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SUMMARY OF THE CORRESPONDIIWALIFORNIA HEALTH AND SAFETY CO SECTIONS ARE PROVIDED BELOW. <br />THIS SUMMARY PAGE LISTS THE GENERAL REQUIREMENT FOR EACH NUMBERED ITEM IN THE INSPECTION <br />REPORT. THE DEPARTMENT MAY CITE ADDITIONAL SECTIONS AS APPLICABLE. <br />REQUIREMENTS MARKED WITH AN ASTERISK ARE SPECIFIC TO TEMPORARY BODY ART FACILITIES <br />Cleaning and Sterilization <br />(1) <br />Sterilization shall be accomplished pursuant to the <br />procedures established by steam autoclave. <br />§119315,§119321 <br />Instruments or other reusable items shall be <br />washed, disinfected, packaged, and sterilized after <br />each procedure. Packages shall contain either an <br />integrator or temperature indicator and shall be <br />labeled with name of instrument, date, and initials. <br />Used, reusable instruments to be stored in liquid <br />until cleaned and sterilized. An instrument or <br />reusable item that does not come into contact with <br />non -intact skin shall be washed, scrubbed and <br />decontaminated after each procedure. §119309 <br />§119315 <br />Sterilizer shall be used and maintained according to <br />.manufacturer's directions. §119315 <br />Autoclave shall be spore tested after initial <br />installation, major repair, and at least once per <br />month. Test results shall be recorded in a log. This <br />log shall also contain date, contents, exposure time <br />and temperature, results of Class V integrator for <br />every cycle/load and when the biological test is <br />positive — show a negative test before continued use <br />& shall be kept on site for two years. §119315 <br />Decontamination/sterilization area is separated from <br />procedure areas & supplied with a sink (hot and cold <br />water, liquid soap & paper towels in a wall -mounted <br />dispenser) that is readily accessible to practitioner, <br />contains lined waste containers & sharps containers. <br />Animals are not allowed. §119314 <br />*Decontamination area shall be separated from procedure areas <br />by at least 5 feet or cleanable barrier. §119318 <br />6. A body art facility lacking a cleaning room & <br />sterilization equipment shall use only disposable, <br />single -use, pre -sterilized instruments & maintain <br />records of purchase, use, procedures (include name <br />of practitioner & client & procedure date). Keep <br />records for at least 90 days. &119315 <br />*Adequate back up supplies available and stored appropriately <br />for purchase by practitioners §119318 <br />7. Sharps containers are within arm's reach, labeled & <br />disposed of by approved method. Sharps waste <br />includes, needles & needle bars, hand tools if <br />needle is part of unit (used to insert pigment), <br />razors, etc. § 119311, § 119314 <br />*Sharps containers provided at each booth. Licensed medical <br />waste disposal company retained for sharps pickup. §119318 <br />8. Jewelry, tattoo & piercing equipment shall be <br />sterilized prior to use. Sterile packs shall be <br />evaluated and if the integrity of a pack is <br />compromised the pack shall be discarded or <br />reprocessed before use. Only clean calipers shall <br />be used. Disposable, single -use, presterilized stud <br />and clasp only used for piercing ear. §119309, <br />§119310,§119311,§119315 <br />Practitioner Health and Hygiene <br />No food, drink, tobacco product, or personal effects <br />are permitted in the procedure area. §119309 <br />10. Practitioner shall wash hands in approved manner <br />before procedure & when soiled. §119301, §119308 <br />11 Hand washing sink in procedure area is supplied, <br />has potable, warm water and is accessible. §119314 <br />"Practitioners shall have direct access to hand washing facilities <br />(both permanently plumbed & individual stations). §119317, <br />§119318 <br />12. Practitioner shall use appropriate personal protective <br />equipment, including gloves, aprons, lap pads, etc. <br />Gloves shall be worn throughout and if removed, <br />hand hygiene performed before new gloves are <br />donned. While branding appropriate protective face <br />filter masks shall be worn by practitioner and client. <br />119308, 119309 <br />*Eye wash station available for artist's use. §119318 <br />Customers/Clients <br />13. Branding shall not be done with another client in the <br />procedure area. §119309 <br />14. Clients shall be at least 18 years of age to receive a <br />tattoo, permanent cosmetics application, a branding <br />or body piercing (unless piercing in the presence of <br />parent or guardian). §119302 <br />15. Skin shall be washed before shaved. Immediately <br />prior to performing the body art, client's skin shall be <br />prepared with an antiseptic solution, antimicrobial or <br />microbicide, according to manufacturer's <br />instructions. §119308 <br />96.Client's consent form and questionnaire includes all <br />required components. §119303 <br />After care instructions includes all required <br />components and are provided to client. §119308 <br />Tattoo and Permanent Cosmetic Machine Safety and <br />Sanitation <br />18. The machine shall be of a safe design with <br />removable parts between the tip and motor housing <br />to prevent backflow into the enclosed parts of the <br />motor housing. §119311 <br />19. Wash and disinfect reusable instruments (machines, <br />clip cords, etc.). §119308,§119309,§119311 <br />20. Grommets and elastic bands shall be discarded <br />immediately upon completion of the procedure. <br />§119311 <br />Continued on back of page 2 <br />