26 Tex. Admin. Code § 746.3123
Must my get-well care program follow any special handling procedures?
Effective Apr 15, 201742 TexReg 1575Source Note: The provisions of this §746.3123 adopted to be effective September 1, 2003, 28 TexReg 1402; amended to be effective April 15, 2017, 42 TexReg 1575; transferred effective March 9, 2018, as published in the Texas Register February 16, 2018, 43 TexReg 909.Texas Secretary of State
Yes. In addition to following the minimum standards noted in this Chapter, including Subchapter R (relating to Health Practices), you must follow these procedures when providing get-well care:
- (1) Sanitize all laundry each day and when soiled;
- (2) Keep all garbage containers covered and take them out of the building daily;
- (3) Sanitize all toys and equipment after every use and before a different child uses them;
- (4) Use disposable, single-use cups, plates, and utensils for food service and drinks; and
- (5) Provide nutritious meals and snacks according to the children's needs or the directions of a health-care professional.
Source Note:The provisions of this §746.3123 adopted to be effective September 1, 2003, 28 TexReg 1402; amended to be effective April 15, 2017, 42 TexReg 1575; transferred effective March 9, 2018, as published in the Texas Register February 16, 2018, 43 TexReg 909.