Section R. 400.8134 - Hand washingRule 134.
(1) As used in this rule, "hand washing" means to cleanse the hands with soap and warm running water for at least 20 seconds.(2) All staff and volunteers shall wash their hands at all of the following times: (a) Prior to starting the workday at the center.(b) Prior to care of children.(c) Before preparing and serving food and feeding children.(d) Before giving medication.(e) After each diapering.(f) After using the toilet or helping a child use the toilet.(g) After handling bodily fluids.(h) After handling animals and pets and cleaning cages.(i) After handling garbage.(3) Staff and volunteers shall ensure that children wash their hands at all of the following times: (a) Before meals, snacks, or food preparation experiences.(b) After toileting or diapering.(c) After handling animals and pets.(4) Guidelines for hand washing must be posted in food preparation areas, in toilet rooms, and by all hand washing sinks.(5) Staff may wash childrens hands with non-toxic disposable wipes in the following situations: (a) When the child is too heavy to hold for handwashing.(b) When the child cannot stand safely at the sink.(c) When the child is not developmentally ready to hold his or her head.(d) When the child has a special need, so the child is not able to wash his or her own hands.(6) When soap and running water are not available during an outing, hand sanitizers, or single-use wipes may be used as a temporary measure.Mich. Admin. Code R. 400.8134
2013 AACS; 2020 MR 23, Eff. 12/18/2019