Ohio Admin. Code 4731-17-03

Current through all regulations passed and filed through June 10, 2024

Section 4731-17-03 - Hand washing

Licensees who perform or participate in invasive procedures shall follow acceptable and prevailing standards for hand washing which shall include at least the following:

(A) Hands shall be washed appropriately prior to performing or participating in an invasive procedure and after performing or participating in an invasive procedure;

(B) Hands and other skin surfaces shall be washed immediately and thoroughly if contaminated with blood or other body fluids; and

(C) Hands shall be washed immediately after gloves are removed.

Ohio Admin. Code 4731-17-03

Five Year Review (FYR) Dates: 2/11/2021 and 02/11/2026
Promulgated Under: 119.03
Statutory Authority: 4731.05
Rule Amplifies: 4731.051, 4731.22
Prior Effective Dates: 10/01/1994, 12/31/1997, 02/28/2004

Five Year Review (FYR) Dates: 08/17/2016 and 08/17/2021
Promulgated Under: 119.03
Statutory Authority: 4731.05
Rule Amplifies: 4731.051, 4731.22
Prior Effective Dates: 10/1/94, 12/31/97, 2/28/04