20:42:05:06.  Blood exposure. For blood exposure involving a client or licensee, the following steps must be followed:

          (l)  If the client is bleeding: Stop service; put gloves on; if appropriate, assist client to sink and rinse the injured area under running water; pat dry with a new, clean, disposable towel; offer or apply antiseptic and an adhesive bandage; place all single-use items in a bag and place in a trash receptacle; remove all implements from station and properly clean and disinfect the implements; clean and disinfect work area; remove and dispose of gloves; wash hands; return to service;

          (2)  If the licensee is bleeding: Stop service; explain the situation and excuse yourself the service; if appropriate, rinse injured area under running water; pat dry with a new, clean, disposable towel; apply antiseptic and an adhesive bandage; put gloves on; place all single-use items in a bag and place in a trash receptacle; remove all implements from the work area and properly clean and disinfect the implements; clean and disinfect work area; remove and dispose of gloves; wash hands; if necessary, cover injured area with a protective finger cot or new glove; return to service.

          Source: 46 SDR 46, effective October 3, 2019.

          General Authority: SDCL 36-15-13(5).

          Law Implemented: SDCL 36-15-13(5).