Or. Admin. Code § 414-320-1000 - [Effective 7/1/2025] Handwashing

(1) Staff and children must wash their hands with soap and 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;

(g) After gardening activities; and

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

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

(a) After wiping the nose;

(b) After coughing or sneezing; and

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

(3) Hand sanitizer must be stored in a manner where it is inaccessible to children.

(4) Application of hand sanitizer on preschool-age children must be supervised by an adult.

(5) When handwashing is not possible, but required by OAR 414-320-1000(1)(a) through (h), e.g. on field trips or hikes, moist towelettes and hand sanitizer with alcohol content between 60-95% may be used together instead of handwashing.

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

Notes

Or. Admin. Code § 414-320-1000

DELC 2-2025, adopt filed 03/26/2025, effective 7/1/2025

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 329A.260

Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 329A.280