Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 12, December 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 individual licensed to perform
services in a field of practice or a licensed facility owner must:
(a) Use and maintain appropriate equipment
and instruments for providing services in a field of practice at the place of
business;
(b) Use all equipment,
instruments and supplies, including but not limited to marking instruments, 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) Ensure a high-level disinfectant is used
in accordance with manufacturer's instructions to disinfect surfaces where
services are performed;
(d) Ensure
all chemicals are stored in labeled, closed containers;
(e) Ensure that single-use disposable paper
products, single-use needles, sterilized jewelry and protective gloves are used
for each client. Use of towels and linens are prohibited;
(f) Have unrestricted access to a sink with
hot and cold running water on the facility premises and separate from a
restroom.
(g) Ensure restrooms
located within the facility are kept clean and in good working order at all
times. Air blowers within restrooms can be substituted for disposable hand
towels;
(h) Ensure all waste
material related to a service, be enclosed in a glove or bag, disposed of in a
covered container with a garbage liner following a service on a client.
Service-related waste is prohibited from being disposed of in non-service
related areas, such as lobby or waiting areas;
(i) Ensure all sharp objects that come in
contact with blood or other potentially infectious materials be disposed of in
a sharps container;
(j) Ensure
biohazard labels or red biohazard bags are available on the facility
premises;
(k) Adhere to all Centers
for Disease Control and Prevention Standards;
(l) Ensure pets or other animals are not on
the premises of the body art facility unless they service animals recognized by
the American with Disabilities Act or to fish in aquariums or nonpoisonous
reptiles in terrariums;
(m) 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;
(n) Ensure that all instruments that come in
contact with blood or other potentially infectious materials be either disposed
of or sterilized; and
(o) Ensure
that all jewelry used for initial piercings is sterilized before use on a
client in accordance with OAR
331-900-0125.
(3) A licensee must wear eye goggles, shields
or a mask if spattering is possible while providing services.
(4) All substances must be dispensed in a
single-use container and discarded at the end of each procedure to prevent
cross contamination.
(5) Cross
contamination from touch or air particulates in any procedure area that comes
in direct contact with client is prohibited.
(6) Between each service area there must be a
clean nonporous barrier unless services are being provided under an event
facility license in which five feet must be between each client to prevent
contact with blood or other potentially infectious materials.
