Section 172-44-002 - DEFINITIONS Definitions are found in the Cosmetology, Electrology, Esthetic, Nail Technology, and Body Art Practice Act, the Uniform Credentialing Act, 172 Nebraska Administrative Code (NAC) 9 and 10, and this chapter.
002.01AFTERCARE. Written instructions given to the client, informing the client how to take care of the site of a body art procedure and its surrounding area.002.02ANTISEPTIC. A disinfecting agent that reduces the number of microorganisms present on the skin or mucosa.002.03AUTOCLAVE. A sterilization device using steam, heat and pressure which meets the standards of the American Society for Mechanical Engineering (ASME). Ultrasonic cleaning units or dry heat sterilizers are not autoclaves.002.04BODY ARTIST. A body artist is a body piercer, body brander, permanent color technologist, or tattoo artist.002.05CLIENT. An individual upon whom a body artist performs a body art procedure.002.06CLOSED OR COVERED RECEPTACLE, CONTAINER, BOTTLE, AND DRAWER. Fitting tightly with a lid, door, or shutting of a drawer, and may have vents.002.07DISINFECT. The use of a chemical intended to kill bacteria, virus or fungus on a non-porous object or surface. Ultra-violet lights are not acceptable for disinfection.002.08DISINFECTION. The destruction of disease-causing microorganisms on non-porous objects or surfaces.002.09GLOVES. Single use covering for the hand having separate sections for each finger, worn for protection against disease transmission, that is disposable medical or examination grade.002.10INSTRUMENT OR TOOL. Hand pieces, needles, and other tools, including suspension hooks, that may come in contact with a client's body or be exposed to body fluids during body art procedures.002.11JURISPRUDENCE EXAMINATION. An examination, approved by the board, relating to statutes and regulations governing the practice of body art.002.12MINOR. Any person who has not attained the age of 18 years.002.13REGULATED OR INFECTIOUS WASTE. Waste that is described as follows: (A) Blood and body fluids in a liquid or semi-liquid state;(B) Items contaminated with blood or body fluids, which, if compressed or disturbed, may release liquid or semi-liquid blood or body fluids;(C) Sharps which have been used in performing body art; and(D) Pathological and microbial waste containing blood or other potentially infectious materials that exposure to the waste directly or indirectly creates a significant risk of disease.002.14SHARPS. Any rigid object used to puncture or penetrate the skin or mucosa.002.15SHARPS CONTAINER. A closable rigid, leak and puncture resistant, and labeled container, manufactured for the containment of sharps. Labeling must include the international biohazard symbol.002.16SINGLE USE. Products or items intended for one-time, one-person use that are disposed of after use on each client.002.17STERILIZATION. The destruction of all forms of microbial life, including highly resistant bacterial spores.172 Neb. Admin. Code, ch. 44, § 002
Amended effective 6/14/2023