Ohio Administrative Code
Title 4731 - State Medical Board
Chapter 4731-17 - Exposure-Prone Invasive Procedure Precautions
Section 4731-17-03 - Hand washing

Universal Citation: OH Admin Code 4731-17-03

Current through all regulations passed and filed through September 16, 2024

Licensees who perform or participate in invasive procedures shall follow acceptable and prevailing standards for hand washing which shall include at least the following:

(A) Hands shall be washed appropriately prior to performing or participating in an invasive procedure and after performing or participating in an invasive procedure;

(B) Hands and other skin surfaces shall be washed immediately and thoroughly if contaminated with blood or other body fluids; and

(C) Hands shall be washed immediately after gloves are removed.

Five Year Review (FYR) Dates: 08/17/2016 and 08/17/2021
Promulgated Under: 119.03
Statutory Authority: 4731.05
Rule Amplifies: 4731.051, 4731.22
Prior Effective Dates: 10/1/94, 12/31/97, 2/28/04

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