D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 5, r. 5-A144

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 49, December 6, 2024

Rule 5-A144 - HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELFARE: HAND HYGIENE

144.1

A Licensee shall establish and implement a written policy regarding hand washing that addresses the following areas:

(a) Under what circumstances hand washing and hand sanitizing are required for staff, volunteers, and children;

(b) Specific hand washing and hand sanitizing procedures; and

(c) Ongoing monitoring by the Center Director or Caregiver to ensure that proper hand washing procedures are followed by staff, volunteers, and children.

144.2

A Licensee shall post in all food preparation, diapering, toileting areas, and other designated hand washing areas the circumstances when children and staff shall perform hand hygiene.

144.3

A Licensee shall ensure that all staff and volunteers wash their hands in, at least, the following circumstances:

(a) Upon arrival for the day, after breaks or when moving from one group to another;

(b) Before and after:

(1) Preparing food or beverages;

(2) Eating, drinking or handling food;

(3) Handling clean utensils or equipment;

(4) Diapering;

(5) Assisting or training a child in feeding or toileting; or

(6) Providing any medication or applying any medical ointment or cream.

(c) After:

(1) Personal use of the toilet;

(2) Handling or contact with body secretions, such as blood, urine, stool, mucus, saliva, or drainage from wounds;

(3) Removing disposable gloves;

(4) Caring for a sick child;

(5) Handling animals or cleaning up animal excrement; or

(6) Cleaning or handling garbage.

144.4

A Licensee shall ensure that all children wash their hands in, at least, the following circumstances:

(a) Upon arrival for the day, after breaks or when moving from one group to another;

(b) Before and after eating, drinking, or handling food;

(c) After:

(1) Personal use of the toilet;

(2) Outdoor activities; or

(3) Handling animals.

144.5

A Licensee shall ensure that designated hand washing areas are equipped with sinks with running water, soap, single-use paper towels or an air hand dryer, and are restricted from use for washing utensils and bottles.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 5, r. 5-A144

Final Rulemaking published at 63 DCR 14640 (12/2/2016)