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with toileting or diapering, after cleaning, and if returning to the family child care home from outside. Hands shall be washed even if gloves were worn to perform these tasks. (3) No person who is known to be afflicted with any disease in a communicable form, or who is a known carrier of such disease, or who is afflicted with boils, infected wounds, or sores or acute respiratory infection shall work in any capacity in a family child care home in which there is a likelihood of such person transmitting disease or infection to other individuals. C. Sanitation (1) Clean and sanitary conditions shall be maintained indoors and outdoors, including indoor and outdoor recreational equipment. (2) The operator and/or caregiver shall ensure children’s faces and hands are clean. (3) The family child care home and premises shall be situated, equipped, and maintained as needed in order to safeguard the health of the users. (4) The family child care home shall follow approved sanitary methods of disposal of wastes. D. Water Supply (1) The water supply shall meet bacteriological, chemical, and physical requirements for water quality and testing in accordance with DHEC. (2) If water is unavailable for four (4) hours, an operator shall contact the Department and may be required to close. (3) Safe drinking water shall be available to children at all times and there shall be no use of common drinking cups. If disposable cups are used, they shall be stored to prevent contamination prior to use. E. Temperature (1) Temperature in the family child care home shall be maintained between 68 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit as appropriate to the season, while children are present. If temperature cannot be maintained for more than four (4) hours in this range, the family child care home shall notify the Department and may be required to close. (2) Caution shall be used with regards to weather and the length of time children are outside when the wind chill factor is below 20 degrees Fahrenheit or the heat index is above 95 degrees Fahrenheit. F. Emergency Preparedness (1) Family child care homes shall have a written emergency preparedness plan to evacuate the home in case of fire, natural disaster or threatening situation that may pose a health or safety hazard that is posted for all staff and parents to see. This plan shall be regularly tested. (2) The operator shall have a written emergency plan. This plan shall include naming the emergency person to be summoned quickly to assist in an emergency. (3) Emergency telephone numbers and information shall be posted, including the name/contact information of the emergency person. G. Emergency Medical Plan (1) The family child care home shall have an emergency medical plan in writing providing for emergency medical care of children requiring treatment away from the child care setting. (2) First aid: (a) The operator shall have a chart readily available that describes first aid emergency medical treatment techniques. (b) First aid supplies shall be available for the treatment of minor cuts and abrasions and stored out of the reach of children. H. Diapering (1) Family child care homes caring for infants shall provide a non-porous sanitizable surface. Only a solution of bleach and water shall be used to sanitize the diaper changing surface after each diapering.