Virginia Administrative Code
Title 22 - SOCIAL SERVICES
Agency 40 - DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
Chapter 151 - STANDARDS FOR LICENSED CHILDREN'S RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES
Section 22VAC40-151-410 - Personal necessities
Universal Citation: 2 VA Admin Code 40-151-410
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 leak proof 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
§§ 63.2-217 and 63.2-1737 of the Code of Virginia.
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