Or. Admin. Code § 414-320-0650 - [Effective 7/1/2025] Diaper Changing
(1) A certified ONB
program must change wet or soiled diapers promptly, checking children's diapers
at a minimum of every 2 hours, or more frequently to meet the individual
child's needs.
(2) A certified ONB
program must have a designated diaper changing area, including stand-up
diapering, for children who require diapering.
(a) The diaper changing area must be located
so that handwashing can occur immediately after diapering without contact with
other surfaces or other children.
(b) The diaper changing area must be located
away and separate from all food preparation, food service, and food storage
areas.
(c) The diaper changing
surface must be sturdy, smooth, non-absorbent, easily cleanable and free of
tears or repairs.
(d) The diaper
changing surface must be kept free of all objects except for diapering items
and not used for other purposes.
(e) If the changing surface is on an elevated
surface:
(A) The surface must be large enough
to accommodate the length of a child, with protective edges or barriers that
prevent a child from rolling or falling from the surface.
(B) A safety strap or harness must not be
used on the elevated diaper changing surface.
(C) Children must never be left unattended on
an elevated changing surface.
(f) A disinfecting solution must be kept in
each diaper-changing area ready for immediate use and stored in a manner so
that it is inaccessible to children.
(3) A certified ONB program must follow the
diaper-changing procedure, including stand-up diapering, that has been approved
by the environmental health specialist.
(4) A certified ONB program must prevent the
viewing of a partially or fully undressed child during diaper changes by
members of the public. For the purpose of this subsection, "members of the
public" means anyone not affiliated with the certified ONB program.
(5) A certified ONB program must discuss the
toilet learning plan and progress with parents and ensure that the plan is
relaxed and pressure free.
(6) A
certified ONB program must place wet or soiled clothing or personal items in a
sealed, labeled, moisture-proof bag to send home with the child.
(7) If a certified ONB program uses cloth or
reusable diapers, the soiled diapers must:
(a)
Not be rinsed;
(b) Be placed in a
securely sealed, moisture-proof bag;
(c) Be stored in a separate disposal
container; and
(d) Be cleaned by a
commercial laundry service or given daily to the child's parent or
guardian.
(8) A certified
ONB program must provide a container designated for disposing of soiled diapers
and diapering supplies only. The diaper disposal container must be:
(a) Approved by the environmental health
specialist;
(b) Lined with a
disposable plastic trash bag;
(c)
Within arm's reach of the diaper changing area; and
(d) Emptied, cleaned and disinfected daily or
more often as needed.
Notes
Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 329A.260
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 329A.280
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