Texas Administrative Code
Title 25 - HEALTH SERVICES
Part 1 - DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICES
Chapter 229 - FOOD AND DRUG
Subchapter V - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR LICENSURE OF TATTOO AND CERTAIN BODY PIERCING STUDIOS
Section 229.410 - Report of Infection or Allergic Reactions
Universal Citation: 25 TX Admin Code ยง 229.410
Current through Reg. 49, No. 38; September 20, 2024
(a) The studio shall provide a written report of any infection or allergic reaction resulting from a body piercing or the application of a tattoo to the department within five working days of its occurrence or knowledge thereof. The report shall include:
(1) the name of the affected
client;
(2) the name and address of
the studio or temporary location where the tattoo or body piercing was
performed;
(3) the complete legal
name of the artist;
(4) the date
the tattoo or piercing was performed;
(5) the specific color or colors of the
tattoo or type of jewelry used for the piercing and, when available, the
manufacturer's catalogue or identification number of each color or type of
jewelry used;
(6) the location of
the infection and the location on the body where the tattoo or piercing was
applied;
(7) the name and address
of the health care practitioner, if any; and
(8) any other information considered relevant
to the situation.
(b) The department shall use these reports in their efforts to identify the source of the adverse reaction(s) and to take action to prevent its recurrence.
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