Client records

1. So that the operator can obtain knowledge about the client's health status for receiving a body art procedure, the operator or technician shall ask for the information as follows: So your body art procedure heals properly, we ask that you disclose if you have or have had any of the following conditions: a. Diabetes; b. History of hemophilia (bleeding); c. History of skin diseases, skin lesions, or skin sensitivities to soaps, disinfectants, etc.; d. History of allergies or adverse reactions to pigments, dyes, or other skin sensitivities; e. History of epilepsy, seizures, fainting, or narcolepsy; f. Use of medications such as anticoagulants, which thin the blood or interfere with blood clotting; g. Use of medications other than routine antibiotics, allergy medication, or birth control pills; h. Hepatitis; i. HIV positive; j. High blood pressure or heart disease; k. Pregnancy; l. Contagious diseases; m. Immune system disorder; or n. Serious physical or mental health problems. 2. The operator shall ask the client to sign a release form confirming that the information described in subsection 1 was obtained or that the operator attempted to obtain the information. The client shall be asked to disclose any other information that would aid the operator in evaluating the client's body art healing process. 3. Each operator shall keep records of all body art procedures administered, including client name and signature, date of birth, date, time, identification and location of the body art procedure performed, and the operator's name. If the client is a minor, proof of parental or guardian presence and consent must be obtained and signed and the record retained. All client records shall be confidential and be retained for a minimum of three years and made available to the department upon notification. 4. Nothing in this section shall be construed to require the operator to perform a body art procedure upon a client.