Current through September 17, 2024
Salons and schools must comply with the following
disinfection methods:
014.01
IMMERSION. The process for disinfecting by immersion
is as follows:
(A) Remove foreign matter.
(B) Wash hands with liquid soap
and water or an instant hand sanitizer.
(C) Wash implements with hot water and soap.
(D) Rinse implements after
washing.
(E) Place the implement in
a disinfectant.
(F) The
disinfectant solution must be deep enough to completely cover
implements.
(G) The implements must
stay in the disinfectant solution for the full contact time as listed on the
manufacturer's label.
(H) All
disinfectants used for immersion must be disposed of at the end of the day and
fresh disinfectant made at the beginning of each work day. In addition, if the
disinfectant becomes contaminated or cloudy, it must be changed immediately.
(I) Before removing the
disinfected implements, wash hands with liquid soap and water or an instant
hand sanitizer.
(J) Air-dry on a
sanitary surface for at least 10 minutes, dry with a clean towel, or with an
electric air sanitizer.
(K) Store
in a clean enclosed cabinet or covered container reserved for clean
implements.
014.02
SPRAY. The process for disinfecting by spray is as
follows:
(A) Remove foreign matter.
(B) Wash hands with liquid soap and water or
an instant hand sanitizer.
(C)
Spray the implement until it is totally saturated with a disinfectant.
(D) The disinfectant must remain
in full contact with the implement as listed on the manufacturer's label.
014.03
DISINFECTANT WIPES. Follow steps (A) through (D) and
(J) and (K) in 172 NAC 34014.01 when using a disinfectant wipe. Wipe surfaces
and ensure that all surfaces remain visibly moist for the contact time listed
on the label. When using a wipe to clean and a second wipe to disinfect, steps
(C) and (D) are not required.
014.04
METAL
IMPLEMENTS. All metal implements must be immersed in a
disinfectant following the procedures in 172 NAC 34-014.01 except that nail tip
cutters may be sprayed with a disinfectant.
014.05
AUTOCLAVE.
Autoclave is an acceptable method of disinfection and must comply with the
following requirements:
(A) Autoclave
implements in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
(B) Autoclaves must be cleaned and serviced
at the frequency recommended by the manufacturer.
014.06
ELECTRICAL
APPLIANCES. Electrical appliances such as drills, electric files,
airbrush machines, polish dryers, gel lights, footbaths, foot spas, paraffin
wax warmers, clippers, blow dryers, thermal curling irons, microdermabrasion
machines, facial machines, and similar portable electric powered appliances
must be kept clean at all times. The disinfection process is as follows:
(A) Remove all foreign matter.
(B) Spray with a disinfectant or use a
disinfectant wipe.
(C) Wipe dry
with a clean towel.
014.07
PIPED AND PIPELESS
FOOTBATHS AND FOOT SPAS. Salons and schools must use the following
disinfection process for footbaths and foot spas
014.07(A)
AFTER
PEDICURES. After every pedicure using piped and pipeless footbaths
and foot spas, the following process must be followed:
(i) Drain water from the basin.
(ii) Remove all debris from the basin and
components, as well as the top and bottom of the footplate, knobs and screen.
Use low-sudsing soap or detergent and a non-abrasive brush. Remove all visible
residue from the inside of the basin and all other components.
(iii) Rinse the basin and components with
clean water using the sprayer.
(iv)
For pipeless footbaths and foot spas, disinfect all components, screen,
surfaces and basin with a disinfectant. Let stand for at least 10 minutes
following the manufacturer's recommendations.
(v) For piped footbaths, foot spas, or
portable circulating footbaths, fill the basin with water and a disinfectant
and let circulate. The disinfection solution must go everywhere the water was
and stay there for at least 10 minutes.
(vi) Rinse the basin and components again
with clean water.
(vii) Thoroughly
dry the basin and all other components with a clean towel.
014.07(B)
AFTER PEDICURES USING A
DISPOSABLE LINER. After every pedicure when using a disposable
liner, the following process must be followed:
(i) Replace the liner with a new liner for
each client.
(ii) Any time the base
of the footbath or foot spa becomes contaminated, the liner must be replaced
immediately and the footbath or foot spa must be disinfected.
014.07(C)
AT THE END
OF THE WORK DAY FOR PIPED FOOTBATHS AND FOOT SPAS. At the end of
the work day, the following process must be followed:
(i) Drain water from the basin.
(ii) Remove all debris from the basin and
components, as well as the top and bottom of the footplate, knobs and screen.
Use low-sudsing soap or detergent and a non-abrasive brush. Remove all visible
residue from the inside of the basin and all other components.
(iii) Fill the basin with water and a
disinfectant and let run in accordance with manufacturer's disinfecting
procedures. Let the water and disinfectant sit in the tub for 6-10 hours, then
drain the basin.
(iv) Fill the
basin with clean water and circulate for 5 minutes and drain the
basin.
(v) Rinse the basin and
components with clean water using the sprayer and dry with a clean
towel.
014.08
UNNACCEPTABLE DISINFECTION METHODS. Ultraviolet light
and using isopropyl alcohol or hydrogen peroxide are not acceptable
disinfection methods.
