Rule 591-1-1-.10 - Diapering Areas and Practices(1) Ventilation. For Centers first licensed after March 1, 1991, and for Centers that are renovated after March 1, 1991, the diapering areas shall be ventilated by functioning exhaust fans and a duct system or by the required amount of window space provided by operable windows when open.(2) Hand Washing Sink. In Centers first licensed after March 1, 1991, and Centers that renovate existing plumbing facilities, a hand washing sink with running heated water shall be located adjacent to the diapering area. Flush sinks shall not be used for hand washing. Cleansing procedures in other facilities shall be approved by the Department.(3) Changing Diapers. Diapers shall be changed in the child's own crib or on a diaper changing surface that is used for no purposes other than changing clothes in each room where infants or any other children wearing diapers are served.(4) If diapers are changed on a diaper changing surface, the surface shall be smooth, nonporous, and equipped with a guard or rails to prevent falls. Between each diaper change, the diaper changing surface shall be cleaned with a disinfectant and dried with a single-usedisposable towel.(5) Infants and children shall not be left unattended while being diapered or having their clothes changed on the diaper changing surface.(6) Any items which might harm a child must be kept out of a child's reach.(7) Supplies. The following items shall also be provided at the diapering area: liquid soap, individually dispensed, single-use hand towels, single-use wash cloths, and covered storage container for soiled items.(8) Hygiene. Staff with diaper changing responsibilities shall not be simultaneously assigned to kitchen food preparation duties.(9) Location of Diapering Area. The area used for diapering shall not be used for food preparation. It must be clear of formulas, food, food utensils and food preparation items.(10) School-age Center. Except for children with special needs who are school-age but require diapering, the above rules do not apply to School-age Centers.Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 591-1-1-.10
O.C.G.A. § 20-1A-1 et seq.
Original Rule entitled "Diapering Areas and Practices" adopted. F. Dec. 23, 1997; eff. Mar. 1, 1998, as specified by the Agency.Amended: F. Jan. 12, 2005; eff. Feb. 1, 2005.Repealed: New Rule of same title adopted. F. Dec. 2, 2009; eff. Dec. 22, 2009.Amended: F. Dec. 4, 2015; eff. Dec. 24, 2015.Amended: F. May 26, 2017; eff. June 15, 2017.