Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 44, November 2, 2024
Section 3280.135 - Diapering requirements(a) When children are diapered, the facility shall use disposable diapers, a diaper service or arrange with the parent to provide a daily diaper supply. (1) If nondisposable diapers are provided by a parent, a soiled diaper shall be placed in an individual, securely-tied plastic bag and returned to the parent at the end of the day.(2) If nondisposable diapers from a diaper service are provided by a facility, a soiled diaper shall be placed in the container provided by the service or in a securely-tied plastic bag.(3) If disposable diapers are provided by a facility or a parent, a soiled diaper shall be discarded by immediately placing the diaper into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can.(4) A soiled diaper that is not in a tied bag may not be placed in an unlined outdoor trash container.(b) Diaper changing surfaces shall be cleaned after each use by wiping the surface with a sanitizing solution or by changing a pad or other surface covering.(c) The diapering area may not be used for food preparation or food service.(d) Cloth and paper materials used as diapering aids shall be stored in a manner that prevents cross-contamination from a soiled diaper, contaminated hands or other changing materials.(e) A staff person shall check a child's diaper at least every 2 hours and whenever the child indicates discomfort or exhibits behavior that suggests a soiled diaper. A staff person shall change a child's diaper when the diaper is soiled.The provisions of this §3280.135 amended May 23, 2008, effective 9/22/2008, 38 Pa.B. 2437.The provisions of this §3280.135 amended under Articles IX and X of the Human Services Code (62 P.S. §§ 901-922 and 1001-1088).