Code of Maine Rules
10 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
144 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - GENERAL
Chapter 212 - PRACTICE OF ELECTROLOGY
Section 144-212-3 - PRACTICE OF ELECTROLOGY
Universal Citation: 10 ME Code Rules ยง 144-212-3
Current through 2024-38, September 18, 2024
A. Procedures for Electrology.
1. The electrologists shall wash
their hands thoroughly with soap and warm water before and after the practice
of electrology.
2. The hands shall
be dried with single use towels.
3.
Electrology shall not be performed directly on a skin surface that has a rash,
pimples, boils, infections or manifests any evidence of unhealthy
conditions.
4. The use of styptic
pencils or lump alum to arrest bleeding is prohibited.
B. Service tables or Chairs. All service tables and chairs shall be constructed of easily cleanable material, with a smooth washable surface.
C. Preparation of skin for removal of hair.
1.
The area where hair is to be removed shall be cleaned with an approved
antiseptic solution.
2. A single
use sterile cotton or gauze pad shall be used.
3. When Electrology is completed the area
shall be cleansed with an antiseptic solution
4. Sterile cotton or gauze pads shall be kept
in covered containers or the original package.
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