5101:2-14-35 County department of job and family services (CDJFS) responsibility for compliance and complaint investigation for an in-home aide (IHA).

 

 

 

5101:2-14-35               Diaper  care  requirements  for  professional  certification  as  a type B home provider or in-home aide.

 

 

 

(A)The provider shall regularly check diapers and change immediately when soiled.

Clothing shall also be changed when soiled.

 

(A)(B) When changing diapers for any non toilet-trained child, the provider shall comply with the following:

 

(1) The provider shall wash all soiled areas of the child's body.

 

(1)(2) The provider shall wash his/her hands with soap and running water after each diaper change and away from the meal preparation and serving area.

 

(2)(3) If a diaper-changing surface is used to change more than one child, the provider shall place a separation material between the child and the changing surface. A different separation material shall be used for each child. The provider shall clean the surface with a disinfectant solution after each use.

 

(3)(4) If an infant's diapers are to be changed in his crib, there shall be a separation material between the infant and the crib sheet.

 

(B)(C) The parent caretaker shall provide a clean supply of diapers and an extra change of clothing that shall be available at all times.

 

(C)(D) The type B home provider shall store and launder soiled diapers as follows:

 

(1)   If soiled diapers are to be sent home with a parent caretaker, the provider shall store the diapers for no longer than one day in an individual covered container or plastic bag away from the child's belongings.

 

(2)   The provider shall store soiled diapers and diapering washcloths which are to be laundered in the home in a covered container with disinfectant solution.

 

(3)   If soiled diapers are to be commercially laundered, the provider shall hold them for laundering pickup for no longer than seven days.

 

(4)    The provider shall store soiled disposable diapers in a plastic-lined covered container and discard diapers daily.

 

(5)    Containers used to store soiled diapers and other materials used in diapering shall be emptied and cleaned with a disinfectant solution at least weekly.

 

 

 

(E) Toilet training shall occur based on a child's readiness and consultation with the caretaker regarding practices in the child's home. The provider shall ensure that toilet training is never forced.

Effective:                                04/01/2003

R.C. 119.032 review dates:    12/20/2002 and 04/01/2008

CERTIFIED ELECTRONICALLY

Certification

03/18/2003

Date

Promulgated Under:   119.03

Statutory Authority:   5104.011

Rule Amplifies:           5104.011

Prior Effective Dates: 4/1/82, 5/20/83, 9/1/86,

2/15/88, 5/1/89, 10/1/97

(Emer.), 12/30/97