Or. Admin. Code § 414-360-0650

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

Section 414-360-0650 - [Effective 7/1/2025] Diaper Changing and Toileting

(1) A provider must change wet or soiled diapers promptly. Unless the child is asleep, a child's diaper must be checked at a minimum of every 2 hours, or more frequently to meet the individual's child's needs. Diapers must be changed when a child exhibits behavior that suggests a wet or soiled diaper.

(2) If infants and toddlers are in care there must be a diaper-changing area. If the provider is certified to care for more than 12 children and more than 8 infants and toddlers are regularly in care, there must be a second diaper-changing area available.

(a) The diaper changing area must be located so that handwashing can occur immediately after diapering without contact with other surfaces or other children.

(b) The diaper changing surface must be sturdy, smooth, non-absorbent, easily cleanable and free of tears or repairs.

(c) The diaper changing surface must be kept free of all objects except for diapering items and not used for other purposes.

(d) Children must never be left unattended on an elevated changing surface.

(e) A disinfecting solution must be kept in each diaper-changing area ready for immediate use and stored out of children's reach.

(3) If a provider uses cloth or reusable diapers, the soiled diapers must:

(a) Not be rinsed;

(b) Be placed in a securely sealed, moisture-proof bag;

(c) Be stored in a separate disposal container; and

(d) Be cleaned by a commercial laundry service or given daily to the child's parent or guardian.

(4) The use of potty chairs must be approved by an environmental health specialist.

Or. Admin. Code § 414-360-0650

DELC 138-2024, adopt filed 12/11/2024, effective 7/1/2025

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 329A.260

Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 329A.280