Texas Administrative Code

Texas Administrative Code

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
DIVISION 1	ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
RULE §746.3420	May I use hand sanitizer as a substitute for washing hands?

You may use hand sanitizers as a substitute for washing hands if all of the following conditions are met:

(1) You only use hand sanitizers on children 24 months and older;

(2) You do not use hand sanitizers to wash hands that are visibly dirty or greasy or have chemicals on them, unless you are away from the classroom and soap and water are not available for hand washing;

(3) You follow the labeling instructions for the appropriate amount to be used and for how long the hand sanitizer needs to remain on the skin surface to be effective;

(4) Children have adult supervision when using hand sanitizers; and

(5) You store hand sanitizers out of the reach of children when not in use.

Source Note: The provisions of this §746.3420 adopted 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