Indiana Administrative Code
Title 470 - DIVISION OF FAMILY RESOURCES
Article 3 - CHILD WELFARE SERVICES
Rule 4.7 - Child Care Centers; Licensing
Section 4.7-98 - Staff hygiene

Universal Citation: 470 IN Admin Code 4.7-98

Current through September 18, 2024

Authority: IC 12-13-5-3

Affected: IC 12-17.2-4

Sec. 98.

(a) Persons who handle and serve food shall thoroughly wash their hands with soap and warm running water and use disposable towels from a dispenser for drying or an electric hand dryer.

(b) Hand sanitizers shall not be used in place of hand washings.

(c) Hand washing shall be done before starting work, washed as often as necessary to keep them clean, and after smoking, eating, drinking, or using the toilet.

(d) Staff who prepare food shall not change diapers.

(e) Caregivers shall wash their hands before and after each child care duty including individual feeding, bathing, wiping noses, diapering, and assisting children using the toilet.

(f) Kitchen staff must wear clean, washable garments (aprons or smocks) while in the kitchen and serving food.

(g) Kitchen staff must have effective hair restraint that keeps hair back and covered.

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