Ear piercing may be performed by non-licensees, but licensees performing ear piercing shall do all of the following:

1. (1) Wear disposable protective gloves. These gloves shall be changed between patrons and disposed of after each use. Hands shall be washed after removal of gloves.
2. (2) Thoroughly wash the skin area to be pierced with soap and water or a waterless washing agent with alcohol as an active ingredient.

3. (3) Apply an antiseptic to the skin surface of the area to be pierced and allow the antiseptic to air dry.

   Note: Iodine and Betadyne® are acceptable antiseptics.

4. (4) Sterilize earrings, needles, or any other piercing instruments prior to insertion. Pre-sterilized earrings may be utilized.
5. (5) Prior to each use all other surfaces that come into contact with the skin of the patron shall be disinfected.

History

History: Cr. Register, July, 1989, No. 403, eff. 8-1-89; am. (intro.), (1), (3), (4) and (5), Register, May, 1999, No. 521, eff. 6-1-99; CR 02-058: am. (3) to (5) Register September 2003 No. 573, eff. 10-1-03; CR 05-118: am. (intro.) and (2) Register November 2006 No. 611, eff. 12-1-06.