Infant Diapering and Sanitation Protocol Inspection
Proper diapering procedures prevent the spread of disease in infant rooms. This checklist enforces CDC CFOC diapering protocols, ensures diaper changing stations meet sanitation standards, and maintains the documentation required by state childcare licensing regulations.
- Industry: Childcare and Education
- Frequency: Per diaper change and daily area inspection
- Estimated Time: 5 minutes per change; 15 minutes for area inspection
- Role: Lead Infant Teacher
- Total Items: 32
Diapering Station Setup
Inspect diapering station before use.
- Diapering surface non-porous, waterproof, and free of cracks?
- Diapering surface at appropriate height with safety strap functional?
- All supplies (diapers, wipes, gloves, bags) within arm's reach without leaving infant?
- Bleach solution or EPA-registered disinfectant available at station?
- Handwashing sink immediately accessible to diapering area?
- Covered, foot-operated diaper disposal container with liner in place?
Diapering Procedure Compliance
Verify CDC CFOC 10-step diapering procedure followed.
- Disposable gloves donned before beginning diaper change?
- Infant never left unattended on changing surface?
- Soiled diaper and wipes sealed in plastic bag before disposal?
- Diapering surface cleaned and sanitized with disinfectant after each change?
- Both caregiver and infant hands washed with soap and water after change?
- No bare hand contact with soiled diapers or surfaces?
Diaper Log Documentation
Verify diaper log documentation is complete.
- Time of each diaper change logged?
- Bowel movements documented including consistency and color concerns?
- Number of wet diapers documented per state licensing requirements?
- Diaper rash presence, location, and severity documented?
- Application of diaper cream documented with parental authorization?
Diaper Rash Monitoring
Monitor and respond to diaper rash.
- Diaper area inspected for rash at each change?
- Parent notified of severe or worsening rash?
- Director notified if rash appears infected or does not improve?
- Diaper changes occurring at minimum every 2 hours and when soiled?
- Barrier cream applied per parent authorization when rash present?
Supply Management
Verify diapering supplies adequately stocked.
- Parent-supplied diapers labeled with infant name and appropriate size?
- Sufficient wipes available for day?
- Sufficient disposable gloves at diapering station?
- Plastic disposal bags stocked at station?
- Parent notified when diaper or supply replenishment needed?
Daily Diapering Area Sanitation
End-of-day diapering area sanitation.
- Diapering area deep cleaned at end of each day?
- Diaper disposal container emptied and relined at end of day?
- All supplies replenished for next day?
- Changing pad inspected weekly for cracks requiring replacement?
- Daily diapering area sanitation log completed?
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Why Use This Infant Diapering and Sanitation Protocol Inspection?
This infant diapering and sanitation protocol inspection helps childcare and education teams maintain compliance and operational excellence. Designed for lead infant teacher professionals, this checklist covers 32 critical inspection points across 6 sections. Recommended frequency: per diaper change and daily area inspection.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Infant Diapering and Sanitation Protocol Inspection cover?
This checklist covers 32 inspection items across 6 sections: Diapering Station Setup, Diapering Procedure Compliance, Diaper Log Documentation, Diaper Rash Monitoring, Supply Management, Daily Diapering Area Sanitation. It is designed for childcare and education operations and compliance.
How often should this checklist be completed?
This checklist should be completed per diaper change and daily area inspection. Each completion takes approximately 5 minutes per change; 15 minutes for area inspection.
Who should use this Infant Diapering and Sanitation Protocol Inspection?
This checklist is designed for Lead Infant Teacher professionals in the childcare and education industry. It can be used for self-assessments, team audits, and regulatory compliance documentation.
Can I download this checklist as a PDF?
Yes, this checklist is available as a free PDF download. You can also use it digitally in the POPProbe mobile app for real-time data capture, photo documentation, and automatic reporting.