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Virginia Administrative Code (Last Updated: January 10, 2017) |
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Title 12. Health |
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Agency 35. Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services |
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Chapter 46. Regulations for Children's Residential Facilities |
Section 470. Personal necessities
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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.
Historical Notes
Derived from Volume 25, Issue 21, eff. August 6, 2009.