Nevada Administrative Code
Chapter 644A - Cosmetology
COSMETOLOGICAL ESTABLISHMENTS AND SCHOOLS OF COSMETOLOGY: CONDITIONS AND PROCEDURES FOR PRACTICE
Section 644A.775 - Infectious or communicable diseases; infestations of animal parasites

Universal Citation: NV Admin Code 644A.775

Current through September 16, 2024

1. A person afflicted with an infectious or communicable disease which may be transmitted during the practice of cosmetology or with an infestation of animal parasites shall not work or train in a cosmetological establishment or school of cosmetology.

2. A cosmetological establishment or school of cosmetology shall not knowingly require, permit or allow a student or person licensed by the Board, to perform any service on a client who is afflicted with any infectious or communicable disease which may be transmitted to a person who is practicing cosmetology.

3. A cosmetological establishment or school of cosmetology shall not require or allow a student or licensee of the Board to perform any service on a client who is afflicted with an infestation of animal parasites.

4. Infections, communicable diseases and infestations of animal parasites which may be transmitted during the practice of cosmetology include, without limitation:

(a) Cold, influenza or other respiratory illness accompanied by a fever until 24 hours after the fever subsides.

(b) Streptococcal pharyngitis, commonly known as "strep throat," until both 24 hours after treatment has started and 24 hours after the fever subsides.

(c) Purulent conjunctivitis, commonly known as "pink eye," until examined by a physician and approved for return to work.

(d) Varicella, commonly known as "chicken pox," until the lesions have dried and crusted.

(e) Mumps, until 9 days after the onset of parotid gland swelling.

(f) Tuberculosis, until examined by a physician and declared noninfectious.

(g) Impetigo, until 24 hours after treatment has begun.

(h) Pediculosis, commonly known as "head lice," until the morning after the first treatment is received.

(i) Scabies, until after treatment has been completed.

Blood-borne diseases, such as hepatitis B, human immunodeficiency virus and acquired immune deficiency syndrome, are not considered infectious or communicable diseases for the purposes of this section.

[Bd. of Cosmetology, No. 14.12 subsec. 2, eff. 12-3-80] - (NAC A 10-16-87; 5-15-92; R064-15, 12-21-2015) - (Substituted in revision for NAC 644.360 )

NRS 644A.275, 644A.280

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