Infection Control & SafetyQuestion 380 of 484
Which of the following best describes the required record-keeping for infection-control activities at a licensed salon?
a.No records are required as long as the salon looks clean
b.Maintain a log of cleaning and disinfection (such as foot-spa, autoclave, or whirlpool cleaning) available for inspector review
c.Records are required only for client phone numbers
d.Only annual records are required, kept in a sealed envelope
Explanation
California regulations under §979 expect licensees to maintain dated logs of cleaning/disinfection events (especially foot-spa Phase A/B and sterilization equipment) for at least 30 days, available to BBC inspectors on request.
Law Reference: 16 CCR §979Practice all 484 questions free — no signup required.
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