Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 9, September 27, 2024
A. A
technician shall utilize the following infection control measures:
1. Before and after each body piercing
procedure, wash his or her hands thoroughly for a minimum of twenty (20)
seconds with water and a liquid germicidal solution approved by the Department,
used in accordance with the manufacturer's directions, and dried with
single-use disposable paper towels or electric air dryer;
2. When necessary to perform a procedure on
certain individuals who must undergo shaving of hair, utilize a single-use
disposable razor;
3. The site of
the body piercing shall be cleaned in a sterile surgical manner with a liquid
germicidal solution approved by the Department and used in accordance with the
manufacturer's direction and then swabbed with a disinfectant prior to
piercing;
4. Utilize single-use
sterile disposable gloves when setting up equipment and performing procedures
on a client and immediately replace upon notice of a tear, any contamination,
or other defect;
5. Prior to any
direct contact with the client, place in a sterile manner all sterile
instruments and body piercing items or jewelry on a sterile disposable towel or
drape to be used as a single sterile field throughout the procedure;
6. Re-gloving with single-use sterile
disposable surgical gloves must occur prior to initiation of the procedure,
which is to be performed using strict sterile surgical techniques. Any
non-sterile contact or contamination of the instruments, jewelry, or field
shall immediately result in cessation of the procedure and nonuse of all
equipment until re-sterilized; and
7. After use, all single-use needles, razors,
and other sharps shall be immediately disposed of in approved sharps
containers; these used containers shall be labeled with the Universal Biohazard
Symbol and the word "biohazard" and be disposed of in accordance with
Regulation Regulation
61-105, Infectious Waste
Management Regulations.
B. The use of gauze, alum, styptic pencils,
or medical supplies deemed necessary to control bleeding is permissible
provided that a separate disposable single-use sterile item is used on each
client.
C. Food, drink, and the use
of tobacco products in the procedure and disinfection or sterilization rooms
shall be prohibited.
D. Live
animals shall not be permitted in the procedure and disinfection or
sterilization rooms.
EXCEPTION: This standard does not apply to
patrol dogs accompanying security or police officers, guide dogs, or other
service animals accompanying individuals with a disability into the procedure
room.
