained onsite by the location as long as the newborn safety incubator remains registered at the location. Documentation shall will be made available to the director upon request.

Notes

Ohio Admin. Code 3701-86-05
Effective: 2/1/2024
Five Year Review (FYR) Dates: 11/6/2023 and 02/01/2029
Promulgated Under: 119.03
Statutory Authority: 2151.3532
Rule Amplifies: 2151.3532
Prior Effective Dates: 10/05/2017

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