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Since mid-1997 the practice of tattooing has been legalized in New York City - ANSWER City with the introduction of Subchapter 7, entitled "Tattoo Regulation Act "to Chapter 23 of Title 17 of the City's Administrative Code. The Act set forth requirements for obtaining tattoo license and regulates tattoo artists to ensure that they are practicing basic health and safety procedures.
18 years of age or older - ANSWER intending to engage in the practice of tattooing shall apply to the commissioner for a tattoo license. Each applicant for tattoo license shall take an examination administered by the department in accordance with rules promulgated by the commissioner regarding health issues relating to tattooing.
The Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) licenses - ANSWER Tattoo artists -no tattoo parlors. Tattoo license applications are available at the department of Consumer Affairs Citywide License center, 42 Broadway, 5h floor, New York, NY 10004. Tattoo licenses are valid for two years.
No tattoo may be applied to a person younger than 18 years. - ANSWER Evidence of the age of prospective clients must be examined.
DOHMH - ANSWER inspect tattoo parlors on a complaint basis. Non-adherence to the provisions of the "Tattoo Regulation Act" can result in violations and penalties as established in the Act.
AIDS - ANSWER The last stage of infection caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), which most often results in severe damage to the body's immune system.
Applicator - ANSWER A term referring to either single-use and reusable spatula or similar devices.
Antiseptic - ANSWER A chemical agent that destroys or inhibits microorganisms on skin or tissue and has an effect of limiting or optimally preventing infection.
Autoclave - ANSWER Equipment used for the sterilization of heat resistant instruments
Bacteria - ANSWER Microscopic organisms that are too small to be visible to the naked eye. Bacteria are capable of causing infection when a person is exposed to them under certain circumstances, such as through abraded skin (e.g. staphylococci, streptococci).
Bacterial Spores - ANSWER Some bacteria are able to survive in very harsh conditions by enveloping themselves with a thick wall called bacterial spore. Spores make bacteria resistant to killing. If spores are introduced into the body where conditions become more favorable -when there's more water or more food available the bacteria "come to life" again, transforming from a spore back to a vegetative cell that can cause serious infection. Spores can be destroyed by sterilization only.
Bloodborne infections - ANSWER Infections caused by viruses found in the blood such as hepatitis B virus (HBV), hepatitis C virus (HCV) or human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).
Body Fluids - ANSWER Fluids normally present in the body such as blood, mucous, sweat, oil, saliva, urine, ooze from a festering sore, or tears. They may contain infectious microorganisms.
Cleaning - ANSWER Refers to the process of removing blood, other body fluids, organic material, tissue and dirt from the surface of an object by scrubbing with a brush, detergent and water. Cleaning greatly reduces the number of microorganisms (including bacterial endospores) on items and is a crucial step in processing. If items have not first been cleaned, further processing might not be effective.
Contamination - ANSWER A disinfected or sterile item or surface that becomes soiled with microorganisms.
Infection - ANSWER Condition resulting form the presence and multiplication of microorganisms in the body. Not all infections result in apparent signs and symptoms of illness, yet the infected person is capable of transmitting the microorganism to others.
Infection control - ANSWER Refers to practices and strategies that aim to minimize the risk of spreading infections from infected to non infected persons. In a tattoo parlor, transmission needs to be prevented from client to client, from client to tattooist, and from tattooist to client.
Infectious waste - ANSWER Infectious wastes (also called biomedical waste) include human waste, animal waste and objects and materials contaminated with blood and body fluids containing disease- causing microorganisms or viruses. Items saturated with blood, used needles syringes and other sharps must be handled with special precaution since they may be contaminated with germs which can make you ill. Major concerns are the spread of hepatitis B, C and HIV.
Instrument - ANSWER A tool that is used to perform a specific function, e.g. needle. Instruments are usually made of stainless steel and can withstand heat during sterilization.
Latex - ANSWER Latex is natural rubber that is made from the sap of the Brazilian rubber tree. Hundreds of products may contain latex: medical devices (gloves, blood pressure cuffs, IV tubes and catheters); dental items (dams and orthodontic rubber bands); clothing (the elastic waistbands in pants and underwear); children's items (bottle nipples, pacifiers, teething toys and toys); household items (rugs, bathmats and rubber gloves); personal care items (diaphragms and condoms)
Latex Allergy - ANSWER A reaction to a protein in the sap of the rubber tree. A person who is sensitive to the protein can develop an allergic reaction when touches a latex-made item or breathes close to it.
Microorganism - ANSWER Also called a germ, e.g. bacteria, virus, or fungus.
Mucous membrane - ANSWER The sheets of tissue that line various openings of the body such as the mouth, nose, eyes or genitals.
Pathogen - ANSWER A microorganism that can cause disease in humans.
Regulated infectious waste - ANSWER Includes all waste, which is visibly dripping with blood and could potentially be contaminated with disease-causing microorganisms, and which presents a recognized infectious hazard to waste disposal workers and to the environment if appropriate precautions are not used.
Reusable - ANSWER An instrument designated by the manufacturer as suitable for reprocessing and reuse. Opposite to a device that the manufacturer designates or intends for single-use only.
Sharps - ANSWER Any article that can pierce the skin and cause punctures or cuts. In the tattoo facility sharps refer to needles and disposable razors used.
Single-use - ANSWER An instrument or glove designated and labeled for one use only. It must be immediately discarded after use.
Stencil - ANSWER Stencil means single-use paper stencil in this booklet unless otherwise stated.
Sterile gloves - ANSWER Single-use gloves that are sterile at the time of use. They must come from a package that labels the gloves as being sterile.
Sterilization - ANSWER A process that destroys all forms of microbial life including the most resistant forms, e.g., bacterial spores by heat, chemicals, or gases.
Standard precautions - ANSWER Work practices that require everyone to assume that all blood and body fluids are potential source of infection, independent of perceived risk. Such precautions involve the use of protective barriers and safe workplace practices and the safe disposal of body substances and soiled material.
