R392-701-15. Scarification Policies and Procedures

(1) As required in Section 26B-7-417, a body art facility that practices or instructs scarification shall maintain written policies and procedures to ensure client safety during scarification procedures. (2) The policies and procedures required under Subsection (1) shall, at a minimum, address clothing, personal protective equipment, single-use instruments, sanitization and disposal of tools, and cleaning and bandaging skin, as described in Subsections (2)(a) through (2)(e). (a) Each body artist performing scarification shall wear clean clothing that: (i) minimizes contamination of the procedure area and procedure site; (ii) is changed when visibly soiled; and (iii) is maintained in a manner that prevents contact with non-sanitary surfaces. (b)(i) Each body artist shall use appropriate personal protective equipment, including gloves and other barriers, during any scarification procedure to prevent exposure to bloodborne pathogens. (ii) Personal protective equipment shall be single-use or properly disinfected or sterilized in accordance with this rule. (c)(i) Each body artist shall only use a sterile, single-use instrument to cut or penetrate the skin during scarification. (ii) Immediately after use, the body artist shall discard any single-use sharp in a sharps container, in accordance with Subsection R392-701-12(13)(c). (d)(i) The operator shall ensure each reusable tool used in a scarification procedure is cleaned, disinfected, and sterilized in accordance with Section R392-701-11. (ii) Any regulated waste generated during a scarification procedure shall be disposed of in accordance with Section R392-701-17. (e)(i) Each procedure site shall be cleaned and prepared using an antiseptic solution before scarification. (ii) Upon completion of a scarification procedure, a body artist shall clean and cover the procedure site with appropriate sterile bandaging. (iii) A body artist shall provide aftercare instructions in accordance with Subsection R392-701-12(14). (3) The policies and procedures required by this section shall be maintained on the premises and made available to the local health officer upon request. (4) The operator shall obtain proof of client age before performing a scarification procedure, as required in Subsection R392-701-16(2).