W. Va. Code R. § 64-21-9 - Diaper Changing and Toilet Training

9.1. Children shall be diapered or have soiled underwear changed in an established diaper changing area. The changing area shall not be located in food preparation areas.

9.2. Staff shall change children diapers or soiled underwear on a clean, safe, impervious, nonabsorbent surface which is used for no other purpose.

9.3. Staff shall clean the child's perineal (urinary and anal) area with disposable wipes.

9.4. After removing a soiled diaper and before putting a fresh diaper on a child, staff members shall wipe their own hands with a pre-moistened towelette or a damp paper towel.

9.5. Both the child's and the staff member's hands shall be thoroughly washed after each diaper change. If disposable gloves are used, they must be discarded immediately and hands washed.

9.6. Changing tables and surfaces shall be cleaned and disinfected after each use by cleaning to remove visible soil, followed by wiping with an approved disinfectant solution, whether or not disposable, nonabsorbent paper is used. If disposable paper is used, it shall be discarded immediately after each diapering.

9.7. Soiled cloth diapers and/or soiled training pants shall be stored in a labeled container with a tight-fitting lid provided by a commercial diaper service or in a sealed plastic bag which is sent home with the child at the end of the day. If diapers are laundered by a commercial diaper service, the service shall be accredited by the Diaper Service Accreditation Council. Feces from soiled cloth diapers or training pants shall be disposed of by dumping in a toilet.

9.8. Soiled disposable diapers shall be stored in conveniently located, washable, plastic-lined, tightly covered waste containers. Each container shall be labeled and kept clean and free of buildup of soil and odor.

9.9. Toilet training chairs, if used, shall be of easily cleanable construction and after each use shall be emptied into a toilet, and thoroughly cleaned and sanitized in a utility sink.

9.10. Hand washing sinks shall not be used for rinsing soiled diapers or clothing or for cleaning toilet training equipment.

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W. Va. Code R. § 64-21-9