204. POST-OPERATING PROCEDURES - AFTERCARE INSTRUCTIONS, CONTENT*

204 POST-OPERATING PROCEDURES ─ AFTERCARE INSTRUCTIONS, CONTENT * 204.1 Operators shall ensure after each body art procedure, the body artist provides the customer with “Aftercare Instructions”, which include the following information: (a) The name of the body artist who performed the procedure; and (b) The name, address, and telephone of the establishment where the procedure was performed. 204.2 Written “Aftercare Instructions” for tattoo procedures shall provide: (a) Information on the care of the procedure site; (b) Restrictions on physical activities such as bathing, recreational water activities, gardening, or contact with animals; and duration of the restrictions; (c) The need to properly cleanse the tattooed area; (d) The use of sterile bandages(s) or other sterile dressings(s) when necessary; and (e) Instructions for the customer to consult the body artist or health care practitioner at the first sign of infection or an allergic reaction, and to report a diagnosed infection, allergic reaction, or adverse reaction resulting from the application of the tattoo to the body artist and to the Department at (202) 724-8800. 204.3 Written “Aftercare Instructions” for body-piercing procedures shall state: (a) Proper cleansing techniques for the pierced area; (b) The need to minimize physical activities as specified in Subsection 204.2(b) for at least six (6) weeks; (c) Use of sterile bandages(s) or other sterile dressings(s) when necessary; (d) The name of the body artist, and the name, address, and telephone of the establishment where the procedure was performed; and (e) The instructions for the customer to consult the body artist or a health care practitioner at the first sign of infection or an allergic reaction, and to report any diagnosed infection, allergic reaction, or adverse reaction resulting from the body-piercing to the body artist and to the Department at (202) 724-8800. SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 64 DCR 13496 (December 29, 2017). District of Columbia Municipal Regulations Body Art Establishment Regulations 25-G DCMR § 204