Kan. Admin. Regs. § 69-15-27 - Permanent color and tattoo procedures
(a) Permanent
color technicians and tattoo artists shall dispense all substances from
containers in a manner that prevents contamination of the unused portion. A
spray bottle to apply liquid to skin may be used. Single-use tubes or
containers and applicators shall be discarded following the tattoo service.
(b) Paper stencils and skin
scribes shall be single use and shall be disposed of immediately following
service.
(c) The practitioner
shall remove the tip of each body pencil used during a tattoo service, shall
disinfect the body and tip of the pen, and shall sharpen the tip to remove the
exposed edge.
(d) The plastic or
acetate stencil used to transfer the design to the client's skin shall be
thoroughly cleansed and rinsed in an EPA-approved germicidal solution,
according to the manufacturer's instructions, and then dried with a clean ,
single-use paper product.
(e)
Individual portions of inks, dyes, or pigments in clean , single-use containers
shall be used for each client. Any remaining unused dye or pigments shall be
discarded immediately following service.
(f) Excess ink, dye, or pigment applied to
the client's skin shall be removed with a clean , single-use paper product
obtained from a self-dispensing container.
(g) Use of styptic pencils or alum solids to
check any blood flow shall be prohibited.
(h) Upon completion of tattooing, the
practitioner shall cleanse the skin, excluding the area surrounding the eyes,
with a clean , single-use paper product saturated with an EPA-approved
germicidal solution.
(i) A
sanitary covering shall be placed over designs and adhered to the skin with
suitable skin tape.
(j) Each
practitioner shall provide aftercare, which shall consist of both verbal and
written instructions concerning proper care of the tattooed skin. Instructions
shall specify the following information:
(1)
Care following service;
(2)
possible side effects; and
(3)
restrictions.
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