Section 17-895.1-62 - Handwashing(a) The facility shall have a written policy that specifies when handwashing is required for staff and children, defines handwashing procedure, and provides continuing monitoring to assure that the handwashing procedure is carried out.(b) Handwashing policy for staff shall require that handwashing is done: (1) Before and after eating or drinking;(2) Before handling clean utensils or equipment;(3) Before and after handling food or beverages;(4) Before and after assisting or training the child in feeding and in toileting;(5) After going to the bathroom;(6) After handling any bodily fluids or items containing bodily fluids;(7) After handling soiled diapers, clothes, or equipment;(8) After removing disposable gloves; and(c) Infants and toddlers, who self-feed in any manner, shall have their hands washed with soap and water before and after eating and after toileting.(d) Handwashing does not require hot water and may be done with cold water and plain soap.(e) If bar soap is used, it shall be kept on racks that allow for water drainage. If liquid soap is used, the dispenser shall be replaced or cleaned, as necessary.(f) Paper towels or separate cloth towels for each child shall be used for drving hands after handwashing.Haw. Code R. § 17-895.1-62
[Eff 11/3/2023] (Auth: HRS §346-162) (Imp: HRS §346-162; 42 U.S.C. §§ 2002, 2005)