645—63.18(157) Proper protection of neck. A properly laundered or disposable cape, haircloth, or similar article may be placed directly against the neck of a client. A cape, haircloth, or similar article that has not been sanitized or properly laundered shall be kept from direct contact with the client's neck by means of a paper neckband, clean towel, or cloth neckbands. A paper neckband shall not be used more than once. Towels or cloth neckbands shall not be used more than once without proper laundering. Neckbands of a nonporous material must be properly cleaned and disinfected after each use and stored in a closed container.
[ARC 7922C, IAB 5/1/24, effective 7/1/24]