Or. Admin. Code § 414-180-0020

Current through Register Vol. 64, No. 1, January 1, 2025

Section 414-180-0020 - Sanitation

(1) Pre-mixed sanitizers and disinfectants that are EPA registered and meet Oregon Health Authority criteria may be used in all areas of the child care facility per manufacturer instructions.

(2) All caregivers and children must wash their hands with soap and warm, running water:

(a) Before handling food;

(b) Before assisting with feeding;

(c) Before and after eating;

(d) After diapering;

(e) After using the toilet;

(f) After assisting someone with toileting;

(g) After nose wiping;

(h) After playing outside; and

(i) After touching an animal or handling pet toys.

(3) Hand sanitizers shall not replace hand washing. If hand sanitizers are present in the child care facility, they shall be kept out of children's reach and shall not be used on children.

(4) Clean toys, equipment and furniture used by children when soiled.

(5) Diaper changing surfaces must be either:

(a) Non-absorbent and easily disinfected;

(b) Disposed of after each use; or

(c) Laundered after each use.

(6) The building, grounds, any toy, equipment, and furniture are maintained in a clean, sanitary, and hazard free condition.

(7) All garbage, solid waste, and refuse must be disposed of regularly, in a safe and sanitary manner.

(8) Bio-contaminants including but not limited to bodily fluids and blood shall be disposed of in a manner that prevents exposure to children.

(9) The child care facility has safe drinking water.

Or. Admin. Code § 414-180-0020

ELD 2-2016, f. & cert. ef. 6/29/2016; ELD 2-2017, f. & cert. ef. 1/31/2017; ELD 6-2017, f. & cert. ef. 3/27/2017; ELD 5-2018, amend filed 03/23/2018, effective 3/23/2018; ELD 3-2020, amend filed 01/30/2020, effective 1/30/2020; DELC 74-2023, minor correction filed 11/22/2023, effective 11/22/2023

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 326.425 & ORS 329A.020

Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 329A.505, ORS 329A.010 & ORS 329A.500