Section 400.1924. Hand washing.

Rule 24.  (1) All caregiving staff shall wash  their  hands   appropriately and in the following manner:

(a)   Before and after all of the following:

(i)   Preparing and serving food, eating, and feeding.

(ii)    Giving medication.

(b)   After all of the following:

(i)   Diapering.

(ii)    Using the toilet or helping a child use the toilet.

(iii)     Handling bodily fluids, such as mucus, blood, vomit, from  sneezing, wiping, and blowing noses, from mouths, or from sores.

(iv)   Handling animals and pets.

(v)   Cleaning or handling garbage.

(2)    Caregiving staff shall assure that children wash their  hands  at   the following times:

(a)   Before and after meals, snacks, or food preparation experiences.

(b)   After toileting or diapering.

(c)   After contact with any bodily fluids.

(d)  After playing in sand or water.

(e)   After handling animals and pets.

(f)  When soiled.

(3)     Hand sanitizers and wipes may be used as a temporary  measure  during outings, such as field trips and outdoor activities, until soap and running water are available.

History: 2005 AACS.