(a) When participants require diapering, there shall be a safe diaper changing area that meets the following criteria:
- (1) Impervious (nonabsorbent) smooth surfaces that do not trap soil and are easily disinfected; and
- (2) There shall be a changing pad capable of being sanitized used as a cushion between the child and the changing surface.
- (b) Participants shall always be attended during diapering.
(c)
- (1) Soiled or wet diapers shall be removed and replaced with clean and dry diapers.
- (2) The caregiver shall ensure that participants are properly cleaned and dried.
(d)
- (1) Soiled cloth diapers or clothing shall not be rinsed.
- (2) If a participant’s own diapers are used, they shall be sanitarily bagged to be taken home daily.
- (e) Diaper covers or plastic pants shall be handled in the same manner as cloth diapers.
(f)
- (1) All diapering preparations shall be placed out of the reach of participants.
- (2) The use of all diapering preparations shall be agreed upon by the caregiver and parent.