Current through Reg. 49, No. 38; September 20, 2024
(a) Each time tattooing or body piercing is
performed the client (and if applicable, the parent, managing conservator, or
guardian) shall receive oral and written instructions on the care of the area
tattooed or pierced. The client shall sign a written statement in the permanent
client record acknowledging that the client has received a copy of the written
care instructions, and that the client has read and understands the
instructions.
(b) The written care
instructions for tattooing shall contain at least the following items:
(1) for at least two weeks, the need to
minimize exposure to the sun, and to discourage swimming;
(2) the need to properly cleanse the tattooed
area;
(3) the need to apply
antibiotic ointment or cream;
(4)
the need to use sterile bandage(s) or other sterile dressing(s) when
necessary;
(5) the name of the
artist, and the name, address, and telephone number of the studio or temporary
location; and
(6) the instructions
for the client to consult a health care practitioner at the first sign of
infection or an allergic reaction, and to report any diagnosed infection,
allergic reaction, or adverse reaction resulting from the application of the
tattoo to the artist and to the department at 1-888-839-6676.
(c) The written care instructions
for body piercing shall contain at least the following items:
(1) the need to properly cleanse the pierced
area by using antibacterial or antimicrobial soap for the external skin or an
antiseptic or salt water mouthwash for the oral cavity;
(2) for at least the first six weeks,
minimize exposure to filth;
(3) the
need to use sterile bandage(s) or other sterile dressing(s) when
necessary;
(4) the name of the
artist, and the name, address, and telephone number of the studio or temporary
location; and
(5) the instructions
for the client to consult a health care practitioner at the first sign of
infection or an allergic reaction, and to report any diagnosed infection,
allergic reaction, or adverse reaction resulting from the body piercing to the
artist and to the department, at 1-888-839-6676.
