20:42:05:10.  Paraffin wax. Equipment used for paraffin hydrating services must be kept clean and disinfected at all times:

          (1)  Paraffin warmers must be kept covered, the exterior cleaned daily, and the wax must be free of debris;

          (2)  A clean scoop or ladle must be used any time paraffin wax is distributed to the client;

          (3)  Paraffin wax removed from a client's skin may not be reused and must be discarded immediately; and

          (4)  Human tissue may not be dipped directly into the paraffin wax warmer at any time.

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

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

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