Iowa Law Flashcards

Knowledge about Iowa STATE statutes and rules that fall under the Board of Cosmetology Arts & Sciences. May be subjected to change

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Laws

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Laws are contained in the Iowa Code. They are enacted by the Iowa Legislature and provide statutory authority to the professional licesnure boards

(Ch. 157 ~ Cosmetology Board Law)

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Administrative Rules

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The professional licensure boards adopt “rules” to interpret and implement the Iowa Code. Administrative rules have the force and effect of law.

Some of the MAIN points are taken from each RULE

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Administrative Rules (cont.)

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Ch. 60

Licensure of Cosmetologists, Electrologists, Estheticians, Manicurists, Nail Technologists, and Instructors of Cosmetology Arts & Sciences

How “people” get licensed

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Cosmetology Arts and Sciences

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“Cosmetology Arts and Sciences” means ANY or ALL of the following DISCIPLINES performed with ot without compensation by a licensee: cosmetology, electrology, esthetics, nail technology, and manicuring

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Course of Study Requirements

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  • Cosmetology: 2,100 Hours
  • Electrology: 425 Hours
  • Esthetics: 600 Hours
  • Nail Technology: 325 Hours

Core Life Sciences: 150 Hours

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Licensure Application and Examination

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PSI will adminsiter NIC examinations by computer to ALL applicants for initial licensure in Iowa. Candidates will be permitted to register for and take an examination PRIOR to graduation at the discretion of their school.

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NIC

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“NIC” means the National-Interstate Council of State Boards of Cosmetology, Inc.

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Core Curriculum

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“Core Curriculum” means the BASIC CORE LIFE SCIENCES curriculum that is required for completion of ANY COURSE of STUDY of the Cosmetology Arts and Sciences EXCEPT for MANICURING.

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Examination

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“Examination” means ANY of the tests used to determine MINIMUM competency PRIOR to the issuance of a Cosmetology Arts and Sciences license.

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Licensee

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“Licensee” means ANY person or entity licensed to PRACTICE pursuant to Iowa Code (Ch. 157) AND (645 ~ Ch. 60 to 65, Iowa Administrative Code)

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Active License

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“Active License” means a license that is CURRENT and NOT EXPIRED

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Grace Period

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“Grace Period” means the 30-DAY period FOLLOWING EXPIRATION of a LICENSE when the license is STILL considered to be ACTIVE. In order to RENEW a LICENSE DURING the GRACE PERIOD, a licensee is REQUIRED to PAY a LATE FEE

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Inactive License

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“Inactive License” means a LICENSE that has EXPIRED because it was NOT RENEWED by the end of the grace period. The category of “Inactive License” may include licenses formerly known as lapsed, inactive, delinquent, closed, or retired. “Inactive License” means a SALON license or a SCHOOL license that has NOT been RENEWED as REQUIRED, or the license of a SALON or SCHOOL that has FAILED to MEET the STATED OBLIGATIONS for RENEWAL within a STATED TIME

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Reactive or Reactivation

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“Reactive” or “Reactivation” means the PROCESS as outlined in RULE 60.17 (17A, 147, 272C) by which an INACTIVE license is RESTORED to ACTIVE STATUS

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Reinstatement

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“Reinstatement” means the PROCESS outlined in 645-11.31 (272C) by which a LICENSEE who has had a LICENSE SUSPENDED or REVOKED or who has VOLUNTARILY SURRENDERED a LICENSE may apply to have the license REINSTATED, WITH or WITHOUT CONDITIONS. Once the LICENSE is REINSTATED, the LICENSEE may apply for ACTIVE STATUS

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Reciprocal License

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“Reciprocal License” means the ISSUANCE of an Iowa LICENSE to PRACTICE cosmetology to an APPLICANT who is CURRENTLY LICENSED in ANOTHER STATE and which STATE has a MUTUAL AGREEMENT to LICENSE persons who have the SAME or SIMILAR QUALIFICATIONS to those REQUIRED in Iowa

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Licensure by Endorsement

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The BOARD may ISSUE a LICENSE by ENDORSEMENT to ANY applicant from the District of Columbia or ANOTHER STATE, TERRITORY, PROVINCE, or FOREIGN COUNTRY who has held an ACTIVE LICENSE under the LAWS of JURISDICITON for AT LEAST 12 MONTHS during the PAST 24 MONTHS.

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Practice Discipline

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“Practice Discipline” means the PRACTICE of electrology, esthetics, nail technology, manicuring, or cosmetology as RECOGNIZED by the Board of Cosmetology Arts and Sciences

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Name and Address Change

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ANY time there is an ADDRESS and/or NAME CHANGE, it is UP TO YOU to let the BOARD OFFICE KNOW WITHIN 30 DAYS of the CHANGE. This can be done ONLINE. FAILURE to NOTIFY the BOARD of CHANGES may result in your LICENSE being placed on INACTIVE STATUS

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Certification Applications

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Licensees performing CHEMICAL PEELS or MICRODERMABRASION, using a CERTIFIED laser product or Intense Pulse Light (IPL) for HAIR REMOVAL MUST be CERTIFIED by the BOARD to perform those services. The education requirement has increased, but there will be NO continuing education requirement for RENEWAL of a CERTIFICATION

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Certification Applications (cont.)

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A COSMETOLOGIST LICENSED AFTER JULY 1ST, 2005, is NOT ELIGIBLE to be CERTIFIED in CHEMICAL PEELS, MICRODERMABRASION, or INTENSE PULSED LIGHT (IPL) and SHALL NOT PROVIDE those services

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Microdermabrasion

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“Microdermabrasion” means MECHANICAL EXFOLIATION using an ABRASIVE MATERIAL or APPARATUS to REMOVE SURFACE EPIDERMAL CELLS with a MACHINE which is specified by RULE

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Certification Applications (cont.)

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Microdermabrasion – shall ONLY be PERFORMED by a LICENSED, CERTIFIED ESTHETICIAN or a COSMETOLOGIST who was LICENSED PRIOR to JULY, 1ST 2005, and is CERTIFIED by the BOARD.

Complete 14 CONTACT HOURS of education

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Chemical Exfoliation

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“Chemical Exfoliation” means the REMOVAL of SURFACE EPIDERMAL CELLS of the skin by using ONLY NON-MEDICAL STRENGTH cosmetic preparations CONSISTENT with LABELED INSTRUCTIONS and as specified by RULE. This procedure is NOT INTENDED to ELICIT VIABLE EPIDERMAL or DERMAL WOUNDING, INJURY, or DESTRUCTION

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Certification Applications (cont.)

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Chemical Exfoliation – shall ONLY be PERFORMED by a COSMETOLOGIST who was LICENSED PRIOR TO JULY 1ST, 2005, and who is CERTIFIED by the BOARD to PERFORM those services. Additional certification is NOT REQUIRED for LICENSED ESTHETICIANS.

21 HOURS of TRAINING SPECIFIC to the PROCESS and PRODUCTS to be used for CHEMICAL PEELS

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Exfoliation

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“Exfoliation” means the PROCESS whereby the SUPERFICIAL EPIDERMAL CELLS are REMOVED from the SKIN

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Mechanical Exfoliation

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“Mechanical Exfoliation” means the PHYSICAL REMOVAL of SURFACE EPIDERMAL CELLS by means that INCLUDE but are NOT LIMITED to BRUSHING MACHINES, GRANULATED SCRUBS, PEEL-OFF MASQUES, PEELING CREAMS or DRYING PREPARATIONS that are rubbed off, and MICRODERMABRASION

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Laser

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“Laser” means LIGHT AMPLICATION by the STIMULATED EMISSION of RADIATION (LASER)

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Certified Laser Product

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“Certified Laser Product” means a PRODUCT which is CERTIFIED by a MANUFACTURER pursuant to the REQUIREMENTS of 21 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 1040

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Certificate Applications (cont.)

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Laser Services
* A COSMETOLOGIST LICENSED AFTER JULY 1ST, 2005, shall NOT use LASER PRODUCTS
* An ELECTROLOGIST shall ONLY PROVIDE HAIR REMOVAL services when USING a LASER
* ESTHETICIANS and COSMETOLOGISTS shall use LASER for COSMETIC PURPOSES ONLY

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Certification Applications (cont.)

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Laser Services continued
* COSMETOLOGISTS LICENSED PRIOR TO JULY 1ST, 2005, ELECTROLOGISTS, AND ESTHETICIANS must be CERTIFIED to perfrom LASER services.
* When a LASER product is provided to a minor by a LICENSED COSMETOLOGIST, ESTHETICIAN, or ELECTROLOGIST who has been CERTIFIED by the BOARD, the LICENSEE shall work UNDER the GENERAL SUPERVISION of a PHYSICIAN

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Certification Applications (cont.)

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Laser Services continued
* The parent or guardian shall SIGN PERMISSION papers PRIOR to SERVICES being PROVIDED. WRITTEN PERMISSION shall remain in the client’s PERMANENT RECORD for a PERIOD of FIVE YEARS
* Complete 40 HOURS of TRAINING SPECIFIC to EACH LASER MACHINE, MODEL, or DEVICE to be used for LASER services

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Minor

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“Minor” means an UNMARRIED person who is under the age of 18 years

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General Supervision

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“General Supervision” means the SUPERVISING PHYSICIAN is NOT on SITE for LASER procedures or USE of an INTENSE PULSED LIGHT device for HAIR REMOVAL conducted on minors, BUT is AVAILABLE for DIRECT COMMUNICATION, either in PERSON or by TELEPHONE, RADIO, RADIOTELEPHONE, TELEVISON, or similar means

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Intense Pulsed Light Device

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“Intense Pulsed Light Device” means a DEVICE that uses INCOHERENT LIGHT to DESTROY the VEIN of the HAIR BULB

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Certification Applications (cont.)

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IPL Hair Removal Treatments
* A COSMETOLOGIST LICENSED AFTER JULY 1ST, 2005, shall NOT use IPL DEVICES
* An IPL device shall ONLY be USED for HAIR REMOVAL
* COSMETOLOGISTS LICENSED PRIOR TO JULY 1ST, 2005, ELECTROLOGISTS, and ESTHETICIANS, MUST be CERTIFIED to PERFORM IPL services
* 40 HOURS of TRAINING SPECIFIC to EACH IPL MACHINE, MODEL, or DEVICE to be used for IPL HAIR REMOVAL services

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Licensure Restrictions relating to Practice

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COSMETOLOGISTS LICENSED PRIOR TO JULY 1ST, 2005, and LICENSED ESTHETICIANS shall ONLY PERFORM MEDICAL AESTHETIC services in a MEDICAL SPA under the DELEGATION and SUPERVISION of a MEDICAL DIRECTOR as set forth by the Iowa Board of Medicine in Rule 653 ~ 13.8 (148, 272 C). The Iowa Board of Cosmetology Arts and Sciences does NOT LICENSE MEDICAL AESTHETICIANS

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Mentor

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“Mentor” means a LICENSEE providing GUIDANCE in a MENTORING PROGRAM

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Mentoring

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“Mentoring” means a PROGRAM ALLOWING STUDENTS to experience Cosmetology Arts and Sciences in a LICENSED SALON under the GUIDANCE of a MENTOR.

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Administrative Rules (cont.)

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Ch. 61

Licensure of Salons and Schools of Cosmetology Arts and Sciences

How “buildings” get licensed

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Clinic Area

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“Clinic Area” means the AREA of the SALON/SCHOOL where the paying customers will RECIEVE SERVICES

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Salon Licensing

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EACH SALON shall MEET the REQUIREMENTS for SANITARY CONDITIONS established in 645-Ch. 63 to be ELIGIBLE for LICENSING. The salon shall be INSPECTED for COMPLIANCE with SANITATION RULES within 12 MONTHS FOLLOWING the ISSUANCE of the SALON LICENSE

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Display Requirements for Salons

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EVERY SALON shall have a SIGN VISIBLE OUTSIDE the ENTRANCE designating the place of business.

The most CURRENT SALON LICENSE RENEWAL CARD shall be posted in the salon front entrance area to provide the PUBLIC a FULL, UNOBSTRUCTED VIEW of the LICENSE. PHOTO and ELECTRONIC COPIES are NOT ACCEPTABLE

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Display Requirements for Salons (cont.)

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If the LICENSEE WORKS in MORE than ONE SALON, the CURRENT RENEWAL CARD shall be posted in the PRIMARY PLACE of PRACTICE, and the LICENSEE shall have the CURRENT WALLET CARD in the LICENSEE’S POSSESSION.

EACH LICENSEE shall have a VALID U.S. government-issued PHOTO ID to provide to an AGENT of the BOARD upon REQUEST as PROOF of IDENTITY.

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Salon License

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“Salon License” means an ESTABLISHMENT LICENSED to provide cosmetology services to paying customers

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Administrative Rules (cont.)

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Ch. 63

Infection Control for Salons and Schools of Cosmetology Arts and Sciences

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Responsibilities of Salon Owners

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Each salon owner shall ensure the following:
1. Individuals employed for Cosmetology Arts and Sciences services or other licensees working in the salon hold a CURRENT and ACTIVE LICENSE issued by EITHER the BOARD of Cosmetology Arts and Sciences OR the BOARD of Barbering.
2. Licensees employed by the salon or ther licensees working in the salon DO NOT EXCEED their SCOPE of PRACTICE
3. License renewal cards are PROPERLY DISPLAYED in the FRONT ENTRANCE AREA. NO LICENSE which has EXPIRED or become INVALID for ANY REASON shall be DISPLAYED in connection with the practices of the salon

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Responsibilities of Licensees

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Licensees are responsible for:
1. Their OWN PERMANENTLY ASSIGNED STATION AREAS
2. Holding a CURRENT and ACTIVE LICENSE issued by the BOARD of Cosmetology Arts and Sciences OR the BOARD of Barbering
3. Ensuring that they DO NOT EXCEED their SCOPE of PRACTICE

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Joint Responsibility

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Salon owners and licensees are JOINTLY RESPONSIBLE for ALL COMMON AREAS and EMPLOYEE AREAS

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Disinfectant

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“Disinfectant” means an EPA-registered bactericidal, virucidal, fungicidal, pseudomonacidal chemical solution, spray, or wipe that is EFFECTIVE AGAINST HIV-1 and human Hepatitis B Virus and is INTENDED to DESTROY or IRREVERSIBLY INACTIVATE SPECIFIC VIRUSES, BACTERIA, or PATHOGENIC FUNGI, but NOT necessarily their SPORES, on NONPOROUS ITEMS and SURFACES

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Disinfection

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“Disinfection” means the PROCEDURE that KILLS PATHOGENIC MICROORGANISMS, but NOT necessarily their SPORES

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Dispensary

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“Dispensary” means a SEPARATE PHYSICAL LOCATION or AREA in a SALON or SCHOOL to be used for the STORING and DISPENSING of SUPPLIES and CLEANING and DISINFECTING of ALL IMPLEMENTS. The dispensary is where PRODUCTS, CHEMICALS, AND DISINFECTANTS are PREPARED, MEASURED, MIXIED, PORTIONED, and DISPOSED of

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FDA

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“FDA” means the Federal Food and Drug Administration

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Infection Control Rules and Inspection Report

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Upon request, the licensee shall make Ch. 63, Infection Control for Salons and Schools of Cosmetology Arts and Sciences, and the MOST RECENT INSPECTION REPORT AVAILABLE to the BOARD, AGENTS of the BOARD, ALL PERSONS EMPLOYED in a salon or school, and the GENERAL PUBLIC

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Germicide

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“Germicide” means an AGENT that DESTROYS GERMS

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Cleaning

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“Cleaning” refers to REMOVING VISIBLE DEBRIS and DISPOSABLE parts, WASHING the SURFACE or ITEM with WATER and SOAP or DETERGENT, RINSING the SURFACE or ITEM THOROUGHLY, and DRYING the SURFACE or ITEM. Cleaning MUST OCCUR BEFORE DISINFECTION can begin

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Sterilization

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“Sterilization” means the PROCEDURE that KILLS ALL MICROORGANISMS, INCLUDING their SPORES

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Nonporous and Porous

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“Nonporous” means an ITEM that LACKS MINUTE OPENINGS or CREVICES that keep AIR, WATER, and BACTERIA from ENTERING the item.

“Porous” means an ITEM that CONTAINS MINUTE OPENINGS or CREVICES that ALLOW AIR, WATER, and BACTERIA to ENTER the item, such as UNTREATED WOOD, PAPER, and CARDBOARD

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Washing Hands

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'’Washing Hands” means the PROCESS of THOROUGHLY WASHING HANDS and the EXPOSED PORTION of the ARMS UP to the ELBOW with SOAP or DETERGENT and WATER and DRYING with a SINGLE-USE TOWEL or AIR DRYER. BAR SOAP shall NOT be set out for COMMON USE

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Universal Precautions
(Standard Precautions)

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“Universal Precautions” means PRACTICES CONSISTENTLY USED to PREVENT EXPOSURE to BLOOD-BORNE PATHOGENS and the TRANSMISSION of DISEASE

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Universal Precautions
(Standard Precautions) cont.

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Licensees and students shall WEAR DISPOSABLE GLOVES or MAY REFUSE to PROVIDE the SERVICE when encountering clients with OPEN SORES. Gloves shall be used on a SINGLE CLIENT and shall be DISPOSED of AFTER the client’s SERVICE. Anytime GLOVES are used DURING a service, licensees and students shall WASH HANDS BEFORE GLOVES are WORN and AFTER they are REMOVED

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Building Standards for Salons and Schools

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  • A SERVICE AREA that is EQUIPPED with EXHAUST FANS or AIR FILTRATION equipment that is of SUFFICIENT CAPACITY to be CAPABLE of REMOVING CHEMICAL FUMES from the AIR
  • DISPENSARY; RECEPTION area
  • HOT and COLD RUNNING WATER and CLEAN LAVATORY FACILITIES
  • SAFE DRINKING WATER; HAND-WASHING FACILITIES
  • ADEQUATE LIGHTING
  • WORK SURFACES that are EASILY CLEANED
  • A COMPLETE FIRST-AID KIT in a readily ACCESSIBLE location on the premises. At a MINIMUM, the first-aid kit MUST include ADHESIVE DRESSINGS, GAUZE and ANTISEPTIC TAPE, TRIPLE ANTIBIOTICS, EYEWASH, and GLOVES
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Salons in Residential Buildings

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A salon located in a residential building shall COMPLY with ALL REQUIREMENTS in RULE 645-63.5 (157).

A SEPARATE ENTRANCE shall be maintained for salon rooms in a residential building. An EXCEPTION is that an entrance MAY ALLOW passage through a NONLIVING AREA of the residence, i.e., HALL, GARAGE, or STAIRWAY. ANY DOOR leading DIRECTLY from the LICENSED SALON to ANY PORTION of the LIVING AREA of the residence shall be CLOSED at ALL TIMES during BUSINESS HOURS

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Salons Adjacent to Other Businesses

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A salon operated ADJACENT to ANY OTHER BUSINESS shall be SEPARATED by AT LEAST a PARTIAL PARTITION. When the salon is operated IMMEDIATELY ADJACENT to a business where FOOD is HANDLED, the BUSINESS shall be ENTIRELY SEPARATED, and ANY DOORS BETWEEN the SALON and the BUSINESS shall be rendered UNUSABLE EXCEPT in an EMERGENCY

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Smoking

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ALL salons licensed by the BOARD shall COMPLY with the Smokefree Air Act found in Iowa Code (Ch. 142 D)

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Personal Cleanliness

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ALL LICENSEES and STUDENTS who engage in serving the PUBLIC shall be NEAT and CLEAN in PERSON and ATTIRE

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Universal Precautions
(Standard Precautions) cont.

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ALL LICENSEES and STUDENTS shall PRACTICE UNIVERSAL PRECAUTIONS CONSISTENTLY by observing the following:

STUDENTS and LICENSEES shall THOROUGLY WASH HANDS AFTER SMOKING, EATING, OR USING the RESTROOM and BEFORE providing SERVICES to EACH client. HAND SANITIZERS or GLOVES are NOT an ACCEPTABLE SUBSTITUTE for HAND WASHING

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Universal Precautions
(Standard Precautions) cont.

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EVERY salon shall have a BIOHAZARD SHARPS CONTAINER for DISPOSING of USED NEEDLES, RAZOR BLADES, and OTHER SHARP INSTRUMENTS. These containers shall be located AS CLOSE TO THE USE AREA as is practical. These containers shall NOT be filled ABOVE DESIGNATED “FILL LINE” and shall be DISPOSED of in ACCORDANCE with GUIDELINES ISSUED by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

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Universal Precautions
(Standard Precautions) cont.

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LICENSEES and STUDENTS shall REFRAIN from ALL DIRECT CLIENT-CARE and from HANDLING CLIENT-CARE EQUIPMENT if the licensee has OPEN SORES that CANNOT be EFFECTIVELY COVERED

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Universal Precautions
(Standard Precautions) cont.

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INSTRUMENTS and IMPLEMENTS shall be DISINFECTED pursuant to RULE 645~63.12 (157).

Instruments and supplies that have been USED on a CLIENT or SOILED in ANY MATTER shall be placed in the PROPER RECEPTACLES CLEARLY LABELED “USED”. ALL USED ITEMS shall be kept SEPARATE from ITEMS that are DISINFECTED and READY for USE

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Universal Precautions
(Standard Precautions) cont.

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DISINFECTANT solution shall be STORED in the DISPENSARY

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Blood Exposure Procedures

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If a STUDENT or a LICENSEE INJURES ONESELF, the following steps shall be taken BEFORE the STUDENT or LICENSEE returns to service:
1. STOP service
2. CLEAN the INJURED AREA by WASHING the AREA with SOAP and WATER
3. Use ANTISEPTIC or OINTMENT as APPROPRIATE
4. In the case of MUCOUS MEMBRANE EXPOSURE, WASH or RINSE the AFFECTED AREA with PLENTY of WATER
5. COVER INJURED AREA with the APPROPRIATE DRESSING
6. CLEAN the CLIENT and STATION as NECESSARY