Haw. Code R. § 16-113-33 - Electrology procedure
(a) The
electrologist shall provide an explanation of the electrology practice prior to
treatment, to include but not limited to:
(1)
Treatment procedure;
(2) Modality
to be used;
(3) Hair growth
cycles;
(4) Regrowth;
(5) Follow-up treatment;
(6) Possible tissue reaction after treatment;
and
(7) Importance of
after-treatment care.
(b) The electrologist shall have a complete
case history of each patient to include but not limited to:
(1) Name, address, telephone number, and date
of birth;
(2) Medical history and
current update;
(3) Prior history
of controlling or removing hair;
(4) Condition of tissue before treatment and
any subsequent change;
(5) Pattern
and structure of hair growth and significant subsequent change;
(6) Date of each treatment;
(7) Area of treatment; and
(8) Duration of treatment.
(c) The electrologist shall ensure
the following during electrology treatments:
(1) Use of only approved modalities
(electrolysis, thermolysis, or the blend);
(2) Practice in a department of health
approved premise;
(3) Washing of
hands with soap and warm water immediately before and after treating a
patient;
(4) Use of a clean drape
between patient and electrologist wherever body contact is made;
(5) Use of a sterile needle and forcep for
each patient;
(6) Cleansing the
patient's skin area with approved antiseptic solution;
(7) Mucous membranes, external auditory canal
of the ear, and moles are not to be treated without written approval of a
licensed physician;
(8) Eyelash
hairs are not to be treated;
(9)
Treatment is limited only to areas that are not infected with a contagious
disease or skin malignancy; and
(10) All containers shall be distinctly and
correctly labeled to disclose their contents.
(d) The electrologist shall only use
appropriate antiseptic applications after treatment.
(e) The electrologist shall provide homecare
instructions to each patient following treatment.
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