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 2 - DIAPER CHANGING
Section 746.3503 - What equipment must I have for diaper changing?
Universal Citation: 26 TX Admin Code ยง 746.3503
Current through Reg. 49, No. 38; September 20, 2024
(a) You must have a diaper-changing table or surface that is smooth, non-absorbent, and easy to clean.
(b) You must not use areas that children come in close contact with during play or eating, such as dining tables, sofas, or floor play areas, for diaper changing.
(c) If the diaper-changing table or surface is above the floor level, then at all times when the child is on the table/surface:
(1) There must be a safety
mechanism (such as raised sides) that is used;
(2) The caregiver's hand must remain on the
child; or
(3) The caregiver must be
facing the child and within an arm's length of the child.
(d) You must have a hand-washing sink in the diaper-changing area. Refer to §746.4403 of this title (relating to Must I have a hand-washing sink in the diaper-changing area?).
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