NAC432A.411. Sanitary measures for changing diapers.

     1. Each area in a facility that is used for changing diapers must:

     (a) Have a smooth, nonabrasive, impervious surface;

     (b) Be located within close proximity to a sink that is not used for the preparation of food;

     (c) Not be located in an area in which food is prepared;

     (d) Have a smooth, nonabsorbent floor covering;

     (e) Have nearby, for wet or soiled diapers, a washable receptacle that is lined with plastic and covered with a lid;

     (f) Be kept in good repair and in a safe condition; and

     (g) Be cleaned and disinfected after each use by removing any visible soil and applying an approved disinfectant.

     2. Each soiled cloth diaper and any soiled clothing that may be contaminated with contagious matter must be stored in an individual plastic bag and be returned to the parents daily. The facility is not required to rinse or dump the contents of a diaper or the underwear of a child cared for in the facility. Each diaper used, including, without limitation, a commercial disposable diaper, must be able to contain urine and stool and minimize contamination. If cloth diapers are used on children, an absorbent inner liner and a waterproof outer covering must be provided with the diaper.

     3. The staff of a facility:

     (a) Shall discourage children from coming near an area that is used for changing diapers; and

     (b) Shall not leave a child unattended in the diaper changing area.

     (Added to NAC by Bd. for Child Care by R203-97, eff. 4-1-98; A by R047-98, 6-10-98; R072-98, 8-3-98; R112-06, 4-23-2009)