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 041-26-26.230 - Consent Form Requirement
Current through 2024-38, September 18, 2024
Prior to providing a microdermabrasion, chemical exfoliation, IPL or a device driven hair removal service, a licensee shall obtain the client's consent to service, which should include, but is not limited to:
1. In general terms, the nature and purpose of the procedure(s);
2. A list of known risks associated with the procedure(s), if reasonably determinable;
3. Acknowledgment that a disclosure of information has been made and that any questions asked about the procedure(s) have been satisfactorily answered;
4. As appropriate, the client's medical history such as medication(s) and contraindications that may call for alternative methods of treatment;
5. Observations of skin conditions and abnormalities;
6. Prior treatments; and
7. Signature of the client for whom the procedure is performed and the licensee.
All intake and consent to treatment information, including medical and health information, supplied by the client for services under this section is confidential. The establishment or booth owner shall establish procedures to ensure that such information is safeguarded against theft and identify theft and may not be used or disclosed without written permission of the client.
