SECTION 175:20-9-3. Sanitation and safety standards

(a)   All client contact items and work areas must be cleaned and disinfected between client therapy sessions.

(b)   Disinfectants shall only be used if registered with the Environmental Protection Agency for use as a disinfectant to achieve its intended purpose in accordance with the product label. Licensees shall be responsible for product knowledge.

(c)   Licensees shall wash their hands, forearms and above the elbows after each client session.

(d)   Clean towels, gowns, linens and sheets shall be used for each client.

(e)   Clean towels, gowns, linens and sheets shall be kept in a closed area that is free from contamination.

(f)   A suitable hamper-type container shall be provided for soiled towels, gowns, linens or sheets.

(g)   All liquids, creams and other products shall be kept in clean, closed containers.

(h)   All products used on a client must be dispensed by a spatula, scoop, spoon, squeeze bottle, pump, dropper or similar dispenser so that the remaining product is not contaminated.

(i)   Products applied to one client cannot be removed and reused on another client.

(j)   Licensees shall observe universal precautions as published by the Centers for Disease Control in the event of exposure to blood or bodily fluids.

(k)   No licensee shall massage any person when the surface to be massaged or has open cuts, lesions or infection.

[Source: Added at 34 Ok Reg 437, eff 1-23-17 (emergency); Added at 34 Ok Reg 1050, eff 9-11-17]