Texas Administrative Code
Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
Chapter 746 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHILD-CARE CENTERS
Subchapter R - HEALTH PRACTICES
Division 1 - ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
Section 746.3420 - May I use hand sanitizer as a substitute for washing hands?
Current through Reg. 49, No. 38; September 20, 2024
You may use hand sanitizers as a substitute for washing hands if all of the following conditions are met:
(1) You only use hand sanitizers on children 24 months and older;
(2) You do not use hand sanitizers to wash hands that are visibly dirty or greasy or have chemicals on them, unless you are away from the classroom and soap and water are not available for hand washing;
(3) You follow the labeling instructions for the appropriate amount to be used and for how long the hand sanitizer needs to remain on the skin surface to be effective;
(4) Children have adult supervision when using hand sanitizers; and
(5) You store hand sanitizers out of the reach of children when not in use.
