<p>Toileting 1302.47(b)(6) DHS 340:110-3-297(c) Policy</p><p>To ensure each child’s toileting needs are done in a safe, sanitary, and respectful manner. </p><p>Procedure</p><p>1. All bathrooms will have access to a minimum of one sink with hot and cold or tempered running water from an adequate water source and one toilet for every 15 children.</p><p>2. All bathroom surfaces must be cleaned, sanitized and in good repair throughout the day.</p><p>3. All bathrooms will be supplied with toilet paper, paper towels and liquid soap. Children will be taught to flush toilet and wash hands after each use. </p><p>4. Paper towel holders, toilet paper holders and liquid soap dispensers will be within easy access to the children.</p><p>5. When a child cannot reach the sink without assistance, non-slip safe stools will be provided to assist the child.</p><p>6. Adequate accommodations and adaptations will be made and utilized to assist children with disabilities.</p><p>7. Staff will monitor and offer assistance to children during toileting process to insure that proper hygiene and safety is maintained.</p><p>8. Staff will follow Universal Precautions to avoid direct contact with body fluids when assisting children with toileting.</p><p>9. In the event that a child has a toileting accident, staff must wear disposable gloves to assist child and to sanitize any soiled areas.</p><p>10. Staff will not embarrass or punish a child or show disapproval for toileting accidents.</p><p>11. Feces may by disposed of in the toilet however, wet and soiled items are prohibited from being rinsed. Items are placed in a sealed, labeled, moisture-proof bag and sent home.</p><p>4/2017</p>