(A) All non-disposable containers used for the preparation of the skin prior to when the body art procedure is performed shall be cleaned daily by autoclave.
(B) The operator shall place all used, non-disposable instruments in an ultrasonic-type machine to remove excess dye or other matter from the instruments; or the operator shall immerse non-disposable instruments for at least 20 minutes in a disinfectant solution registered with the United States Environmental Protection Agency as a hospital disinfectant before the operator proceeds to scrub the instruments. When this process is completed, the operator shall place the instruments into either a covered container or into a wrapper designed or suitable for steam sterilization. The operator shall daily sanitize the ultrasonic-type unit with a germicidal solution.
(C) The operator shall provide a steam sterilizer (autoclave) for sterilizing all needles and similar instruments before use on any patron. Alternate sterilizing procedures may be used when specifically approved by the Board of Health. Sterilization of instruments will be accomplished in the autoclave by exposure to steam for at least 15 minutes at a minimum pressure of fifteen pounds per square inch, temperature of 250º F. or 120º C.
(D) In the event of a positive biological indicator result or mechanical failure, all items sterilized since the time of the last negative biological monitor result shall immediately be recalled and prohibited from use until cause of positive biological indicator test result is identified. The sterilizer shall not be used to sterilize instruments until the cause of positive indicator testing is identified.
(1) In the event of a positive biological indicator result or mechanical failure, all items sterilized since the time of the last negative biological monitor result shall immediately be recalled and prohibited from use until cause of positive biological indicator test result is identified. The sterilizer shall not be used to sterilize instruments until the cause of positive indicator testing is identified.
(2) If a mechanical or procedural failure was identified as evidenced by a repeat positive biological indicator test, the facility shall re-sterilize all recalled instruments and assess if any items were used since the time of the last negative indicator test. The Local Health Department shall be notified immediately of the mechanical failure.
(Ord. E-14-66, passed 5-28-2014) Penalty, see § 99.99