Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 9, September 27, 2024
A. A
tattoo artist shall utilize the following infection control measures:
1. Before and after each tattoo procedure,
wash his or her hands thoroughly for a minimum of twenty (20) seconds with
water and a liquid germicidal solution, 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 individuals who must undergo shaving of
hair, utilize a single-use disposable razor;
3. The site of the tattoo 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 before tattooing;
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
sterile tattoo items on a sterile disposable towel or drape to be used as a
single sterile field throughout the procedure;
6. When conducting a procedure, use
single-use disposable needles and injection equipment which are designated and
sterilely packaged as single-use only; these needles and injection equipment
shall not be cleaned or reused in any manner on another client;
7. Re-gloving with single-use sterile
disposable surgical gloves must occur prior to initiation of the procedure,
which is to be performed using aseptic techniques. Any contamination of the
instruments or field shall immediately result in cessation of the procedure and
nonuse of sterilized equipment until re-sterilized;
8. At all times when preparing the skin and
while applying the actual tattoo, the tattoo artist shall wear single-use
sterile disposable surgical gloves, which must be discarded upon completion of
the tattoo;
9. 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 a
manner prescribed by the Department; and
10. The work station shall be supplied with
an adequate supply of paper or plastic barrier film to protect equipment and
any other item that must be protected to prevent cross-contamination.
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. Single-service
individual containers of ink or dye shall be used for each client and the
container shall be discarded immediately after completing the procedure. Any
dye or ink in which the needles were dipped shall be discarded and not used on
another person.
D. If pens and/or
stencils are used, only clean disposable single-use pens and stencils for
transferring the design to the skin shall be used.
E. If any type of ointment is used, a
single-use ointment tube or applicator shall be used.
F. All tattoo artists shall wear clean outer
garments while performing tattooing procedures, maintain a high degree of
personal cleanliness, and conform to hygienic practices. If lap cloths or lap
towels are used, they shall be single-use only.
G. Food, drink, and the use of tobacco
products in the procedure and disinfection or sterilization areas shall be
prohibited. Food and/or drink is permitted in the procedure room(s) for clients
with conditions which may require food and/or drink.
H. Live animals shall not be permitted in the
procedure and disinfection or sterilization areas.
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
area.
