- (1) A provider must change wet or soiled diapers promptly. Unless the child is asleep, a child’s diaper must be checked at a minimum of every 2 hours, or more frequently to meet the individual child’s needs. Diapers must be changed when a child exhibits behavior that suggests a wet or soiled diaper.
(2) If infants and toddlers are in care, a provider must have a diaper changing area.
(a) The diaper changing area must be located so that handwashing can occur immediately after diapering without contact with other surfaces or other children.
(b) The diaper changing surface must be sturdy, smooth, non-absorbent, easily cleanable, and free of tears or repairs.
(c) The diaper changing surface must be kept free of all objects except for diapering items and not used for other purposes.
(d) Children must never be left unattended on an elevated changing surface.
(e) A disinfecting solution must be kept in each diaper-changing area ready for immediate use and stored out of children’s reach.
(3) If a provider uses cloth or reusable diapers, the soiled diapers must:
(a) Not be rinsed;
(b) Be placed in a securely sealed, moisture-proof bag;
(c) Be stored in a separate disposal container; and
(d) Be cleaned by a commercial laundry service or given daily to the child’s parent or guardian.
Statutory/Other Authority
ORS 329A.260
Statutes/Other Implemented
ORS 329A.330
History
DELC 140-2024, adopt filed 12/11/2024, effective 07/01/2025