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Type of procedure(s) undertaken at premises

Premises is clean and hygienic

A dedicated hand wash basin is provided with warm running water via a common spout

A separate sink is provided for the cleaning of equipment

Floors and walls are constructed with a material that is durable smooth, impervious to moisture and capable of being easily ccleaneed

Walls behind and wash basins, sinks and shampoo troughs have impervious sheeting or tiled splash back which extend from floor level to a height of 450mm above unit and 150mm on either side of unit

Construction of premises is free from open joints, gaps, cracks, crevices and generally kept in good repair

Premises is provided with adequate ventilation

Shelves, fittings, fixtures and furniture are covered with a material that is durable, smooth, impervious to moisture and capable of being easily cleaned

Equipment is clean and stored in a clean, dry and dust free environment before reuse

Hospital grade disinfectant is used to clean equipment and is within the expiry date

Clean linen, garments and towels are used on each client

Soiled and clean equipment is store separately

Cleaning equipment is maintained in a clean condition and in good repair

Chemicals are stored in a cool, dry and well ventilated area

Waste disposal bin(s) are provided

Sharps bin(s) are provided for the disposal of sharps

Are sharps disposed of via a licensed contractor and receipts available

Soap and single use towels are provided at hand wash basin(s)

Hands are washed immediately before and after attending to a client and before attending to the next client, or if the procedure is interrupted

Operators are not eating or drinking while attending to clients

Animals are not in rooms where procedures are carried out

No smoking in public access areas

Cuts and abrasions are covered by clean waterproof dressing

Up to date first aid kit is available

Clean clothing is worn at all times

Personal protective clothing is worn when necessary

Equipment (non penetrating) is cleaned after each use with detergent, warm water and physical action and dried before use.

Steriliser is provided to sterilise re-usable equipment i.e. Autoclave / Dry heat steriliser only

If autoclave used, is current certificate of calibration available

Records are kept for each sterilisation cycle and maintained (time, date, length of time, temperature and pressure of autoclaving)

Pre-packaged sterile items are stored in clean and dry area to avoid contamination

Articles used to penetrate the skin are sterile before each use

Articles used to penetrate skin are sterilised before re-use or disposed of immediately

Single-use disposable items are disposed of immediately after use

New sterile gloves are worn for direct contact with sterile items and during procedures

Ear piercing guns are solely used for the purpose of ear piercing

Approved skin antiseptic is used to prepare skin and is within expiry date

Single use disposable gloves are worn during procedure and disposed of immediately

Wax is disposed of immediately after procedure

Single use spatulas are used once only and are not re-dipped

Re-usable equipment is cleaned appropriately between each use

Single use items are disposed of immediately after use

Further action required:

Reinspection required

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