3. Ord #2004-2 & 3/1st reading - Laserfiche WebLink

Section V. Education and Information Requirements. Body Art Establishments and all operators shall provide information and education to prospective clients and to gather information from them as follows: 5.1 All clients requesting body art shall be given educational information about body art procedures by the body art establishment both verbally and in writing prior to the commencement of any such procedure. Written educational information shall be approved by the Department. Verbal and written instructions, approved by the Department, for the aftercare of the body art procedure site shall be provided to each client by the operator upon completion of the procedure. The written instructions shall advise the client to consult a physician at the first sign of infection and shall contain the name, address, and phone number of the establishment. These documents shall be signed and dated by both parties, with a copy given to the client and the operator retaining the original with all other required records. In addition, all establishments shall prominently display a Disclosure Statement, provided by the Department, which advises the public of the risks and possible consequences of body art services. The facility permit holder shall also post in public view the name, address and phone number of the local/state Department that has jurisdiction over this program and the procedure for filing a complaint. The Disclosure Statement and the Notice for filing a Complaint shall be included in the establishment Permit Application Packet. 5.2 So that the operator can properly evaluate the client's personal history before receiving a body art procedure and not violate the client's rights or confidential medical information, the operator shall ask for the information as follows: In order for proper healing of your body art procedure, we ask that you disclose if you have or have had any of the following conditions which would require written approval from a licensed physician before any body art will be performed. i. diabetes; ii. history of hemophilia (bleeding); iii. history of skin diseases, skin lesions, or skin sensitivities to soaps, disinfectant, etc.; iv. history of allergies or adverse reactions to pigments, dyes, or other skin sensitivities; v. history of epilepsy, seizures, or fainting; vi. use of medications other than routine antibiotics, allergy medication or birth control pills vii. Hepatitis viii.HIV positive ix. High blood pressure, heart disease x. Pregnancy xi. Contagious diseases xii. Immune system disorders xiii. Serious physical or mental health problems