- Child, Youth & Family Health
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Personal Service Settings
Services where blood-borne infections for clients and personal service workers may occur during the delivery of the service are included under the Personal Service Settings.
Infection control in these settings are essential to protect against the spread of bacteria or viruses.
Blood-borne diseases include Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C and Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV).
It is important to recognize the fact that blood and bloody fluids do not have to be visible on instruments or needles to result in infection.
Infection Control Practices
Infection control practices include:
- Maintenance and proper use of equipment, instruments and supplies.
- Appropriate cleaning, disinfection and sterilization of equipment.
- Proper personal hygiene and hand washing of personal service workers.
For a copy of the Infection Prevention and Control Best Practices for Personal Service Settings, Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, click here.
Resources
Fact Sheets
After Care Instructions (tattoo and piercing)
Cleaning and Disinfecting Pedicure Spas
Electrolysis & Laser Hair Removal
Manicures, Pedicures and Nail Treatment
Region of Waterloo Public Health gratefully acknowledges Durham Region Health Department in creating our body piercing campaign slogan.
Related Links
Hepatitis B Vaccination for personal service workers and clients
CIPHI Disinfection Recommendation Chart
Cleaning Procedures for Pedicure Spas
Infection Prevention & Control Best Practices for Personal Services Settings
For more information, contact the Infection Control Program at 519-883-2008.
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