D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 25, r. 25-G316

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 49, December 6, 2024
Rule 25-G316 - RECORDKEEPING REQUIREMENTS - REPORTS OF INFECTION OR ALLERGIC REACTIONS
316.1

Operators shall maintain a document called a "Report of Infection or Allergic Reactions" that details infections and allergic reactions reported to the body artist or the body art establishment by a customer, as specified in Section 204.2(e).

316.2

Operators shall submit to the Department a written report of any diagnosed infections or allergic reactions resulting from a body art procedure within five (5) business days of its occurrence or knowledge thereof, as specified in Subsection 204.3(e).

316.3

The report shall include the following information:

(a) Name, address, and telephone number of the affected customer;
(b) Name, location, telephone number and license number of the establishment where the body art procedure was performed;
(c) The complete legal name of the body artist and his or her license number;
(d) The date the body art procedure was performed;
(e) The specific color or colors of the tattoo or type of jewelry used for the body-piercing, and when available, the manufacturer's catalogue or identification number of each color or type of jewelry used;
(f) The location of the infection and the location on the body where the body art was applied;
(g) The name and address of the health care practitioner, if any; and (h) Any other information considered relevant to the situation.
316.4

The Department shall use these reports in their efforts to identify the source of the adverse reactions and to take action to prevent its recurrence.

316.5

Operators shall maintain all reports pertaining to infections and allergic reactions at the establishment for review until the Department authorizes their disposal, as specified in Subsection 315.1.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 25, r. 25-G316

Final Rulemaking published at 64 DCR 13496 (12/29/2017)