OAR 817-010-0068: Disinfecting Non-Electrical Tools and Implements

(1) All tools and implements used within a field of practice must be disinfected or sterilized before use on each client. (2) All tools and implements that come in direct contact with clients, and cannot be disinfected or sterilized, must be disposed of after use. (3) Low-level disinfectants must meet the requirements defined under OAR 817-005-0005. (4) High-level disinfectants must meet the requirements defined under OAR 817-005-0005. (5) To disinfect nonelectrical tools and implements, the authorization holder must: (a) Remove all hair and all foreign material; (b) Clean thoroughly with soap or detergent and water; (c) Rinse thoroughly with clear, clean water; and (d) Complete process as outlined in section (6) or (7) of this rule; or (e) Sterilize, using one of the approved methods listed in subsection (8) of this rule. (6) For all tools and implements without sharp edges or points, including, but not limited to, combs, brushes, rollers, rods, completely immerse according to manufacturer's instructions in a solution containing l,000 parts per million (ppm) of a commercial quaternary ammonium compound or other low-level disinfectant used according to the manufacturer's instructions. (7) For all tools and implements with sharp edges or points, completely immerse in a high-level disinfectant used according to the manufacturer's instructions. (8) If sterilization equipment is used, the equipment must be maintained and used according to manufacturer's instructions. Approved sterilization equipment is: (a) Steam sterilizer, registered and listed with the FDA; or (b) Dry heat sterilizer or autoclave, registered and listed with the FDA. (9) Adequate disinfecting and sterilizing equipment must be maintained for the volume of business and usage requirements for the number of authorization holders performing services, (10) All disinfectants listed in subsection (3) and (4) of this rule must be kept at adequate strengths to maintain effectiveness, be free of foreign material and be available for immediate use at all times when the facility is open for business. (11) Nail files, pumice blocks, cosmetic sponges, buffer blocks, sanding bands or sleeves, orangewood sticks, disposable nail bits and other similar articles must be given to the client or discarded after use on a client. (12) Reusable protective gloves must be cleaned with soap, water and disinfected after each use. Disposable protective gloves they must be discarded immediately after use.