Cal. Code Regs. tit. 22 § 86577

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 49, December 6, 2024

Section 86577 - Personal Services

(a) Staff shall keep crisis nursery children clean and dry at all times.

(b) Staff shall wash their hands with soap and water before and after each diaper change or toilet training session.

(1) Staff shall use only soap in a dispenser, either liquid or powder.

(2) Staff shall use only disposable paper towels in an appropriate holder or dispenser or an air drying machine, for hand drying.

(c) Staff shall diaper each infant on a changing table, or on a changing pad placed on the floor, which meets the following specifications:

(1) Has a padded surface no less than one inch thick, covered with washable vinyl or plastic.

(2) Is in good repair and safe condition.

(3) Is located outside the kitchen/food preparation area.

(4) Is disinfected after each use, even when disposable covers are used.

(5) If disposable paper towels or similar materials cover infant changing tables or pads, they shall be discarded following each diaper change.

(6) Changing tables shall have raised sides at least three inches high.

(7) Changing tables and pads shall be placed within arms reach of a sink, when in use.

(8) No infant shall be left unattended while on a changing table

(d) Children shall be toilet trained according to a written toilet training plan.

(1) The written plan shall be developed by the licensee in consultation with the child's authorized representative and include:

(A) The method of toilet training.

(B) How to introduce and use appropriate training equipment.

(C) How to introduce and use appropriate clothing.

(D) Specifications regarding whether to use diapers.

(2) If children use potty chairs, staff shall assure the following:

(A) Potty chairs are placed on the floor and used according to the manufacturer's instructions.

(B) Contents are emptied into a flushing toilet promptly after each use.

(C) The surfaces are thoroughly cleaned and disinfected after each use.

(D) Children do not play with potty chairs.

(E) No child shall be left unattended while on a potty chair or seat.

(3) Staff shall instruct and help children in hand washing after use of the toilet.

(e) Sleeping arrangements shall meet the following requirements:

(1) Only one child at a time shall occupy a crib, floor mat, cot, or bed.

Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 22, § 86577

1. New section filed 10-26-2006 as an emergency; operative 10-26-2006 (Register 2006, No. 43). Pursuant to Statutes 2004, chapter 664, section 11 (SB 855) this regulatory action is deemed to be an emergency and necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, safety, or general welfare, exempt from review by OAL. A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 2-23-2007 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.
2. New section refiled 2-23-2007 as an emergency; operative 2-23-2007 (Register 2007, No. 8). Pursuant to Statutes 2004, chapter 664, section 11 (SB 855) this regulatory action is deemed to be an emergency and necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, safety, or general welfare, exempt from review by OAL. A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 6-25-2007 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.
3. Certificate of Compliance as to 2-23-2007 order transmitted to OAL 6-25-2007 and disapproved 8-7-2007; Notice of Disapproval of Certificate of Compliance and Order of Deletion filed 8-7-2007 (Register 2007, No. 32).
4. New section refiled 8-7-2007 as an emergency; operative 8-7-2007 (Register 2007, No. 32). Pursuant to Statutes 2004, chapter 664, section 11 (SB 855) this regulatory action is deemed to be an emergency and necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, safety, or general welfare, and is exempt from OAL review and approval. A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 12-5-2007 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.
5. Certificate of Compliance as to 8-7-2007 order, including amendment of subsections (a) and (b), transmitted to OAL 11-21-2007 and filed 12-31-2007 (Register 2008, No. 1).
6. Change without regulatory effect amending subsection (d)(1) filed 8-17-2016 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2016, No. 34).
7. Amendment of subsection (d)(1) filed 2-25-2021; operative 4-1-2021 (Register 2021, No. 9).

Note: Authority cited: Section 1530, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 1501, 1516 and 1531, Health and Safety Code.