D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 25, r. 25-E202

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 49, December 6, 2024
Rule 25-E202 - PREVENTING CONTAMINATION - SINGLE-USE, MULTI-USE, AND DISPOSABLE ITEMS [(Critical Section)]
202.1

Single-use, disposable items, including but not limited to needles, gloves, emery boards, cotton swabs, pumice stones, powder puffs, sponges, and any other equipment or instrument that cannot be cleaned and disinfected shall be discarded immediately after each use.

202.2

Clean single-use disposable items shall be stored and dispensed in a manner that prevents contamination to unused items.

202.3

Cosmetic products in multiple-use containers shall be dispensed in a manner that prevents contamination of the storage container and any remaining unused portion in the storage container through the use of a single-use receptacle, including but not limited to:

(a) Styptic liquid;
(b) Styptic powers;
(c) Powdered alum; or
(d) Body wax and paraffin treatment.
202.4

All licensed personnel shall wear clean outerwear over street clothing, such as lab coats, smocks, aprons, or other protective outer clothing shall not be worn outdoors or in toilet facilities.

202.5

Single-use gloves shall be disposed of after completing a procedure or prior to beginning a new task.

202.6

All workstations in personal grooming facilities, including treatment rooms providing esthetic or electrology services shall contain medical-grade sharps containers.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 25, r. 25-E202

Final Rulemaking published at 68 DCR 13026 (12/10/2021)