Oregon Administrative Rules
Chapter 414 - DEPARTMENT OF EARLY LEARNING AND CARE
Division 310 - CERTIFIED SCHOOL-AGE CHILD CARE CENTERS
Section 414-310-0540 - Handwashing

Universal Citation: OR Admin Rules 414-310-0540

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 9, September 1, 2024

(1) Staff and children shall wash their hands with soap and warm running water:

(a) After using the toilet;

(b) After assisting someone with toileting;

(c) Before handling food; and

(d) Before and after eating.

(2) Staff and children must either wash their hands with soap and warm running water or use hand sanitizer with alcohol content between 60-95%:

(a) After wiping the nose;

(b) After coughing or sneezing;

(c) When arriving at the center;

(d) After outside activities; and

(e) After handling pet toys or touching animals, other than dogs and cats.

(3) When handwashing is not possible but required by OAR 414-310-0540(1), e.g. on field trips and on the playground, moist towelettes and hand sanitizer with alcohol content between 60-95% shall be used together.

(4) For children who are not able to wash their own hands, staff may wash children's hands with a single-use cloth rather than under running water.

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 329A.280

Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 329A.280

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