- (1) If there is exposure to blood or other body fluids during a service, licensees and students must stop the service and before returning to service, clean the wound with an antiseptic solution and cover the wound with a sterile bandage.
- (2) If the hand wound is in an area that can be covered, the licensee or student shall wear a clean, fluid-proof protective glove or finger cover. If the wound is on the client, the licensee or student must wear gloves on both hands.
- (3) Blood-contaminated material must be disposed of in the garbage and blood-contaminated implements, instruments, supplies, equipment, and electrical equipment must be disinfected per ARM 24.121.1511.
- (4) Licensees must post the blood exposure procedure of this rule in all licensed premises.
Authorizing statute(s): 37-31-203, 37-31-204, MCA
Implementing statute(s): 37-31-204, MCA
History: NEW, 2008 MAR p. 382, Eff. 2/29/08; AMD, 2015 MAR p. 2034, Eff. 11/13/15; AMD, 2021 MAR p. 1773, Eff. 12/11/21; AMD, 2024 MAR p. 2007, Eff. 8/10/24.