In addition to the requirements of 410 I.A.C. 1-5 and 29 C.F.R. § 1910.1030, the operator shall ensure the following:
(A) The use of properly calibrated autoclave sterilization units on all reusable items, and monthly spore testing of the autoclave are mandatory. A copy of the results of all spore tests must be submitted to the Health Department upon receipt of each test report. Autoclave indicator tape, or other verifiable indication of sterilization, must be used and maintained with each reusable item until used;
(B) A copy of all applicable regulations must be retained on the premises;
(C) The following records must be maintained by all operators for at least two years:
(1) A government issued ID with a photo and date of birth on each client;
(2) If the client is under the age of 18, parental consent forms; and
(3) With respect to tattooing services, written records must also include the professional tattooing ink used for each tattoo performed.
(D) Verbal and written instructions for the aftercare of the tattoo, or other body modification, shall be provided to each client or legal guardian if the client is under 18 years of age. The written public education materials shall:
(1) Advise the client to consult a physician or dentist, as appropriate, at the first sign of infection;
(2) Shall contain the name, address, and phone number of the establishment or artist; and
(3) Shall be signed and dated by the artist and the client, with a copy given to the client.
(E) The following information for each artist and operator shall be kept on file at the establishment and available for inspection by the Health Department:
(1) Full name, date of birth, gender, and identification photos; and
(2) Written documentation of one of the following:
(a) The completion, or declination, of the hepatitis B vaccination series;
(b) Antibody testing that has revealed immunity to hepatitis B; or
(c) The hepatitis B vaccine is contraindicated for medical reasons.
(F) Before, and after, performing tattoos, body piercings, or other body modification procedures, the artist must thoroughly wash his or her hands in warm running water with liquid soap, then rinse his or her hands and dry with disposable paper towels. This shall be done as often as necessary to remove contaminants. Single-use, disposable paper products are to be used.
(Ord. 2018-1, passed 1-9-2018)