Code of Maine Rules
02 - DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION
041 - OFFICE OF PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL REGULATION (OPOR)
BARBERING AND COSMETOLOGY LICENSING PROGRAM
Chapter 26 - ESTABLISHMENT, INDEPENDENT BOOTH AND SCHOOL OPERATION, SANITATION AND INFECTION CONTROL STANDARDS, AND SAFE PRACTICE PROCEDURES
Section 041-26-26.060 - Blood Exposure Procedures

1. Stop service;

2. Licensee or student should obtain and use protective hand gloves;

3. Clean the injured area;

4. Apply appropriate antiseptic;

5. Cover the injury with the appropriate dressing to prevent further blood exposure;

6. If a licensee or student is the injured party, he or she may continue to practice by covering the injured area with protective finger guard or glove. Caution is advised in determining whether the injured party should continue to practice until the injury has been determined safe for a client receiving services, as may be appropriate;

7. Contact an emergency medical provider or advise the injured party to seek medical help as may be appropriate for injuries beyond your control;

8. Clean work station and area involved;

9. Properly dispose of, or disinfect, all contaminated tools, implements and objects in accordance with proper disinfecting procedures; and

10. Clean hands with soap and water.

A written record fully describing the event shall be maintained for a period of not less than one (1) year from the date the event occurred.