645—63.1(157) Definitions. For purposes of these rules, the following definitions shall apply:
“Cleaning” means removing visible debris and disposable parts, washing the surface or item with water and soap or detergent, rinsing the surface or item thoroughly and drying the surface or item. Cleaning must occur before disinfection can begin.
“Disinfectant” means a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)-registered bactericidal, virucidal, fungicidal, pseudomonacidal chemical solution, spray or wipe that is effective against HIV-1 and human hepatitis B virus and is intended to destroy or irreversibly inactivate specific viruses, bacteria, or pathogenic fungi, but not necessarily their spores, on nonporous items and surfaces.
“Disinfection” means the procedure that kills pathogenic microorganisms, but not necessarily their spores.
“Dispensary” means a separate physical location or area in an establishment or school to be used for the storing and dispensing of supplies and cleaning and disinfecting of all implements. The dispensary is where products, chemicals and disinfectants are prepared, measured, mixed, portioned, and disposed of.
“FDA” means the federal Food and Drug Administration.
“Germicide” means an agent that destroys germs.
“Nonporous” means an item that lacks minute openings or crevices that allow air, water and bacteria to enter the item.
“Porous” means an item that contains minute openings or crevices that allow air, water and bacteria to enter the item, such as untreated wood, paper and cardboard.
“School” means a school of barbering and cosmetology arts and sciences.
“Service provider” means any person regulated by Iowa Code chapter 157, including but not limited to establishment owners, licensees, students, blow-dry stylists and apprentices.
“Sterilization” means the procedure that kills all microorganisms, including their spores.
“Universal precautions” means practices consistently used to prevent exposure to blood-borne pathogens and the transmission of disease.
“Wash hands” means the process of thoroughly washing hands and the exposed portions of the arms up to the elbow with soap or detergent and water and drying with a single-use towel or air dryer. Bar soap shall not be set out for common use.
[ARC 7922C, IAB 5/1/24, effective 7/1/24]