Cuts, HIV, and the Cosmetology CE
Posted:
Wednesday, January 11th, 2012
Category:
Cosmetology
The risk of blood-borne infections such as hepatitis and HIV via non-single-use instruments commonly used in salons and barbershops was highlighted in a new report presented recently at the American College of Gastroenterology’s (ACG) 76th Annual Scientific meeting in Washington, DC, according to news-medical.net.
At the conference, Dr. David A. Johnson of Eastern Virginia Medical School evaluated a report by the Virginia Department of Health, “Assessment of the Risk of Bloodborne Pathogen Transmission in Nail Salons and Barber Shops and Regulatory Requirements in Virginia,” and concluded that that there might be potential transmission of blood-borne pathogens if non-single use instruments are not thoroughly disinfected according to state regulations.
It’s a fair warning to all salon and barbershop technicians across America, including the professionals now working on their cosmetology CE (continuing education)—from those taking Ohio cosmetology CE to those taking Florida cosmetology CE.
Currently, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) does not have specific guidelines for preventing HBV or HCV infection in nail salons and barbershops, according the Virginia Department of Health.
Several recommendations to eliminate the potential transmission of HBV, HCV and HIV infections in nail salons and barbershops have been proposed, said the Virginia Department of Health report. These include: educating nail-salon and barbershop technicians about the transmission of blood-borne infections and emphasizing principles of good hygiene, antisepsis, and disinfection.
Cosmetologycampus.com, a top provider of online training for cosmetologists, provides not just a convenient, fully online cosmetology CE program but also vital information on HIV/AIDS as it relates to the practice of cosmetology.
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