Current through September 24, 2024
(1) No licensee or
student shall commence work on any patron before:
(a) Washing hands with soap and water;
and
(b) Placing around the patron's
neck a clean cape.
(2)
Wet Disinfection Standard
(a) All tools and
implements, except those which come in contact with blood or body fluids, must
be cleaned with soap and water and disinfected by complete immersion in an EPA
registered, bactericidal, virucidal, fungicidal disinfectant that is mixed and
used according to the manufacturer's directions.
(b) All tools and implements which have come
in contact with blood or body fluids must be cleaned in soap and water and
disinfected by complete immersion in an EPA registered, hospital grade,
bactericidal, virucidal, fungicidal disinfectant effective against HIV-1 and
Hepatitis B Virus mixed and used according to the manufacturer's
direction.
(c) A licensee shall
maintain a supply of antiseptic and/or liquid or spray styptic to be used in
the event that a patron's skin is accidentally broken during a
service.
(d) Every disinfecting
solution container must be clean and filled with an EPA registered,
bactericidal, virucidal, fungicidal disinfectant that is mixed and used
according to the manufacturer's directions.
(3) Dry Disinfection Standard
(a) Disinfected implements must be stored in
a disinfected, dry, covered container.
(4) Before use, manicuring instruments must
be cleaned with soap and water, and completely immersed in an EPA registered
bactericidal, virucidal, fungicidal disinfectant mixed and used according to
the manufacturer's directions.
(5)
Foot Bath
(a) Foot baths shall be cleaned with
soap and water and disinfected with an EPA registered, bactericidal, virucidal
disinfectant that is mixed and used according to the manufacturer's
directions.
(b) The filters and
jets shall be flushed, cleaned with soap and water and an EPA registered,
bactericidal, virucidal, fungicidal disinfectant circulated through the machine
in accordance with the manufacturer's directions.
(6) Towels
(a) A separate, clean towel shall be provided
for each patron.
(b) Headrests
shall be covered with a separate, clean towel or paper for each
patron.
(c) The practice of dipping
a towel previously used for any purpose into a container of hot water and using
the towel on a patron is prohibited.
(7) Combs
(a) Each licensee shall have a sufficient
number of combs to allow for proper disinfection.
(b) No operator shall carry combs or other
instruments in the pockets of clothing.
(8) Powders, Lotions and Creams
(a) Powders and lotions must be applied with
a clean applicator and disposed of immediately after each use.
(b) Creams and other semi-solid substances
must be removed from their containers with a clean spatula (or similar device),
which is disinfected or disposed of immediately after use.
(9) After exposure to blood or bodily fluids,
licensee shall immediately wash hands with soap and water and use hand
sanitizer or antiseptic.
(10) All
equipment, shampoo basins, furnishing and work surfaces must be kept in good
repair, and disinfected after each service.
(11) All disposable blades used in razors,
safety razors, and/or razor heads must be replaced with a new blade for each
patron.
Authority: T.C.A. §§
62-4-105,
62-4-105(e), and 62-4-125.
