Section 444.00831 - Handwashing required1. An invasive body decoration operator shall wash his or her hands and exposed portion of his or her arms in accordance with the provisions of subsections 2 and 3: (a) Immediately before performing an invasive body decoration procedure;(b) During an invasive body decoration procedure, before handling any sterilized equipment; and(c) As often as otherwise reasonably necessary during an invasive body decoration procedure to remove contamination or prevent cross-contamination.2. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 4, to properly wash his or her hands and exposed areas of his or her arms, an invasive body decoration operator must:(a) Thoroughly wash his or her hands and arms under warm running water by scrubbing his or her hands and arms with liquid soap for at least 15 seconds;(b) Rinse his or her hands and arms thoroughly; and(c) Dry his or her hands and arms with disposable paper towels.3. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 4, handwashing must be done in a designated handwashing sink.4. If an invasive body decoration establishment is equipped with an automatic handwashing facility or device that has been approved by the health authority, an invasive body decoration operator may use such a facility or device according to the manufacturer's instructions in lieu of the handwashing procedure prescribed in subsections 2 and 3.Nev. Admin. Code § 444.00831
Added to NAC by Bd. of Health by R112-16A, eff. 12/19/2017