D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 25, r. 25-D512

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 49, December 6, 2024

Rule 25-D512 - PREVENTING CROSS-CONTAMINATION FROM PRODUCTS - MASSAGE SUPPLEMENTARY AIDS, COLD AND SUPERFICIAL HEAT THERAPY PACKS

512.1

Ice packs used for cold therapy shall be commercial grade and specifically designed for repeat use such as in a massage establishment or health spa facility.

512.2

Ice packs shall be wiped down with sanitizer at an effective concentration prior to reuse or storage.

512.3

Damaged ice packs or ice packs that have exceeded their useful lives shall be discarded and replaced.

512.4

Hot packs used to provide superficial heat therapy shall be commercial grade and be heated in a commercial heating unit such as a commercial hydroculator.

512.5

The use of domestic equipment such as food steamers to heat therapy packs or to steam towels is prohibited in a massage establishment or health spa facility is prohibited.

512.6

Steamed towels may be used only once and then shall be placed in the dirty laundry for washing and sanitizing. At no time should used towels be placed back into a steamer or hydroculator for reheating or reuse.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 25, r. 25-D512

Final Rulemaking published at 56 DCR 7975 (October 9, 2009)

Authority: Section 4902 of the Department of Health Functions Clarification Act of 2001 ("Act") (effective October 3, 2001), D.C. Law 14-28, D.C. Official Code § 7-731(a)(12) (2008 Repl.), and the Mayor's Order 2006-10 dated January 27, 2006