Diaper Changing Procedures
I am up for audit this year and am just going through my routines and making sure I'm doing everything correctly. We are supposed to (in Michigan) change a baby on basically 2 layers of washable material. I have a more cushioned changing pad with a thin plastic layer on top. What does everyone else use? I'm not totally thrilled with how I have mine. Also we're supposed to have a wastebasket that is lined and covered that can be thrown away every night. I used to do that, but now I have our large garbage can in the garage that I wrap the dirty diaper in a plastic store bag, tie it and immediately throw it in the garbage can in teh garage so it doesn't smell up the house. Do you think that is sufficient?
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except to throw it away do you leave the children unattended. In MO I could not go into the garage to throw it away. Personally I would do it just as they say to do it.
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Originally Posted by itlw8: |
I don't want the diaper trash can inside either. Ick. I am working on the licensing process. Someone posted on another thread that the were wrote up because their changing table was right outside the bathroom door and their was even an issue with that. Do you have to be near a sink?
Also, I have one of those curved foam mats. Where do you store yours? I had plans to change diapers on the floor but I don't seem to have a good place to store the mat. I am thinking of going the changing table route. If you don.'t have to leave the kids, it sounds great to me. Wish I could figure something out. |
I would like a changing table, but I don't have the room and some of the kids that are still in diapers are almost 3, so they are big. My changing pad folds up, so I fold it up and put it in a drawer. In mIchigan you're supposed to have one changing pad on top of another. What does everyone do for that?
oh p.s., my bathroom is way too small to change anyone in. it's just a 1/2 bath. |
Originally Posted by LK5kids: That was me:) not only does the changing table have to be near a sink, in my state you are not allowed to walk through a doorway to get to that sink:) my bathroom is to small for a changing table so looks like ill be doing diaper duty on the floor! Yay(eye roll)!! |
Originally Posted by lovemykidstoo: |
Originally Posted by itlw8: |
Just make sure if you do it on the living room floor that it isn't carpeted. Also I would put a garbage can there, if you change the diaper then in order to throw it away you have to touch the door handle even if you open it with a wipe, they may say something. When I went to my Orientation last month, the consultant said we could have the changing station where ever we wanted, but it has to stay in the same spot. I know that though we have the licensing rules in MI, that different consultants look at them differently, so who knows.
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Originally Posted by lovemykidstoo: |
Originally Posted by melilley: |
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Originally Posted by lovemykidstoo: I'm sorry, I don't know if I did that right, I'm computer illiterate...lol |
Originally Posted by lovemykidstoo: |
Originally Posted by melilley: |
Hey check this out. This was further down on that link.
"If diapers and diapering supplies are disposed of inside the home, to comply with subrule (g) of this rule, a plastic-lined, tightly covered container that is used exclusively for these items must be used. It is also acceptable to dispose of diapers and diaper supplies directly into an outside garbage container." So I guess I can use the outside trash can!! |
Originally Posted by lovemykidstoo: |
Originally Posted by melilley: |
In orientation my consultant told us all that you must have a container that you can seal closed for diapers and you can NOT wash your hands where you prepare food ("then go to the kitchen to wash my hands"). I'm in MI, too Just FYI.
R 400.1923 Diapering and toilet learning. Rule 23. (1) Diapering of infants and toddlers shall only occur in a designated changing area. (2) The designated changing area shall comply with all of the following: (a) Be used exclusively for changing wet or soiled diapers or underwear. (b) Be located away from food preparation and meal service areas. (c) Have access to a hand washing sink that is not used for food preparation. (d) Have a nonabsorbent, easily sanitized surface with a changing pad between the child and the surface. (e) Be cleaned and sanitized after each use. (f) Have diapering/changing supplies within easy reach. (g) Have a plastic-lined, tightly covered container exclusively for disposable diapers and diapering supplies that shall be emptied and sanitized at the end of each day Also, you should be using soap and water, rinsed and sanitized (in that order). I had a friend who's been a provider for a LONG time get in trouble by licensing for not doing that. Again.... just FYI. |
In Oregon these are our hand washing rules only if you are State Certified. We have two licenses Registered and Certified. Certified being more stringent. It clearly states that hand sanitzer must be under "Child proof Lock". Here is a link if anyone is interested: http://nrckids.org/STATES/OR/or_350.pdf
Hand Washing: (a) Caregivers and children shall wash their hands with soap and warm running water after nose wiping, after using the toilet, and before and after eating; (b) Caregivers shall wash their hands with soap and warm running water before and after changing a diaper, before and after feeding a child or handling food, and after assisting a child with toileting and nose wiping; (c) Infants’ and children’s hands shall be washed with soap and warm running water after diaper changing; (d) Staff shall immediately and thoroughly wash their hands after handling animals or cleaning cages; (e) Commercial products labeled “hand sanitizers” shall not replace hand washing. If hand sanitizers are present in the home, they shall be kept under child-proof lock and shall not be used by children; (f) When hand washing is not possible, eg, on field trips, or the neighborhood park, moist towelettes shall be used. |
Originally Posted by Unregistered: |
My changing pad is right on the bathroom floor (tile). I throw the diapers in a garbage that's in the laundry room right next to the bathroom.
The most important thing my licencor wanted to see was the 3 spray bottles. 1. soapy water for washing the pad 2. plain water for rinsing 3. bleach water for sanitizing My sister uses only Lysol wipes for cleaning her pad and she got an ok for that! |
Originally Posted by momofsix: |
I was picked at the random 10% a year to be inspected and my inspection was a week ago. I too live in Michigan. I was using a changing pad only and got popped for it. She told me I needed some type of plastic liner underneith my plastic changing pad. She suggested a vinyl table cloth. So I went to the dollar store and purchased one. =) As for the diaper pail, i used a big tidy cat plastic lined container and had it right outside my daycare door and she said that was fine. Hope that helps. =)
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Certified Family care in Oregon Rules for Health Dept.
I am going to become a Certified Family provider and have some questions for the Oregon providers. As I am looking through the sample Health Dept. check list. Where could I find a template or examples of procedures that need to be posted and explained like my diapering procedures etc?
I know we all need to have emergency procedures, evacuation procedures etc. posted. But it seems like there are many more things regarding sanitization etc. I just don't want to forget anything. Thank you everyone. |
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