Section 400.8134. Hand washing.

Rule 134 (1) As used in this rule, hand washing means to cleanse the hands with soap and warm running water for at least 20 seconds.

(2)   All staff and volunteers shall wash their hands at all of the following times:

(a)   Prior to starting the workday at the center.

(b)   Prior to care of children.

(c)   Before preparing and serving food and feeding children.

(d)  Before giving medication.

(e)   After each diapering.

(f)  After using the toilet or helping a child use the toilet.

(g)   After handling bodily fluids.

(h)   After handling animals and pets and cleaning cages.

(i)   After handling garbage.

(j)   When soiled.

(3)    Staff and volunteers shall assure that children wash their hands at all of the following times:

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

(b)   After toileting or diapering.

(c)   After handling animals and pets.

(d)  When soiled.

(4)   Guidelines for hand washing shall be posted in food preparation areas, in toilet rooms, and by all hand washing sinks.

(5)   When soap and running water are not available during an outing, hand sanitizers, and/or single-use wipes may be used as a temporary measure.

History: 2013 AACS.