Jewelry or an insertion taper that has been autoclaved and never worn must be placed in a medical antibacterial prep soak for ten minutes and dried thoroughly before insertion. Jewelry previously worn by the patron must be soaked in a medical antibacterial prep soak for ten minutes in a separate container that is disposed of or sterilized immediately after the service. Jewelry worn by a person other than the patron must be cleaned and autoclaved before insertion.

Source: 22 SDR 16, effective August 14, 1995.

General Authority: SDCL 34-1-17(8).

Law Implemented: SDCL 9-34-17 , 34-1-17(8).