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2018 Mississippi Code
Title 73 - Professions and Vocations
Chapter 71 - Acupuncture Practice Act
§ 73-71-31. Compliance with applicable public health laws required; requisite practices.
Universal Citation: MS Code § 73-71-31 (2018)
(1) Acupuncture practitioners shall comply with all applicable public health laws of this state.
(2) Sanitation practices shall include:
(a) Hands shall be washed with soap and water or other disinfectant between treatment of different patients;
(b) Skin in the area of penetration shall be swabbed with alcohol or other germicidal solution before inserting needles;
(c) Needles and other equipment used in the practice of acupuncture shall be sterilized before using;
(d) Needles and other hazardous waste shall be disposed of in a manner prescribed by law; and
(e) Other sanitation practices shall be observed to insure health and safety of patients, as prescribed by the board.
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