(1) Acupuncture practitioners shall comply with all applicable public health laws of this state.
(2) Sanitation practices shall include:(a) Hands shall be washed with soap and water or other disinfectant between treatment of different patients;(b) Skin in the area of penetration shall be swabbed with alcohol or other germicidal solution before inserting needles;(c) Needles and other equipment used in the practice of acupuncture shall be sterilized before using;(d) Needles and other hazardous waste shall be disposed of in a manner prescribed by law; and(e) Other sanitation practices shall be observed to ensure health and safety of patients, as prescribed by the board.
(a) Hands shall be washed with soap and water or other disinfectant between treatment of different patients;
(b) Skin in the area of penetration shall be swabbed with alcohol or other germicidal solution before inserting needles;
(c) Needles and other equipment used in the practice of acupuncture shall be sterilized before using;
(d) Needles and other hazardous waste shall be disposed of in a manner prescribed by law; and
(e) Other sanitation practices shall be observed to ensure health and safety of patients, as prescribed by the board.