Utah Admin. Code 381-60-23

Current through Bulletin 2024-23, December 1, 2024

Section R381-60-23 - Diapering

(1) This section applies only to a provider that accepts children who wear diapers.

(2) The provider shall post diapering procedures at each diapering station and ensure that each staff member follows those procedures.

(3) The provider shall ensure that each child's diaper is:

(a) checked at least once every two hours;

(b) promptly changed if wet or soiled; and

(c) checked as soon as a sleeping child awakens.

(4) The provider shall ensure that caregivers change children's diapers at a diapering station and not on surfaces used for any other purpose.

(5) The provider shall ensure that the diapering surface is smooth, waterproof, and in good repair.

(6) The provider shall ensure that each diapering station is equipped with railings to prevent a child from falling when being diapered.

(7) The provider shall ensure that caregivers do not leave children unattended on the diapering surface.

(8) The provider shall ensure that caregivers clean and sanitize the diapering surface after each diaper change, or use a disposable, waterproof diapering surface that is thrown away after each diaper change.

(9) The provider shall ensure that caregivers who change diapers wash their hands after each diaper change.

(10) The provider shall ensure that caregivers place wet and soiled disposable diapers:

(a) in a container that has a disposable plastic lining and a tight-fitting lid;

(b) directly in an outdoor garbage container that has a tight-fitting lid; or

(c) in a container that is inaccessible to children.

(11) Each day, the provider shall clean and sanitize indoor containers where wet and soiled diapers are placed.

(12) If cloth diapers are used, the provider shall:

(a) not rinse cloth diapers at the facility; and

(b) place cloth diapers directly into a leakproof container that is inaccessible to any child and labeled with the child's name; or

(c) place the cloth diapers in a leakproof diapering service container.

Utah Admin. Code R381-60-23

Adopted by Utah State Bulletin Number 2015-10, effective 5/1/2015

Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2018-1, effective 12/28/2017

Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2018-16, effective 8/10/2018

Adopted by Utah State Bulletin Number 2020-17, effective 9/1/2020

Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2023-22, effective 11/9/2023