Ohio Administrative Code
Title 3701 - Department of Health - Administration and Director
Chapter 3701-86 - Registration of Newborn Safety Incubator Locations
Section 3701-86-05 - Sanitation of a newborn safety incubator
Universal Citation: OH Admin Code 3701-86-05
Current through all regulations passed and filed through March 18, 2024
(A) The newborn safety incubator will be checked at a minimum of twice daily for debris.
(B) The newborn safety incubator will be cleaned at least:
(1) Weekly; and
(2) After any child surrender.
(C) The cleaning of the bassinet will 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 will be rinsed with water after sanitizing and then
dried before being returned to use.
(D) Documentation of the required cleaning and sanitization will be maintained onsite by the location as long as the newborn safety incubator remains registered at the location. Documentation will be made available to the director upon request.
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