Method of disinfection.

32-02-01-10. Method of disinfection. The disinfection process must consist of three steps, and the elimination of any one of the steps renders the process ineffective. The three steps to be followed are: 1. Cleaning. Remove debris from tools and instruments and wash them thoroughly with hot water and a detergent in order to remove all traces of soil. 2. Rinse. Thoroughly rinse in clear water to remove all traces of detergent from the tools and instruments. 3. Immersion. Completely immerse all nonporous implements, except shears, razors, and similar tools, in an enclosed container, large enough to cover all items, including all handles, with a proper disinfectant and leave wet for the manufacturer's recommended contact time. After the manufacturer's required contact time listed on the label has been met, items must be removed, air dried, and stored in a clean, covered, and an enclosed container in the establishment or school until used. Shears, razors, and similar tools must be wiped to remove hair, product residue, and skin debris, then disinfected with a disinfectant spray or wipe after each use and must remain wet with the spray or wipe disinfectant for the contact time listed on the disinfectant label. Nonimmersible electrical equipment, including cords and outer parts, must be wiped to remove hair, product residue, and skin debris then disinfected with a disinfectant and must remain wet for the contact time listed on the disinfectant label. History: Amended effective March 1, 1998; January 1, 2017; April 1, 2022; January 1, 2026. General Authority: NDCC 43-11-05 Law Implemented: NDCC 43-11-11