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(a) Medication errors, e.g. failure to administer a medication at the prescribed time, administer- ing an incorrect dosage of medication or administering the wrong medication; shall be recorded in the child’s record. (b) The parent shall be immediately notified and notified in writing of a medication error or a suspected adverse reaction to a medication. E. First aid kit (1) A first aid kit shall be available for the treatment of minor cuts and abrasions and shall be stored in a location inaccessible to children. F. Diapering (1) Each room in which children who wear diapers are cared for shall have its own diaper- changing area adjacent to the hand-washing sink. (2) Facilities caring for infants shall provide a diaper changing area located within clear view. (3) Diaper changing procedures shall be consistent with those recommended by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. (4) Diapering surfaces shall be sanitizable. (5) Diapering surfaces shall be clean, seamless, waterproof and sanitary. (6) Diapering surfaces shall be cleaned and sanitized after each use by washing to remove visible soil followed by wiping with an approved sanitizing solution (e.g. 1 tablespoon liquid chlorine bleach per one quart of water) and/or disposable, non absorbent paper sheets approved for this purpose and shall be discarded immediately after each diapering. (7) Blood contaminated materials and diapers shall be discarded in a plastic bag with a secure tie, or in a manner approved by OSHA or the county in which the center is operating. Surfaces contaminated with blood or blood-containing body fluids shall be cleaned with a solution of chlorine bleach and water, or in a manner approved by OSHA or the county in which the center is operating. (8) Diapering shall occur only at a diapering changing area or in a bathroom. (9) Diapering changing areas shall not be used for any purpose other than for diapering. (10) Individual disposable wipes shall be used at each diaper change and shall be placed in a plastic-lined, covered container and disposed of properly, and kept out the reach of children. (11) Each waste and diaper container shall be labeled and clean and free of build-up of soil and odor. Wastewater from such cleaning operations shall be disposed of as sewage. (12) Soiled disposable diapers and disposable wipes shall be kept in a closed, labeled hands-free operated, plastic lined receptacle within arm’s reach of diaper changing area separate from other trash. Soiled non-disposable items shall be kept in a sealed plastic bag after feces shall be disposed of through the sewage. (13) Disposable non-absorbent paper sheets shall be disposed of immediately after diapering is completed. (14) Soiled disposable diapers shall be disposed outside the building daily. Soiled non-disposable diapers shall be kept in a sealed plastic bag and returned to the parent daily. (15) Staff shall check diapers and clothing at a frequency that ensures prompt changing of diapers and clothing. (16) No child shall be left unattended while being diapered. G. Staff health (1) The director shall maintain the following records in the center for herself/himself, staff, and emergency person(s): (a) Medical statements required by the Department and completed by the staff person verifying whether his/her health is satisfactory. Medical statements shall be updated as necessary; (b) A health assessment from a health care provider assessing the ability of the staff person to work with children. The health assessment shall be completed within three months prior to employment or within the first month of employment and shall include health history, physical exam, vision and hearing screening, tuberculosis screening, and a review of immunization status.