La. Admin. Code tit. 51 § XXVIII-119

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 11, November 20, 2024

Section XXVIII-119 - Approved Sterilization Modes [formerly paragraph 28:010]

A. [Formerly paragraph 28:010-1] Instruments used in the practice of commercial body art services shall be sterilized, using one of the following methods:

1. in a steam or chemical autoclave sterilizer, registered and listed with the Federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and used, cleaned, and maintained according to manufacturer's directions; or

2. with single-use, prepackaged, sterilized equipment obtained from reputable suppliers or manufacturers.

B. [Formerly paragraph 28:010-2] Facility registrants and operators shall sterilize all piercing instruments that have or may come in direct contact with a client's skin or be exposed to blood or body fluids. Piercing needles shall not be reused. All piercing needles shall be single use.

C. [Formerly paragraph 28:010-3] All sterilizing devices shall be tested on a monthly basis for functionality and thorough sterilization by use of the following means:

1. chemical indicators that change color, to assure sufficient temperature and proper functioning of equipment during the sterilization cycle; and

2. a biological monitoring system using commercially prepared spores, to assure that all microorganisms have been destroyed and sterilization has been achieved. This testing shall be performed on a monthly basis for tattoo and body piercing facilities.

D. [Formerly paragraph 28:010-4] Sterilization device test results shall be made available at the facility at all times for inspection by the state health officer for a minimum of three years.

La. Admin. Code tit. 51, § XXVIII-119

Promulgated by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Office of Public Health, LR 28:1460 (June 2002).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with the provisions of R.S. 40:4, R.S. 40:5, and 40:2833.