Texas Administrative Code
Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
Chapter 747 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHILD-CARE HOMES
Subchapter R - HEALTH PRACTICES
Division 2 - DIAPER CHANGING
Section 747.3307 - What must I do to prevent the spread of germs when diapering children?

(a) You must wash your hands after each diaper change. Refer to § 747.3215 of Title 40 (relating to How must children and caregivers wash their hands?).

(b) You must wash the infant's hands or see that the child's hands are washed after each diaper change. Refer to § 747.3217 of Title 40 (relating to How must I wash an infant's hands?).

(c) If you use disposable gloves, you must discard them after each diaper change and wash your hands with soap and running water.

(d) You must sanitize the diapering-changing surface after each use, or use a clean, disposable covering on the diapering surface that must be changed after each use.

(e) You must cover containers used for soiled diapers or keep them in a sanitary manner, such as placing soiled diapers in a tied, sealed, or otherwise closed plastic bag.

(f) You must place soiled clothing in a tied, sealed, or otherwise closed plastic bag to be sent home with the child.