Stand-up diapering procedure

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1. Wash hands.
   
   
2. Gather necessary supplies (diaper/pull-up/underpants, wipes, cleaner and sanitizer, paper towels, gloves, plastic bag).
   
   
3. Put on disposable gloves, if desired.
   
   
4. Coach child in pulling down pants and removing diaper/pull-up/underpants (and assist as needed).
   
   
5. Put soiled diaper/pull-up/underpants in plastic bag (or assist child in doing so).
   
   
6. Coach child in cleaning diaper area front to back using a clean, damp wipe for each stroke (and assist as needed).
   
   
7. Put soiled wipes in plastic bag (or assist child in doing so).
   
   
8. Close and dispose of plastic bag into hands-free covered trash can lined with a plastic garbage bag.
   
   
9. Remove gloves, if worn.
   
   
10. Wash hands (in sink or with wipe) and coach child in doing the same.
    
    
11. If a signed medication authorization indicates, apply topical cream/ointment/lotion using disposable gloves then remove gloves.
    
    
12. Coach child in putting on clean diaper/pull-up/underpants and clothing and washing hands (in bathroom/handwashing sink).
    
    
13. Close and put any bag of soiled clothing or underpants into child's cubby.
    
    
14. Use 3-step method on floor where change has occurred:
    1. Clean with detergent and water.
       
    2. Rinse with water.
       
    3. Disinfect with bleach solution (1 T. bleach in 1 quart water). Allow the bleach solution to air dry or to remain on the surface for at least 2 minutes before drying with a paper towel.
       
       
15. Wash hands (in bathroom/handwashing sink).