Washington Administrative Code
Title 246 - Health, Department of
PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS AND LICENSING
Chapter 246-812 - Board of denturists
INFECTION CONTROL
Section 246-812-517 - Respiratory hygiene and cough etiquette
Universal Citation: WA Admin Code 246-812-517
Current through Register Vol. 24-18, September 15, 2024
(1) A licensed denturist shall post signs at entrances with instructions to patients with symptoms of respiratory infection to:
(a) Cover their mouth and nose when
coughing or sneezing;
(b) Use and
dispose of tissues; and
(c) Perform
hand hygiene after hands have been in contact with respiratory
secretions.
(2) A licensed denturist must provide tissues and no-touch receptacles for disposal of tissues.
(3) A licensed denturist must offer masks to coughing patients and accompanying individuals.
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