- (a) Individual towels, paper towels, or forced air dryers shall be within the reach of participants.
- (b) A liquid soap shall be accessible in the hand washing area and used by caregivers and participants.
- (c) Running water shall be available in all lavatories.
(d) All staff and participants shall wash their hands with soap and water at the following times:
- (1) Before meals and snacks;
- (2) Before preparing meals;
- (3) After toileting;
- (4) After each diaper change, if applicable;
- (5) After contact with bodily fluids;
- (6) After outdoor time;
- (7) After coming in contact with animals; and
- (8) Other times as needed.
- (e) Alternative methods of hand washing shall be provided if running water is not available.
- (f) The use of hand sanitizer shall not be a replacement for soap and running water.
- (g) A washcloth or towel shall not be used more than one (1) time before laundering.