Infection Control & SafetyQuestion 367 of 484
After a multi-use towel is used on a client, how must it be handled before reuse?
a.Laundered in hot water with detergent and stored in a clean, closed container
b.Sprayed with rubbing alcohol and folded for the next client
c.Hung to air-dry on the styling chair
d.Rinsed in cold tap water and reused immediately if not visibly soiled
Explanation
16 CCR §983 requires that multi-use linens and towels be laundered after each client with detergent and stored clean in a covered or closed container, separate from soiled items.
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