Wash. Admin. Code § 170-297-3635

Current through Register Vol. 24-23, December 1, 2024

Section 170-297-3635 - When handwashing is required

(1) Program staff must wash hands:

(a) Upon arriving to the program;

(b) After personal toileting or assisting a child with toileting;

(c) Before and after giving medication or applying topical ointment;

(d) After attending to an ill or injured child;

(e) After contact with bodily fluids;

(f) Before preparing, serving, or eating food;

(g) When returning from playground/outside;

(h) After handling garbage and garbage receptacles;

(i) Before and after handling or feeding pets/animals;

(j) After smoking; and

(k) As needed when hands are soiled.

(2) Children must wash their hands:

(a) Upon arrival to the program;

(b) When returning from playground and/or outside;

(c) Before the child eats;

(d) Before the child participates in food activities;

(e) After the child's toileting;

(f) Before and after handling or feeding pets/animals;

(g) After touching bodily fluids, including after sneezing or coughing; and

(h) As needed when hands are soiled.

Wash. Admin. Code § 170-297-3635

Statutory Authority: Chapter 43.215 RCW. 12-23-057, § 170-297-3635, filed 11/19/12, effective 12/20/12.