Skin Piercing Treatments
Business requirements
The standards regarding premises and procedures outlined in the following paragraphs are necessary for the registration of your premises.
Personal Hygiene
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Clean washable clothing should be worn e. g. disposable apron
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Hands must be washed before and after direct contact with the client, and with items that have been in contact with the clients blood or other body fluids
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Use a new pair of vinyl examination gloves for each client
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The operator shall not eat or smoke whilst giving treatment
Construction standards for premises
- Floors, walls, screens, partitions and ceilings of any part of the premises used for acupuncture, should be of sound construction, smooth finish and capable of being easily cleaned and maintained clean
- Adequate and satisfactory ventilation must be provided along with suitable and sufficient general and local illumination
- Table tops, other surfaces and shelves must have smooth impervious surfaces, such as plastic laminate, and must be in good repair
- The surface of the couch or chair should have a smooth impervious surface, such as vinyl, and be in good repair
- The room used for treatment should be for treatment only
- Equipment must be kept in good repair and maintained as specified by the manufacturer. Records of maintenance will need to be kept
- Maintenance of the electrical system, from Consumer board to all appliances, is specifically required
Washing Facilities
- A wash- hand basin having an adequate constant supply of hot and cold water shall be provided at a point conveniently accessible to the operating area. The basin shall be fitted with foot or elbow operated taps
- Soap and disposable paper towels must be available and accessible. Hot air hand dryers are also acceptable, but not re- usable fabric towels
Records
- It is important practitioners to keep records of their patients and customers. Scrupulous records prove valuable if there is any question of an infection problem later
- Records should contain the name and address of each customer and the date the treatment was given
- Records should be kept for a minimum of three years