For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
BLOOD. Human blood.
BLOODBORNE PATHOGENS. Pathogenic microorganisms that are present in human blood and can cause disease in humans. These PATHOGENS include, but are not limited to, the following:
(1) HBV: hepatitis B virus;
(2) HCV; hepatitis C virus; and
(3) HIV: human immunodeficiency virus.
BODY PIERCER. Any person who performs body piercing on an individual.
BODY PIERCING. The perforation of any human body part other than earlobe for the purpose of inserting jewelry or other decoration or for some other nonmedical purpose.
CLEANED. Removal of all visible dust, soil, or any other foreign material.
CONTAMINATED. The presence or reasonably anticipated presence of blood or OPIM (other potentially infectious materials) on an item or surface.
DECONTAMINATED. The use of physical or chemical means to remove, inactivate, or destroy bloodborne pathogens on a surface or item which does not require sterilization to the point where they are no longer capable of transmitting infectious particles and the surface or item is rendered safe for handling, use, or disposal.
DEPARTMENT. The County Health Department.
FACILITY. A tattoo parlor or a body piercing facility, or both, which is any room or space that is mobile or stationary where tattooing or body piercing, or both, is provided or where the business of tattooing or body piercing, or both, is conducted.
HBV. The hepatitis B virus.
HCV. The hepatitis C virus.
HEALTH OFFICER. The duly appointed Health Officer as set forth in I.A.C. 16-20-2-16. The County Health Officer or designee shall be designated as the official in charge of enforcing this chapter. The Health Officer may designate a representative in the Health Department to perform those duties and responsibilities of the Health Officer.
HIGH LEVEL DISINFECTION. A process that destroys all micro-organisms, with the exception of high numbers of bacterial spores.
HIV. The human immunodeficiency virus.
INFECTIOUS WASTE. Waste that epidemiologic evidence indicates is capable of transmitting a dangerous communicable disease. INFECTIOUS WASTE includes, but is not limited to, the following:
(1) Contaminated sharps or contaminated objects that could potentially become contaminated sharps;
(2) Infectious biological cultures, infectious associated biologicals, and infectious agent stock;
(3) Pathological waste;
(4) Blood and blood products in liquid and semi-liquid form;
(5) Carcasses, body parts, blood, and body fluids in liquid and semi-liquid form, and bedding of laboratory animals; and/or
(6) Other waste that has been intermingled with infectious waste.
INTERMEDIATE LEVEL DISINFECTION. A process that inactivates, but does not necessarily kill, bacterial spores in the following:
(1) Mycobacterium tuberculosis;
(2) Vegetative bacteria;
(3) Most viruses; and/or
(4) Most fungi.
MOBILE FACILITY. A tattoo parlor or a body piercing facility, or both, which is any moveable room or space where tattooing or body piercing, or both, is provided or where the business of tattooing or body piercing, or both, is conducted.
OPERATOR. Any person who controls, operates, manages, or owns any facility.
OTHER POTENTIALLY INFECTIOUS MATERIALS or OPIM. The following:
(1) Human body fluids as follows:
(a) Semen;
(b) Vaginal secretions;
(c) Cerebrospinal fluid;
(d) Synovial fluid;
(e) Pleural fluid;
(f) Pericardial fluid;
(g) Peritoneal fluid;
(h) Amniotic fluid;
(i) Saliva in dental procedures;
(j) Any body fluid that is visibly contaminated with blood; and
(k) All body fluids where it is difficult or impossible to differentiate between body fluids.
(2) Any unfixed tissue or organ, other than intact skin, from a human, living or dead; and
(3) HIV-containing cell or tissue cultures, and HIV- or HBV-containing culture medium or other solutions; and blood, organs, or other tissues from experimental animals infected with HIV or HBV.
PARENTERAL. Piercing the mucous membranes or the skin barrier through such events as needle sticks, human bites, cuts, or abrasions.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. Specialized clothing or equipment worn for protection against contact with blood or OPIM.
SECURE AREA. An area that is designated and maintained to prevent the entry of unauthorized persons.
SEMI-LIQUID BLOOD, BLOOD PRODUCTS. Blood, blood products that have intermediate fluid properties and are capable of flowing in a manner similar to liquid.
STERILIZE. The use of a physical or chemical procedure to destroy all microbial life, including highly resistant bacterial endospores.
STORE. The containment of infectious waste in such a manner as not to constitute collection, treatment, transport, or disposal.
TATTOO.
(1) Any indelible design, letter, scroll, figure, symbol, or other mark placed with the aid of needles or other instruments;
(2) Any design, letter, scroll, figure, or symbol done by scarring upon or under the skin; or
(3) Any piercing of the mucous membranes or the skin through which needles or other items are inserted for temporary or permanent placement upon a person.
TATTOO ARTIST. Any person who provides a tattoo to an individual or who performs any type of piercing of the mucus membranes or the skin through which needles or other objects are inserted for temporary or permanent placement.
UNIVERSAL PRECAUTIONS. An approach to infection control in which all human blood and certain human body fluids are treated as if known to be infectious for HIV, HBV, HCV, and other bloodborne pathogens.
(Ord. G-10-05, passed 4-12-2010)