Or. Admin. Code § 414-210-1000 - [Effective 7/1/2025] Handwashing

(1) Caregivers and children must wash their hands with soap and warm running water:

(a) After using the toilet;

(b) After diaper changing;

(c) After assisting someone with toileting;

(d) Before handling food;

(e) Before and after eating;

(f) Before assisting with feeding; and

(g) When switching between working with raw foods and ready-to-eat foods.

(2) Caregivers and children must either wash their hands with soap and warm running water or use hand sanitizer with alcohol content between 60-95%:

(a) After wiping the nose;

(b) After coughing or sneezing;

(c) After outside activities; and

(d) After handling pet toys or touching animals, other than dogs or cats.

(3) Hand sanitizer must be stored out of reach of children.

(4) Hand sanitizer must not be used on children under 24 months of age.

(5) Application of hand sanitizer on older toddlers and preschool-age children must be supervised by an adult.

(6) When handwashing is not possible, but required by OAR 414-210-1000(1)(a) through (g), e.g. on field trips and on the playground, moist towelettes and hand sanitizer with alcohol content between 60-95% must be used together.

(7) For children who are not able to wash their own hands, caregivers may wash children's hands with a single-use cloth rather than under running water.

Notes

Or. Admin. Code § 414-210-1000

DELC 140-2024, adopt filed 12/11/2024, effective 7/1/2025

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 329A.260

Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 329A.330