Authority: IC 12-13-5-3

Affected: IC 12-17.2-4

Sec. 96. (a) Staff shall use a deodorizing solution or granules in diaper containers.

(b) Staff shall clean and disinfect diaper containers when emptied.

(c) Caregivers shall handle cloth diapers furnished by the center as follows:

1. (1) Waterproof diaper covers must be provided.
2. (2) Caregivers shall use a fresh, clean diaper cover with each diaper change.
3. (3) Caregivers shall keep the diapers and diaper covers in tightly covered containers between pick-ups.
4. (4) A commercial laundry service shall launder the diapers and the diaper covers.

(d) Caregivers shall handle cloth diapers furnished by the parents as follows:

1. (1) The diapers shall be kept separate from diapers used for other children.
2. (2) Waterproof diaper covers must be provided.
3. (3) Caregivers shall use a fresh, clean diaper cover with each diaper change.
4. (4) Caregivers shall place the soiled diapers in a plastic bag, store them through the day in a tightly covered container, and return the diapers to the parent daily.
5. (5) Caregivers shall keep the diaper covers in tightly covered containers or plastic bags and return them to the parent daily.

(e) The center shall provide washable, plastic lined, tightly covered containers for soiled cloth diapers and linens.

(f) Containers shall be conveniently located for caregivers, but inaccessible to children.

(Division of Family Resources; 470 IAC 3-4.7-96; filed Aug 11, 2003, 3:00 p.m.: 27 IR 146; readopted filed Oct 24, 2007, 11:25 a.m.: 20071121-IR-470070448RFA; readopted filed Aug 23, 2013, 3:36 p.m.: 20130918-IR-470130306RFA; readopted filed Nov 13, 2019, 11:56 a.m.: 20191211-IR-470190490RFA)