Section 172-34-014 - METHODS OF DISINFECTION Salons and schools must comply with the following disinfection methods:
014.01IMMERSION. The process for disinfecting by immersion is as follows:(A) Remove foreign matter. (B) Wash hands with liquid soap and water or an instant hand sanitizer.(C) Wash implements with hot water and soap. (D) Rinse implements after washing.(E) Place the implement in a disinfectant.(F) The disinfectant solution must be deep enough to completely cover implements.(G) The implements must stay in the disinfectant solution for the full contact time as listed on the manufacturer's label.(H) All disinfectants used for immersion must be disposed of at the end of the day and fresh disinfectant made at the beginning of each work day. In addition, if the disinfectant becomes contaminated or cloudy, it must be changed immediately. (I) Before removing the disinfected implements, wash hands with liquid soap and water or an instant hand sanitizer.(J) Air-dry on a sanitary surface for at least 10 minutes, dry with a clean towel, or with an electric air sanitizer.(K) Store in a clean enclosed cabinet or covered container reserved for clean implements.014.02SPRAY. The process for disinfecting by spray is as follows:(A) Remove foreign matter.(B) Wash hands with liquid soap and water or an instant hand sanitizer.(C) Spray the implement until it is totally saturated with a disinfectant. (D) The disinfectant must remain in full contact with the implement as listed on the manufacturer's label. 014.03DISINFECTANT WIPES. Follow steps (A) through (D) and (J) and (K) in 172 NAC 34014.01 when using a disinfectant wipe. Wipe surfaces and ensure that all surfaces remain visibly moist for the contact time listed on the label. When using a wipe to clean and a second wipe to disinfect, steps (C) and (D) are not required.014.04METAL IMPLEMENTS. All metal implements must be immersed in a disinfectant following the procedures in 172 NAC 34-014.01 except that nail tip cutters may be sprayed with a disinfectant.014.05AUTOCLAVE. Autoclave is an acceptable method of disinfection and must comply with the following requirements: (A) Autoclave implements in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.(B) Autoclaves must be cleaned and serviced at the frequency recommended by the manufacturer.014.06ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES. Electrical appliances such as drills, electric files, airbrush machines, polish dryers, gel lights, footbaths, foot spas, paraffin wax warmers, clippers, blow dryers, thermal curling irons, microdermabrasion machines, facial machines, and similar portable electric powered appliances must be kept clean at all times. The disinfection process is as follows: (A) Remove all foreign matter.(B) Spray with a disinfectant or use a disinfectant wipe.(C) Wipe dry with a clean towel.014.07PIPED AND PIPELESS FOOTBATHS AND FOOT SPAS. Salons and schools must use the following disinfection process for footbaths and foot spas 014.07(A)AFTER PEDICURES. After every pedicure using piped and pipeless footbaths and foot spas, the following process must be followed: (i) Drain water from the basin.(ii) Remove all debris from the basin and components, as well as the top and bottom of the footplate, knobs and screen. Use low-sudsing soap or detergent and a non-abrasive brush. Remove all visible residue from the inside of the basin and all other components.(iii) Rinse the basin and components with clean water using the sprayer.(iv) For pipeless footbaths and foot spas, disinfect all components, screen, surfaces and basin with a disinfectant. Let stand for at least 10 minutes following the manufacturer's recommendations. (v) For piped footbaths, foot spas, or portable circulating footbaths, fill the basin with water and a disinfectant and let circulate. The disinfection solution must go everywhere the water was and stay there for at least 10 minutes.(vi) Rinse the basin and components again with clean water.(vii) Thoroughly dry the basin and all other components with a clean towel.014.07(B)AFTER PEDICURES USING A DISPOSABLE LINER. After every pedicure when using a disposable liner, the following process must be followed: (i) Replace the liner with a new liner for each client.(ii) Any time the base of the footbath or foot spa becomes contaminated, the liner must be replaced immediately and the footbath or foot spa must be disinfected.014.07(C)AT THE END OF THE WORK DAY FOR PIPED FOOTBATHS AND FOOT SPAS. At the end of the work day, the following process must be followed: (i) Drain water from the basin.(ii) Remove all debris from the basin and components, as well as the top and bottom of the footplate, knobs and screen. Use low-sudsing soap or detergent and a non-abrasive brush. Remove all visible residue from the inside of the basin and all other components.(iii) Fill the basin with water and a disinfectant and let run in accordance with manufacturer's disinfecting procedures. Let the water and disinfectant sit in the tub for 6-10 hours, then drain the basin.(iv) Fill the basin with clean water and circulate for 5 minutes and drain the basin.(v) Rinse the basin and components with clean water using the sprayer and dry with a clean towel.014.08UNNACCEPTABLE DISINFECTION METHODS. Ultraviolet light and using isopropyl alcohol or hydrogen peroxide are not acceptable disinfection methods.172 Neb. Admin. Code, ch. 34, § 014
Amended effective 9/30/2020