Or. Admin. Code § 414-310-0490

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 11, November 1, 2024

Section 414-310-0490 - Maintenance and Sanitation

(1) A school-age center must routinely clean, sanitize and disinfect surfaces and objects that are frequently touched as follows:

(a) Clean surfaces with a soap and water solution or spray cleaner and rinse before sanitizing or disinfecting;

(b) Mix, use and store cleaners, sanitizers and disinfectants according to label directions;

(c) Prevent the contamination of food, food-contact items and surfaces when using cleaners, sanitizers or disinfectants;

(d) Ensure sanitizers or disinfectants have an Environmental Protection Agency registration number on the label; and

(e) Follow label directions or ensure sanitizers and disinfectants remain on the surface for five minutes.

(2) A school-age center must maintain the building, equipment, and vehicles in good repair, in a clean and sanitary condition, and free of clutter and litter.

(a) Walls and ceilings must be free from water damage, holes, and peeling paper and paint.

(b) Floors must be cleaned by either sweeping or vacuuming at least once per day or more often as needed.

(c) Windows and doors must be free of damage such as broken glass and other hazards.

(d) The kitchen, toilet rooms, toilets, and sinks must be cleaned and sanitized or disinfected as needed and at least daily.

(e) Door knobs and cabinet pulls in toilet rooms must be sanitized when soiled and at least daily.

(f) Water tables, similar containers, and water toys must be emptied and sanitized daily or more often if necessary.

(3) A school-age center must immediately clean up any spills of biocontaminants, such as urine, feces, blood, saliva, nasal discharge, eye discharge, and other bodily fluids as follows:

(a) Staff must use disposable, nonporous gloves when handling biocontaminants;

(b) Surfaces must be cleaned and disinfected;

(c) Blood-contaminated material must be disposed of in a plastic bag with a secure tie or container with a disposable liner;

(d) Gloves must be removed immediately after use, placed in a tied, sealed, or otherwise closed plastic bag and discarded immediately; and

(e) Hands must be washed after using and disposing of the gloves.

(4) A school-age center must keep all garbage and biocontaminant waste in non-absorbent, easily washable containers.

(5) Garbage cans and receptacles must be emptied on a daily basis and cleaned and disinfected as needed.

(a) Garbage and waste must be removed from the premises at least once a week.

(b) Garbage and waste containers and storage areas must be kept clean and minimize the presence of rodents, flies, roaches and other vermin.

(c) Items that cause offensive odors must be disposed of in a covered container.

Or. Admin. Code § 414-310-0490

ELD 7-2022, adopt filed 07/01/2022, effective 7/1/2022; ELD 10-2022, temporary suspend filed 07/06/2022, effective 7/6/2022 through 12/31/2022; ELD 13-2022, amend filed 09/28/2022, effective 1/1/2023; DELC 106-2024, minor correction filed 05/09/2024, effective 5/9/2024

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 329A.280

Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 329A.280