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TITLE 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
PART 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
CHAPTER 746 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHILD-CARE CENTERS
SUBCHAPTER R - HEALTH PRACTICES
SECTION/RULE §746.3503 - What equipment must I have for diaper changing?
Chapter Review Date 04/04/2024

(a) You must have a diaper-changing table or surface that is smooth, non-absorbent, and easy to clean.(b) You must not use areas that children come in close contact with during play or eating, such as dining tables, sofas, or floor play areas, for diaper changing.(c) If the diaper-changing table or surface is above the floor level, then at all times when the child is on the table/surface:(1) There must be a safety mechanism (such as raised sides) that is used;(2) The caregiver's hand must remain on the child; or(3) The caregiver must be facing the child and within an arm's length of the child.(d) You must have a hand-washing sink in the diaper-changing area. Refer to §746.4403 of this title (relating to Must I have a hand-washing sink in the diaper-changing area?).

Source Note: The provisions of this §746.3503 adopted to be effective September 1, 2003, 28 TexReg 1402; amended to be effective July 1, 2005, 30 TexReg 3598; amended to be effective December 1, 2010, 35 TexReg 10238; amended to be effective April 15, 2017, 42 TexReg 1575; transferred effective March 9, 2018, as published in the Texas Register February 16, 2018, 43 TexReg 909.

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