Section 4.09. Electrolysis.  


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  • Licensees performing electrolysis shall:
    (1)  Use sterilized needles, lancets and tweezers for each patron, in accordance with s. Cos 4.03 .
    (2)  Wear disposable protective gloves when working on a patron. These gloves shall be changed between patrons and disposed of following use. Hands shall be washed after removal of gloves.
    (3)  Thoroughly wash the skin area to be treated with soap and water. Apply an antiseptic to the skin surface of the patron and allow the antiseptic to air dry prior to commencing electrolysis.
    (4)  Dispose of needles and lancets in a puncture resistant container specifically designed for disposal. Full sharps containers shall be disposed of appropriately.
History: Cr. Register, July, 1989, No. 403 , eff. 8-1-89; am. (2), (3) and (4), Register, May, 1999, No. 521 , eff. 6-1-99; CR 02-058 : am. (1), (3) and (4), cr. (3m) Register September 2003 No. 573 , eff. 10-1-03; CR 05-118 : r. (3m) Register November 2006 No. 611 , eff. 12-1-06; correction in (1) made under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 7. , Stats., Register February 2013 No. 686 .