Sec.20-269-7. Infection control standards

(a) All licensed electrologists shall maintain infection control standards during the practice of electrology to include, but not be limited to the following:

(1) Universal blood and body fluid precautions as recommended by the centers for disease control;

(2) A state of cleanliness in all treatment areas;

(3) Cleaning and sterilization of reusable instruments;

(4) Handling and disposal of instruments, needles and contaminated items.

(b) A supply of non-sterile disposable examination gloves shall be available for use in the treatment areas at all times.

(c) A sink with hot and cold running water shall be accessible to the treatment area.

(Effective October 30, 1987; Amended March 8, 2001; Amended July 25, 2002)