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 for professional certification as a type B home provider or in-home aide.

 

 

 

(A)   The provider shall regularly check diapers at least every two hours for wetness and feces. and change Diapers shall be changed immediately when wet or soiled. Clothing shall also be changed immediately when wet or soiled.

 

(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 with either a wash cloth which is then appropriately sanitized or a disposable wipe.

 

(2)   The provider shall wash his/her his or her hands for at least fifteen seconds with liquid soap and running water after each diaper change. Hand washing after diaper changes shall occur in a sink that is not used for meal preparation and is away from the food serving area. and away from the meal preparation and serving area.

 

(3)   If a diaper-changing surface is used to change more than one child, the provider shall place a disposable 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 The diaper changing surface shall be sanitized after each diaper change with an appropriate germicide. If the surface is visibly soiled, it shall be cleaned with soap and water prior to sanitizing.

 

(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. If the bedding becomes wet or soiled during the diaper change, it shall be replaced with clean bedding.

 

(5) No child shall be left unattended on the diaper changing table.

 

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

 

(D)  The provider shall store and launder soiled diapers or clothing as follows:

 

(1)   If soiled diapers or clothing are to be sent home with a caretaker, the provider shall store the diapers or clothing 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 sanitizing 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 that is not easily accessible to children and discard diapers daily or more frequently as needed to eliminate odor.

(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:
R.C. 119.032 review dates:     WITHDRAWN ELECTRONICALLY	11/30/2007
Certification

03/27/2008
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, 4/1/03