Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 9, September 1, 2024
(1) The cleanliness of any common area in a
facility is the responsibility of each license holder. All license holders may
be cited for violations found in the common area.
(2) An earlobe piercing license holder
licensed to perform earlobe piercing services or a licensed facility owner
must:
(a) Use and maintain appropriate
equipment and instruments for providing services in the facility;
(b) Use all equipment, instruments and
supplies in a manner described in the manufacturer's instructions which is
consistent with the manufacturer's intended use of the device by the
FDA;
(c) Use equipment and
instruments that are not prohibited by the Office or the FDA for use by earlobe
piercing license holders;
(d)
Ensure a high-level disinfectant is used in accordance with manufacturer's
instructions to disinfect surfaces where services are performed;
(e) Ensure chemicals are stored in labeled,
closed containers;
(f) Ensure that
new single-use disposable paper products are used for each client. Use of
towels and linens are prohibited;
(g) Ensure lavatories located within the
facility are kept clean and in good working order at all times. Air blowers
within lavatories can be substituted for disposable hand towels;
(h) Ensure pets or other animals not be
permitted in the facility. This prohibition does not apply to service animals
recognized by the American with Disabilities Act or to fish in aquariums or
nonpoisonous reptiles in terrariums;
(i) Ensure all disinfecting solutions or
agents be kept at adequate strengths to maintain effectiveness, be free of
foreign material and be available for immediate use at all times the facility
is open for business;
(j) Ensure
all waste or garbage is disposed of in a covered container with a garbage
liner;
(k) Ensure all waste which
contains blood or other potentially infectious materials be enclosed and
secured in a glove or bag then disposed of in a covered container with a
garbage liner immediately following the service;
(l) Ensure sharp objects that come in contact
with blood or other potentially infectious materials be disposed of in a sharps
container;
(m) Ensure biohazard
labels or red biohazard bags are available on the facility premises;
(n) Adhere to all Centers for Disease Control
Standards;
(o) Ensure all surfaces
in procedure area are nonporous and disinfected with a high level
disinfectant;
(3) An
earlobe piercing licensee must wear eye goggles, shields or a mask if
spattering is possible while providing services.
(4) All substances used on clients must be
single use to prevent contamination of the unused portion.
(5) Single use tubes or containers and
applicators shall be discarded following the service.
(6) As of June 30, 2022, all facilities
licensed under OAR Chapter 331, Division 925 must have unrestricted access to a
sink with hot and cold running water within the facility premises but separate
from a restroom. This may include, but is not limited to, portable handwashing
stations or sinks. This rule does not apply to electrologists licensed under
OAR Chapter 331 Division 910.
(7)
Cross contamination from touch or air particulates in any procedure area that
comes in direct contact with client is prohibited.
(8) All tools and instruments used to mark
earlobe piercing locations must be disposed of after use on a client.
