Vessels constructed to the 2005 Construction Guidelines must have at least one handwashing station separate from the toilet room(s). The handwashing station must be maintained clean and available at all times.
10.2.2 Facilities 10.2.2.1 Design 10.2.2.1.1 Child-size Toilet
Inspection report number 42. If toilet rooms are located in a child-activity center, child-size toilet(s) or child-accessible toilet (child-size seat and step stool) and handwashing facilities must be provided.
Child-size toilets (to include the toilet seat) must have a maximum height of 280 mm (11 inches), and the toilet seat opening is no greater than 203 mm (8 inches).
Handwashing sinks must have a maximum height of 560 mm (22 inches) above the deck, or a step stool must be provided.
10.2.2.1.2 Toilet Supplies
Inspection report number 42. Each child’s toilet facility must be provided with a supply of toilet tissue, disposable gloves, and sanitary wipes.
10.2.2.1.3 Waste Receptacle
Inspection report number 42. An airtight, washable, waste receptacle must be conveniently located to dispose of excrement, soiled sanitary wipes and gloves. Waste materials must be removed from the child-activity center each day.
10.2.2.1.4 Handwashing Supplies
Inspection report number 42. Soap, paper towels or air dryers, and waste towel receptacle must be located at handwashing stations.
10.2.2.1.5 Signs
Inspection report number 42. Signs must be posted in children’s toilet room advising the providers to wash their hands and the children’s hands after assisting children with using the toilet.
10.2.2.1.6 Assistance
Inspection report number 42. Children under 6-years old must be assisted in washing their hands in the child-activity center after using the toilet room, before eating, or after otherwise contaminating their hands.
10.2.2.1.7 Separate
Inspection report number 42. Separate toilet facilities must be provided for child activity center staff. Child activity center staff must not use the children’s toilet facilities. Public toilet facilities are acceptable.
10.2.2.1.8 Exiting
Inspection report number 41. Toilet rooms must be equipped so that persons exiting the toilet room are not required to handle the door with bare hands.
10.2.2.1.9 Temperature
Inspection report number 42. The maximum temperature for a handwashing station must not exceed 43°C (110°F).
10.3 Cleaning and Disinfection 10.3.1 Employee Handwashing
Inspection report number 12; critical item. Child care providers must wash their hands before giving food or beverages to children.
10.3.2 Furnishings and Toys 10.3.2.1 Construction 10.3.2.1.1 Cleanable
Inspection report number 42. Surfaces of tables, chairs, and other furnishings that children touch with their hands must be cleanable.
10.3.2.1.2 Condition
Inspection report number 42. Toys used in the child-activity center must be maintained in a clean condition.
10.3.2.2 Procedures
Inspection report number 42. Surfaces that children touch with their hands must be cleaned and disinfected daily with products labeled by the manufacturer for that purpose.
10.3.2.2.2 Toy Cleaning/Ball Pits
Inspection report number 42. Toys used in the child activity center must be cleaned and disinfected daily.
Balls used in ball pits/pens must be cleaned at least once per week, unless otherwise contaminated.
If a chemical disinfectant is used, the toys must be air-dried prior to use.
10.3.2.2.3 Tables/High Chairs
Inspection report number 42. Tables or high chair trays must be cleaned and disinfected before and after they are used for eating.
10.3.2.2.4 Decks
Inspection report number 42. Carpeting must be vacuumed daily and must be periodically cleaned when it becomes visibly soiled. Decks must be washed and disinfected when soiled or at least daily.
10.3.2.2.5 Facility Cleaning/Disinfecting
Inspection report number 42. Diaper changing stations, handwashing facilities and toilet rooms must be cleaned and disinfected daily and when soiled during use.
10.3.2.2.6 Linens Laundered
Inspection report number 42. Linens such as blankets, sheets, and pillow cases must be laundered between each use.
10.4 Exclusions 10.4.1.1 Procedures 10.4.1.1.1 Written Guidance
Inspection report number 42. Written guidance on symptoms of common childhood infectious illnesses must be posted at the entrance of the child activity center.
10.4.1.1.2 Exclusion Policy
Inspection report number 42. The child activity center must have a written exclusion policy on procedures to be followed when a child develops symptoms of an infectious illness while at the center.
The policy must include a requirement for written clearance from the medical staff prior to a child with symptoms of infectious illness being allowed in the child activity center.
This policy must be posted at the entrance of the child activity center.
10.4.1.1.3 Infectious Illness
Inspection report number 42. Children with infectious illness must not be allowed in the child activity center without written permission of the vessel’s medical staff.
11.0 Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Systems, Fountains, Misting Systems, Humidifiers, and Showers
This section includes two subsections:
11.1 HVAC Design and Maintenance
11.2 Fountains, Humidifiers, and Showers
11.1.1 Construction 11.1.1.1 Condensate Pans
Inspection report number 43. Air handling unit condensate drain pans and collection systems must be able to be accessed for inspection, maintenance, and cleaning. Installation of sight windows or other effective methods for full inspection of condensate collection pans must be utilized when original equipment access makes evaluation during operational inspections impractical.
11.1.1.2 Self-draining
Inspection report number 43. Air condition condensation collection pans must be self-draining.
11.1.1.3 Potable Water
Use only potable water for connections to the HVAC distribution system.
11.1.2 Maintenance 11.1.2.1 Air Handling Units
Inspection report number 43. Air handling units must be kept clean.
11.1.2.2 Condensers
Inspection report number 43. Evaporative condensers must be inspected at least annually and cleaned as necessary to remove scale and sediment. Cooling coils and condensate pans must be cleaned as necessary to remove dirt and organic material.
11.1.2.3 inspection and Maintenance Plan
Inspection report number 43. Vessels must have a plan to inspect and maintain HVAC systems in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations and industry standards. The written inspection, cleaning, and maintenance plan for the HVAC system must be maintained on the vessel and available for review during inspections.
Documentation of the inspection, cleaning, and maintenance plan must be available for review during inspections.
An electronic maintenance tracking system is acceptable for both the plan and the documentation if the work description and action completed is available.
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