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(1) if infants or toddlers are in care, install and use safety gates to prevent access to stairs;

(2) install outlet covers in all electrical outlets that are not in use and that are accessible to children under age five; and

(3) use safe and sanitary equipment and supplies for diapering and toileting, including easy accessibility for the caregiver to wash the caregiver’s hands after changing a diaper or assisting a child with toileting. (b) An entity that provides care for more than one child who uses bottles and pacifiers shall label the bottles and pacifiers with each child’s name. (c) An entity that reuses bottles, bottle caps, and nipples shall, before reuse,

(1) wash them in a dishwasher, using a long wash cycle with hot water, and a heated drying cycle; or

(2) boil them in water for at least five minutes. (d) An entity that provides diapering shall develop, and ensure that each caregiver follows, written diaper changing procedures that minimize the spread of disease and the risk of contamination to hands and surfaces. (e) In addition to the requirements of (d) of this section, an entity shall ensure that

(1) the diaper changing area

(A) is not located in a food preparation area and is not used for temporary placement or serving of food; and

(B) has one accessible handsink located in, or immediately adjacent to, that area;

(2) each surface used for changing diapers is smooth, durable, nonabsorbent, and easily cleanable;

(3) sufficient quantities of clean diapers are available and are neatly stored;

(4) nonlatex gloves and handwashing supplies are available to prevent contamination, and are used in accordance with universal precautions described in 7 AAC 10.1045;

(5) for soiled clothing or cloth diapers, solid waste contents are disposed of by dumping the contents into a toilet and placing the diapers, without rinsing, in

(A) an impervious bag to be given to the parent for laundering, if applicable; or

(B) an easily cleanable container with a firmly fitted cover; the container must be