Special programming requirements for infants

(1) Every operator registered and licensed under these Regulations shall observe the minimum special precautions 90 Social Service Agencies specified in subregulations (2) below when working with infants enrolled at a residential care facility for children. (2) The special precautions referred to in subregulation (1) above are as follows– (a) toys that are mouthed shall not be shared between infants and shall be disinfected after each use; (b) equipment shall be available for the sterilization of utensils for children who are between one day old and nine months old; (c) bottles that are being reused shall be sterilized and stored properly; (d) infants shall always be held when given their bottle and bottles shall never be propped under and children left unattended, while feeding or drinking therefrom; (e) infants shall be fed according to their individual scheduling and nutritional needs; (f) each infant shall have his own crib and bedding that will be disinfected and washed at least weekly; (g) cribs shall be securely made and have appropriately spaced railings to ensure safety cribs shall have sufficient space between them; (h) there shall be an evacuation plan to carry out infants in case of emergency; (i) infants shall be cared for at the ground level of the building housing the facility; and Social Service Agencies 91 (j) diapering, sleeping, and feeding areas shall be separately located. SUB-PART E Minimum Health and Safety Requirements