Or. Admin. Code § 414-305-1000

Current through Register Vol. 64, No. 1, January 1, 2025
Section 414-305-1000 - Handwashing
(1) Staff and children shall wash their hands with soap and warm running water:
(a) After using the toilet;
(b) After diaper changing;
(c) After assisting someone with toileting;
(d) Before handling food;
(e) Before and after eating; and
(f) Before assisting with feeding.
(2) Staff and children must either wash their hands with soap and warm running water or use hand sanitizer with alcohol content between 60-95%:
(a) After wiping the nose;
(b) After coughing or sneezing;
(c) After outside activities; and
(d) After handling pet toys or touching animals, other than dogs and cats.
(3) Hand sanitizer must be stored out of reach of children.
(4) Hand sanitizer shall not be used on children under 24 months of age.
(5) Application of hand sanitizer on older toddlers and preschool-age children must be supervised by an adult.
(6) When handwashing is not possible, but required by OAR 414-305-1000(1)(a) through (f), e.g. on field trips and on the playground, moist towelettes and hand sanitizer with alcohol content between 60-95% shall be used together.
(7) For children who are not able to wash their own hands, staff may wash children's hands with a single-use cloth rather than under running water.

Or. Admin. Code § 414-305-1000

ELD 10-2023, adopt filed 06/28/2023, effective 1/1/2024

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 329A.260

Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 329A.260