1. (a) Each time a tattoo is applied the client shall receive oral and written instructions on the care of the newly applied tattoo. The client shall sign a written statement in the permanent client record acknowledging that the client has received a copy of the written care instructions, and that the client has read and understands the instructions.

2. (b) The written care instructions shall contain at least the following items:

   1. (1) for at least two weeks, the need to minimize exposure to the sun, and to discourage swimming in fresh, salt, or chlorinated pool water;
   2. (2) to properly cleanse the tattooed area;
   3. (3) to apply antibiotic ointment or cream;
   4. (4) to use sterile bandage(s) or other sterile dressing(s) when necessary;
   5. (5) the name of the tattooist, the name, address, and telephone number of the tattoo studio or temporary location; and
   6. (6) the instructions for the client to consult a health care provider at the first sign of infection or an allergic reaction, and to report to the tattooist and to the Texas Department of Health, Drugs and Medical Devices Division, any infection, allergic reaction, or adverse reaction resulting from the application of the tattoo.

Source Note:The provisions of this §229.408 adopted to be effective March 1, 1994, 19 TexReg 1110; amended to be effective August 23, 1996, 21 TexReg 7660; amended to be effective July 12, 1998, 23 TexReg 6957.