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  1. Nourishment
  2. Hand washing

Hand washing

Features/Nourishment/Feature 41

Hand washing

Intent: 

To reduce pathogen transmission by providing accessible and sanitary hand washing facilities.

41: Hand washing
    Post Date: 31 Jul, 2019
    Status: Approved

    Projects may use contactless soap dispensers so long as the soap container is both detachable and refillable and the following conditions are met:
    1. Soap containers are kept closed during storage and operation.
    2. Soap containers are cleaned out and dried before refilling.
    Projects using this AAP must submit an operations schedule that includes the cleaning protocol.
    This AAP is not available to health care projects.
    Post Date: 01 May, 2019
    Status: Approved

    Projects unable to replace existing sinks with those meeting height and area requirements of Feature 41, Part 3 may retain the existing fixtures and meet the intent of the feature if the following conditions are met:
    - Existing sinks meet local health and accessibility codes.
    - Existing sinks cannot be replaced due to financial constraints
    - Existing sinks that do not comply with the requirements of Feature 41, Part 3 are cleaned at least once a day.

    In lieu of original documentation requirements, projects must submit a narrative describing significant hardship, such as financial and/or schedule implications, for renovating the non-compliant sinks to meet the requirements of Feature 41 Part 3.
    Additionally, a copy of the cleaning protocol should be submitted which identifies the non-compliant sinks within the project boundary.
    Post Date: 01 May, 2019
    Status: Approved

    Projects may achieve Feature 41, Part 1 by using cotton towels of the roll type in place of disposable paper towels at all sink locations. These towels must be changed at least once a week and washed before reuse. This AAP cannot be used in healthcare facilities.
    Post Date: 02 Jan, 2019
    Status: Approved

    Projects may use hand soaps containing fragrance to meet Feature 41 Part 1 under the following conditions:
    (1) The project provides a manufacturer’s declaration letter confirming that neither major allergen nor antimicrobial agents were used in the liquid soap.
    (2) The project presents evidence that no allergens are detected in the hand soap through independent verification, performed by following the IFRA Allergen Procedure (Version 3 - Sep, 2007)（GC-MS & LC-MS-MS) or the NATRUE certification.
    Post Date: 02 Jan, 2019
    Status: Approved

    Hand dryers equipped with HEPA-compliant filters may be used in lieu of paper towels for hand drying in non-healthcare WELL projects to meet Feature 41 Part 1. Cleaning, maintenance and filter replacement should be scheduled as set by manufacturer’s recommendations. Documentation of such activities must be maintained.
    Post Date: 15 Aug, 2018
    Status: Approved

    As an alternative to Feature 41 Part 3, projects with existing sinks that are not undergoing renovation may be allowed a 1 inch flexibility range in meeting the sink column of water dimensions. Projects must commit to purchasing compliant sinks during next renovation or upgrade.