Section 3270.135. 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 parent or by a facility, 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 § 3270.135 amended May 23, 2008, effective September 22, 2008, 38 Pa.B. 2437. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (228704).

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Authority

The provisions of this § 3270.135 amended under Articles IX and X of the Public Welfare Code (62 P. S. § § 901—922 and 1001—1087).