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Sterilization Procedures <br /> 6. A body art facility that does not afford access to a decontamination and sterilization area <br /> that meets the standards of subdivision (c) of Section 119314 of the California Health and <br /> Safety Code or that does not have sterilization equipment shall use only purchased <br /> disposable, single-use, pre-sterilized instruments. In place of the requirements for <br /> maintaining sterilization records, the following records shall be kept and maintained for a <br /> minimum of 90 days following the use of the instruments at the site of practice for the <br /> purpose of verifying the use of disposable, single-use, pre-sterilized instruments: <br /> A record of purchase and use of all single-use instruments. <br /> A log of all procedure, including the names of the practitioner and client and the date <br /> of the procedure. <br /> Operating Conditions for Autoclave <br /> Cleaning: Remove all material on the instruments during the cleaning process to ensure that <br /> the sterilization process is achieved. The cleaning process can be a manual cleaning or by <br /> use of an ultrasonic machine. <br /> Packaging: Package the instruments with hinges in the open position to ensure that the <br /> ridges and crevices of the instruments are sterilized. <br /> Loading: Load the autoclave with the packages upright on their sides. Peel packs should <br /> be on edge with the plastic side next to a paper side to allow for steam penetration. Do not <br /> overload the autoclave to allow proper flow of the steam to achieve sterilization. <br /> Steam Sterilization: Temperature should be 121° C or 250' F: pressure should be 106kPa <br /> (15lbs/in2); 30 minutes for packaged items. At a higher temperature of 132' C or 279° F, <br /> pressure should be 30 Ibs/in2; 15 minutes for packaged items. <br /> Allow all items to dry before removing them from the autoclave. Use clean gloves to handle <br /> packaged items. <br /> Pressure settings (kPa or Ibs/in2) may vary slightly depending on the autoclave used. <br /> Follow manufacturer's recommendations for your autoclave. <br /> Exposure time begins only after the autoclave has reached the target temperature. <br /> Source: Adoptedfrom Principles and Methods of Sterilization in Health Sciences. <br /> JJ Perkins. 1983 <br /> Page 10 of 11 <br />