PF18 Body wash facilities

Overview

Premises and Facilities criterion 18

There is a plumbing fixture (such as a shower, shub, or bath) for washing sick or soiled children.

Related to clause 45(1)(a)(ii) of standard.

Rationale/Intent:

The criterion aims to uphold the health and wellbeing of children by ensuring that there are suitable facilities and practices for washing children who vomit or soil themselves while attending the service, so that the risk of cross infection is reduced.


Last updated: 9 September 2009