Skin Prep - ANSWERS-Client needs skin clean and free from infection
Antiseptic to clean and disinfect skin before tattoo, 70% isopropyl or .5 to 4%
chlorhexidine or 1% iodine
Apply with clean disposable cloth or disposable sterile swab
Wait 2 minutes between disinfecting skin and penetrating skin
Lubricating jelly to tattoo site with single use spatula and discard any extra
detergent or jelly
Procedure - ANSWERS-Each tattooist must have fully equipped seperate
workstation change needle assembly or hand piece after each client use and
avoid contamination
Wash hands if leaving work and use new gloves
Pre dispensed cleaning solution and single use wiped to remove excess pigment
and blood
Clean skin after tattoo
Antiseptic cream applied to area and cover with sterile dressing
Demonstrate post care for infection prevention an d provide written information
Post tattoo care - ANSWERS-Anti bacterial skin cleanser and cream
Sterile dressing for 3-5 hours
Written instructions provided to customer
,Disposal of sharps and waste - ANSWERS-Keep all waste separate from clean
material storage
Regulated infectious waste segregated packaged labeled handled and transported
to minimize needle injuries and infection of disease to waste handlers
Disposal of infectious and hazardous waste regulated
Infectious waste includes items saturated with blood, even if dry, discarded
sharps used and unused
Sharps disposal - ANSWERS-Leak proof puncture proof disposable sharps
containers after use
Replace when 3/4 full
Infectious waste disposal - ANSWERS-Leak or if container marked infectious waste
in red biohazard bags by licensed carter
Store seperate until disposal accessible to authorized employees
Non infectious waste - ANSWERS-Removed daily in suitable trash receptacle
Health and safety of workplace - ANSWERS-Adequate staff training in hygiene and
infection control
Maintenance of equipment
, Blood borne pathogen precaution BBP - ANSWERS-All bodily fluids should be
treated as if they are infectious at all times
Immunization, hand washing, protective barriers ie gloves, prevention of needle
injuries, cleaning of blood spills
Exposure to bodily fluid steps - ANSWERS-Wash intact skin with soap and water
Non intact skin— flush with warm water and liquid soap, cover with waterproof
dressing
Notify physician ideally within 2 hrs possibility for emergency prophylaxis to
prevent HBV or HIV
mucous membrane exposure, mouth eyes nose—
Rinse eyes with warm water or saline
Spit and rinse mouth and repeat
Notify physician ibid
Immunization - ANSWERS-Vaccines advised 3 injections for HBV
FIrst aid - ANSWERS-First aid kit
CPR and management of burns and eye injuries
Infection control training
Bleeding - ANSWERS-Single use gloves
Direct pressure with dry sterile dressing
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