20 : 42 : 05 : 10 . Paraffin wax. Equipment used for paraffin h y drating services must be kept clean and disinfected at all times:

1. (1) Paraffin warmers must be kept covered, the exterior cleaned daily, and the wax must be free of debris;
2. (2) A clean scoop or ladle must be used any time paraffin wax is distributed to the client;
3. (3) Paraffin wax removed from a client's skin may not be reused and must be discarded immediately; and
4. (4) Human tissue may not be dipped directly into the paraffin wax warmer at any time.

Source: 46 SDR 46, effective October 3, 2019.

General Authority: SDCL 36-15-13(5).

Law Implemented: SDCL 36-15-13(5) .