Sanitation Procedures

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Sanitation Procedures

• Entry-Level Training Module I
• Lesson One

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Preventing Illnesses

• Wash hands, wash hands, wash hands
• Use universal sanitation procedures
• Handle food properly

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Handwashing

• Pull down paper towel
• Use running water that drains
• Apply liquid soap and lather hands to loosen dirt
• Use friction for at least 10-15 seconds
• Rinse hands thoroughly with running water
• Dry with paper towels and then use towel to turn
  off faucet

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Wash hands

• Upon arrival
• Before AND after handling food and feeding
  children
• Before AND after diapering/toileting a child
• Before AND after your own toileting and personal
  grooming
• After having contact with any body fluids
  (mucous, saliva, urine), handling animals,
  handling garbage and cleaning
• Before administering medication

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Diapering

• Be sure the diaper area was sanitized after the
  last use
• Wash hands thoroughly
• Dispose of used diapers in proper container
• Wipe child (front to back) with baby wipe and
  dispose of wipe properly
• Wash the childs hands
• Clean and sanitize the diaper area
• Wash hands thoroughly

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Cleaning

• Use hot water and soap or detergent.
• Scrub vigorously to remove dirt and soil.
• Change water when it looks or feels dirty, after
  cleaning bathrooms and diaper changing area, and
  after cleaning the kitchen.
• Always clean the least dirty items/surfaces
  first.
• Always clean high surfaces first, then low
  surfaces.
• Always clean surfaces/items before disinfecting,
  since soil will block the effect of the
  disinfectant.
• Clean completely on a regular schedule and spot
  clean as needed.

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Disinfecting

• ALWAYS clean surfaces that are soiled before
  using disinfectant
• ALWAYS consider the safety of children when
  disinfecting
• In most cases, use BLEACH as your disinfectant.

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Routine disinfection procedure

1. Clean first with soap/detergent, water
2. Rinse
3. Spray area thoroughly with BLEACH (solution 1)
4. Wipe area to distribute disinfectant evenly
5. Use single-service, disposable paper towels and
   discard in a plastic-lined container
6. Allow to air dry

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Mouthed toys/utensils

1. Clean first with soap/detergent, water
2. Rinse
3. Soak in BLEACH (solution 2) for at least 2
   minutes
4. DO NOT rinse objects after soaking
5. Allow to air dry

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Surfaces that come in contact with food

1. Clean first with soap/detergent, water
2. Rinse
3. Spray thoroughly with BLEACH (solution 2)
4. Wipe area to distribute disinfectant evenly
5. Use single-service, disposable paper towels and
   discard in a plastic lined container
6. Allow to air dry

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Water play tables

• Wipe table with BLEACH (solution 1), let dry
  before filling with water
• Soak all toys to be used in BLEACH (solution 2)
  for 2 minutes prior to use
• Have all children wash hands before and after
  play
• Watch carefully so children dont drink the water
• Drain the water after play is over and between
  groups of children
• Clean with soap or detergent and water

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Solution 1 Solution 2
Water Bleach Water Bleach
1 gallon ¼ cup 1 gallon 1 Table- spoon
1 quart 1 Table- spoon 1 quart ¾ teaspoon
1 pint 1 ½ teaspoons 1 pint 3/8 teaspoon
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Food preparation

• Clean
• Wash hands and surfaces often
• Separate
• Dont cross contaminate, use separate dishes,
  utensils, and cutting boards for raw foods and
  cooked foods, meats and vegetables
• Cook
• Cook to proper temperature to kill bacteria
• Chill
• Freeze or refrigerate promptly

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Infant Formula

• Sterilize all utensils, bottles, and water
• Wash hands thoroughly
• Make sure measurements are accurate
• Never feed infants honey or cows milk
• DO NOT heat bottles in a microwave!
• Store in refrigerator
• Throw away formula after feeding

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Breast Milk

• Wash hands thoroughly
• Label containers with date/time pumped and
  childs name
• Freeze if storing more than 24 hours (safe if
  frozen up to six months)
• Thaw by placing in bowl of warm water for 30
  minutes or running water for 4 minutes
• NEVER MICROWAVE or REFREEZE