Virginia Administrative Code
Title 12 - HEALTH
Agency 35 - DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES
Chapter 46 - REGULATIONS FOR CHILDREN'S RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES
Part III - Residential Environment
Section 12VAC35-46-470 - Personal necessities
Universal Citation: 2 VA Admin Code 35-46-470
Current through Register Vol. 41, No. 3, September 23, 2024
A. An adequate supply of personal necessities shall be available to the residents at all times for purposes of personal hygiene and grooming.
B. Clean, individual washcloths and towels shall be in good repair and available once each week and more often if needed.
C. When residents are incontinent or not toilet trained:
1.
Provision shall be made for sponging, diapering, or other similar care on a
nonabsorbent changing surface that shall be cleaned with warm soapy water after
each use.
2. A covered diaper pail,
or its equivalent, with leakproof disposable liners shall be used to dispose of
diapers. If both cloth and disposable diapers are used, there shall be a diaper
pail for each.
3. Adapter seats and
toilet chairs shall be cleaned immediately after each use with appropriate
cleaning materials.
4. Staff shall
thoroughly wash their hands with warm soapy water immediately after assisting a
child or themselves with toileting.
5. Appropriate privacy, confidentiality, and
dignity shall be maintained for residents during toileting and
diapering.
Statutory Authority
§§ 37.2-408 and 37.2-203 of the Code of Virginia.
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