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Diaper changing is a task requiring special attention because
germs love warm, damp, dark places, and there is no place warmer, damper and
darker than a soiled diaper.
Steps when changing a diaper:
Each diaper changing area is required to have posted instructions on this procedure.
Steps when changing a diaper:
- Wash hands.
- Gather necessary material.
- Put disposable gloves on hands.
- Place child gently on table and remove diaper.
- Dispose of diaper in a hands-free garbage can with a lid.
- Clean the child’s diaper area from front to back, using a clean, damp wipe for each wipe.
- Apply topical cream / ointment / lotion when written consent is on file.
- Remove gloves.
- Wash hands or use wet wipe (if no fecal matter on hands).
- Put on clean diaper and dress the child.
- Wash child’s hands with soap and running water or with wet wipe and dry hands with paper towel.
- Place child in safe place.
- Clean and disinfect diapering area and any equipment touched.
- Wash hands.
Each diaper changing area is required to have posted instructions on this procedure.
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