N.H. Admin. Code § Plc 707.03

Current through Register No. 45, November 7, 2024
Section Plc 707.03 - Treatment Procedures
(a) Prior to treatment, an electrologist shall explain the following to the client:
(1) The procedure;
(2) Recommended after-treatment care; and
(3) Possible side effects of treatment.
(b) Prior to treatment, the electrologist shall:
(1) Provide an eye shield that is either a new single-use eye shield or a reusable eye shield that has been cleaned as required by Plc 707.04; and
(2) Cleanse the skin site to be treated with an antiseptic solution.
(c) Immediately prior to and after each treatment, the electrologist shall wash his or her hands with:
(1) Soap and water; or
(2) An alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol.
(d) If the electrologist's hands are visibly soiled, the electrologist shall wash his or her hands with soap and water and may then use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol.
(e) Electrologists shall use a fresh, single-use pair of nonsterile disposable examination gloves during the performance of any treatment.
(f) If a treatment is interrupted, gloves shall be removed and discarded, hands shall be washed, and a fresh pair of gloves shall be used.
(g) Electrologists shall use only single-use, pre-sterilized, disposable needles.
(h) Electrologists shall use needle caps during each treatment.
(i) The treatment table or chair shall be clean at all times.
(j) The headrest or pillow on the treatment table or chair shall be covered with fresh linen, paper towel, or other disposable paper drape prior to use by each client.
(k) If any part of the body other than the face is being treated, the treatment table or chair shall be covered with fresh linen or disposable paper drape prior to use by each client.

N.H. Admin. Code § Plc 707.03

Derived from Volume XLII Number 49, Filed December 8, 2022, Proposed by #13495, Effective 12/22/2022, Expires 12/22/2032 (see Revision Note at chapter heading for Plc 700).