Code of Maine Rules
10 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
144 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - GENERAL
Chapter 211 - RULES RELATING TO MICROPIGMENTATION
Section 144-211-5 - CARE OF INSTRUMENTS
Universal Citation: 10 ME Code Rules ยง 144-211-5
Current through 2024-38, September 18, 2024
A. Storage of instruments: All clean and ready-to-use needles in autoclave bags and instruments shall be kept in a closed glass, metal, or rigid plastic case, or storage cabinet while not in use. Such cabinet shall be maintained in a sanitary manner at all times.
B. Sterilization of instruments:
1. An autoclave
shall be provided for sterilizing all needles and similar instruments before
use on any customer.
2. Before
sterilizing, all needles and similar instruments shall be thoroughly washed to
remove dyes, blood clots, and all other foreign matter.
3. The needles and instruments required to be
sterilized shall be so used, stored, handled, and temporarily placed during
micropigmentation so that they are not contaminated.
4. The sterilizer shall be spore tested at
least once each month and records shall be maintained and available for
inspection for a minimum period of one year.
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