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Ohio Administrative Code (Last Updated: January 12, 2021) |
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3701 Department of Health - Administration and Director |
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Chapter3701-86. Registration of Newborn Safety Incubator Locations |
3701-86-05. Sanitation of a newborn safety incubator
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(A) The newborn safety incubator shall be checked at a minimum of twice daily for debris.
(B) The newborn safety incubator shall be cleaned at least:
(1) Weekly; and
(2) After any child surrender.
(C) The cleaning of the bassinet shall include:
(1) An inspection for breaks in integrity that would impair either cleaning or disinfection/sterilization; and
(2) Sanitization of the basket or bed portion of the bassinet with an EPA-registered hospital disinfectant (e.g., phenolics) using the label's safety precautions and use directions. The surfaces of the bassinet shall be rinsed with water after sanitizing and then dried before being returned to use.
(D) Documentation of the required cleaning and sanitization shall be maintained onsite by the location as long as the newborn safety incubator remains registered at the location. Documentation shall be made available to the director upon request.