Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0200-03-.05 - SANITATION AND DISINFECTION

(1) No licensee or student shall commence work on any patron before:

(a) Washing hands with soap and water; and

(b) Placing around the patron's neck a clean cape.

(2) Wet Disinfection Standard.

(a) All tools and implements, except those which come in contact with blood or body fluids, must be cleaned with soap and water and disinfected by complete immersion in an EPA registered, bactericidal, virucidal, fungicidal disinfectant that is mixed and used according to the manufacturer's directions.

(3) Dry Disinfection Standard.

(a) All tools and implements which have come in contact with blood or body fluids must be cleaned in soap and water and disinfected by complete immersion in an EPA registered, hospital grade, bactericidal, virucidal, fungicidal disinfectant effective against HIV-1 and Hepatitis B Virus mixed and used according to the manufacturer's direction.

(b) Disinfected implements must be stored in a disinfected, dry, covered container.

(4) A licensee shall maintain a supply of antiseptic and/or liquid or spray styptic to be used in the event that a patron's skin is accidentally broken during a service.

(5) Before use, manicuring instruments must be cleaned with soap and water, and completely immersed in an EPA registered bactericidal, virucidal, fungicidal disinfectant mixed and used according to the manufacturer's directions.

(6) Footbath.

(a) Foot baths shall be cleaned with soap and water and disinfected with an EPA registered, bactericidal, virucidal disinfectant that is mixed and used according to the manufacturer's directions.

(b) The filters and jets shall be flushed, cleaned with soap and water and an EPA registered, bactericidal, virucidal, fungicidal disinfectant circulated through the machine in accordance with the manufacturer's directions.

(7) Towels.

(a) A separate, clean towel shall be provided for each patron.

(b) Headrests shall be covered with a separate, clean towel or paper for each patron.

(c) The practice of dipping a towel previously used for any purpose into a container of hot water and using the towel on a patron is prohibited.

(8) Combs.

(a) Each licensee shall have a sufficient number of combs to allow for proper disinfection.

(b) No operator shall carry combs or other instruments in the pockets of clothing.

(9) Powders, Lotions and Creams.

(a) Powders and lotions must be applied with a clean applicator and disposed of immediately after each use.

(b) Creams and other semi-solid substances must be removed from their container with a clean spatula (or similar device), which is disinfected or disposed of immediately after use.

(10) After exposure to blood or bodily fluids, licensee shall immediately wash hands with soap and water and use hand sanitizer or antiseptic.

(11) All equipment, shampoo basins, furnishing and work surfaces must be kept in good repair, and disinfected after each service.

Notes

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0200-03-.05

Original rule filed June 17, 1983; effective July 18, 1983. Repeal and new rule filed July 10, 1997; effective September 23, 1997. Repeal and new rule filed October 15, 2004; effective December 29, 2004. Amendments filed October 16, 2023; effective 1/14/2024.

Authority: T.C.A. §§ 62-3-128 and 62-3-128(a).