18VAC85-110-140. Sterilization practices and infection control.
Acupuncture needles shall be presterilized, prewrapped, disposable needles, for the prevention of infection, to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the patient. Such needles shall be discarded after each patient treatment.
Statutory Authority
§§ 54.1-100 through 54.1-114, 54.1-2400, and 54.1-2956.9 through 54.1-2956.11 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from VR465-11-1 § 3.5, eff. February 23, 1994.
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