1. A. Caregivers shall wash their hands with liquid soap and warm running water:

   1. 1. When their hands are dirty;
   2. 2. After toileting;
   3. 3. Before preparing and serving food;
   4. 4. Before feeding or helping children with feeding;
   5. 5. After contact with any body fluids;
   6. 6. After handling or caring for animals;
   7. 7. After handling raw eggs or meat; and
   8. 8. After diapering a child or assisting a child with toileting.

2. B. Caregivers shall ensure that children's hands are washed with liquid soap and warm running water:

   1. 1. When their hands are dirty;
   2. 2. Before eating;
   3. 3. After toileting or diapering;
   4. 4. After handling or caring for animals; and
   5. 5. After contact with any body fluids.

Statutory Authority

§§ 22.1-16 and 22.1-289.046 of the Code of Virginia.

Historical Notes

Former 22VAC40-111-680 derived from Virginia Register Volume 26, Issue 7, eff. July 1, 2010; renumbered, Virginia Register Volume 37, Issue 24, eff. July 1, 2021.