16 Tex. Admin. Code § 83.100 - Health and Safety Definitions
The following words and terms, when used in this chapter, have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.
(1) Chlorine bleach
solutions--A chemical used to destroy bacteria and to disinfect implements and
non-porous surfaces; solution should be mixed fresh at least once per day. As
used in this chapter, chlorine bleach solutions fall into three categories
based on concentration and exposure time:
(A)
Low level disinfection (100 - 200 ppm)--Add two teaspoons household (5.25%)
bleach to one gallon water. Soak 10 minutes minimum.
(B) High level disinfection (1,000 ppm)--Add
one-third (1/3) cup household (5.25%) bleach to one gallon water. Soak 20
minutes minimum.
(C) Blood and body
fluid cleanup and disinfection (5,000 ppm)--Add one and three-quarters (1 3/4)
cups household (5.25%) bleach to one gallon water. Also referred to as a 10%
bleach solution.
(2)
Clean or cleansing--Washing with liquid soap and water, detergent, antiseptics,
or other adequate methods to remove all visible debris or residue. Cleansing is
not disinfection.
(3) Disinfect or
disinfection--The use of chemicals to destroy pathogens on implements and other
non-porous surfaces to render an item safe for handling, use, and
disposal.
(4) Disinfectant--In this
chapter, one of the following department-approved chemicals:
(A) an EPA-registered bactericidal,
fungicidal, and virucidal disinfectant used in accordance with the
manufacturer's instructions; or
(B)
a chlorine bleach solution used in accordance with this chapter.
(5) EPA-registered bactericidal,
fungicidal, and virucidal disinfectant--When used according to manufacturer's
instructions, a chemical that is a low-level disinfectant used to destroy
bacteria and to disinfect implements and non-porous surfaces.
(6) Multi-use items--Items constructed of
hard materials with smooth surfaces such as metal, glass, or plastic typically
for use on more than one client. The term includes but is not limited to such
items as clippers, scissors, combs, nippers, tweezers, and some nails
files.
(7) Single-use items--Porous
items made or constructed of cloth, wood, or other absorbent materials having
rough surfaces usually intended for single use including but not limited to
such items as tissues, orangewood sticks, cotton balls, thread, surgical tape,
extension pads, some buffer blocks, and gauze.
(8) Sterilize or sterilization--To eliminate
all forms of bacteria or other microorganisms by use of an autoclave or dry
heat sterilizer.
(9) Sanitize or
sanitization--To reduce the number of microorganisms to a safe level by use of
an ultraviolet sanitizer.
Notes
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