I. Sterilization of Instruments Emergency Sterilization Procedures

c. Golden Matchbook is 100% disposable. Tattoo ink and needle cartridges are pre-sterilized by the manufacturer. 

i. When sterilizing equipment like machines, tattoo beds, trays, and armrests that are not disposable, each item is sprayed down in Madacide. Madacide is left on each item for a minimum of 10 minutes and then thoroughly wiped down to completely sterilize. 

ii. Pre-sterilized disposable products are stored in a storage cabinet in acrylic bins away from water and high-traffic areas.

iii. List of Virucides- Madacide

Link to Madacide- MadaCide-FD Germicidal Solution, Gallon Bottle https://a.co/d/hzkvxA6

iv. Manufacturer List of Inks, Needles/Cartridges and Machines-

• Inks- Dynamic Ink, Fusion Ink, Eternal Ink, Empire Ink, Solid Ink.

• Needles/Cartridges- The cartridge brands used are Bishop Da Vinci Cartridges, Beyond Cartridges, Tatsoul Cartridges, and TTech Cartridges. 

• 'Machines- Mast Archer Wireless Tattoo Machine Rotary 4.2 MM stroke and FK Iron Spektra Flux.

Ink, Needles/Cartridges, Machines, and equipment are bought directly from the company or through certified tattoo supply websites. These websites include Kingpin, Painful Pleasures, Worldwide Tattoo, and Tatsoul.

II. Body Artist and Employee Health

   a. Brittany Csoke (myself) is the only person/employee in the private tattoo studio. 

   b. Health & Hygiene

• Currently, body artists are diligently following strict hygiene and safety rules to ensure the highest standards of cleanliness and client safety. Except for simple rings like wedding bands, all hand or wrist jewelry, such as watches or bracelets, must be removed before starting any work.

• Before beginning any procedure, artists inspect their hands for hangnails, small cuts, sores, or abrasions. If any are found, they cover them with a bandage before putting on gloves. They also keep their fingernails trimmed to prevent puncturing the gloves, and any recent tattoos or piercings in the healing process are adequately covered to prevent fluid transfer.

• Following the aseptic technique is crucial, which includes thorough handwashing after client contact, handling blood or body fluids, wearing gloves, and before leaving the work area. Hands are thoroughly washed with hot water and soap, then dried with disposable paper towels before and after performing procedures, after any interruptions requiring glove removal and replacement, after using the restroom, and after touching the face, hair, or other areas.

• Artists wear single-use, medical-grade gloves labeled for surgical or examination purposes when touching clients or performing procedures. They change gloves and dispose of them properly if there is any interruption, tearing, or puncturing, or if they do not function properly. Gloves are never reused on more than one person, and vinyl gloves are avoided.

• Body artists maintain personal cleanliness, follow standard hygienic practices, and wear clean clothes during procedures. They may wear single-use aprons, smocks, or sleeve covers, but open-toed or holey shoes are not permitted.

• Artists ensure their skin is healthy, without rashes, open lesions, or infections. Those with boils, infected wounds, sores, or any contagious conditions do not work in areas where they could contaminate equipment or expose others to infections.

• Universal precautions are rigorously followed to prevent contact with blood or other infectious materials. All staff are trained in universal precautions and provide yearly training documentation upon request. This includes assuming all bodily fluids are contaminated, using maximum protection to prevent contact, following decontamination procedures, cleaning work areas with EPA-registered disinfectants, and refraining from eating, drinking, or using tobacco or cosmetics in work areas.

• It is standard procedure for all employees to treat all human blood, plasma, serum, body fluids, and tissues as if they are contaminated with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and/or Hepatitis viruses (e.g., HBV, HCV).

• The primary concern regarding occupational infection for HIV, HBV, and HCV is accidental needle sticks, although contamination of mucous membranes or broken, abraded, or irritated skin could also occur. Employees are required to exercise appropriate caution and utilize maximum protection to prevent such contact.

• Proper decontamination procedures, emergency biohazard spill management, and the correct use of biosafety equipment are routinely implemented.

• Aseptic technique is consistently employed, including thorough handwashing after client contact, handling blood and body fluids, wearing gloves, and before exiting the work area.

• In case of infectious material spills, employees promptly clean them using an EPA registered disinfectant and adhere to universal precautions.

• To safeguard against accidental infection, all work areas and equipment used in handling human biohazardous materials are routinely cleaned with an EPA-registered disinfectant upon completion of work.

• Consumption of food or beverages, tobacco use, or application of cosmetics or lip balm is strictly prohibited in areas where body art preparations or procedures are carried out, as well as any location where instruments or supplies are stored or cleaned. Exceptions may be granted for first-aid purposes.

• All procedures are conducted with care to minimize the creation of aerosols.

• Employees are required to immediately report all work-related accidents, incidents, and unexplained illnesses to their supervisor.

• After each operation, soiled gloves are carefully removed to minimize the risk of self-contamination or cross-contamination before handling work surfaces, doorknobs, wall switches, or telephones. Used gloves are disposed of in a bagged trash container.

• Food storage cabinets or refrigerators are positioned outside the work area to maintain hygiene standards.

III. Body Artist and Employee Drug and Alcohol Use

a. Body artists maintain a strict policy of sobriety while performing procedures, ensuring they are not under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Additionally, they will deny services to anyone who appears to be intoxicated or under the influence of substances. Furthermore, body artists will not perform services on individuals who exhibit signs of mental incapacitation.

IV. Sanitizing Areas and Equipment Between Use

a. Daily sweeping and mopping are standard practices, ensuring cleanliness throughout the facility. Contaminated fluid waste is promptly disposed of in designated locations and the area is cleaned with Madacide immediately afterward. Solid waste is removed daily or whenever the trash can is full, preventing any overflow. All waste cans are emptied at the end of each week, regardless of how much waste they contain. Maintaining overall tidiness is a priority, and everyone is responsible for picking up after themselves. Each day begins and ends with wiping down commonly touched surfaces, such as door handles, light switches, countertops, door trim, and sink handles/knobs, with disinfectant wipes to ensure the highest level of sanitation.

V. Disposal of Waste

a. Needles, razors, and other sharp instruments used during body art procedures are placed in puncture-resistant, closed containers immediately after use. Any remaining unused dye or pigment in single-use containers is properly discarded along with the container. Used needles are not purposely bent, broken, or manipulated by hand to prevent needle sticks or injury from exposure to blood or body fluids. Containers of sharp waste are sent to facilities approved for biomedical waste disposal, complying with Solid Waste Management regulations. Contaminated waste that may release liquid or dried blood or body fluids is placed in sealed bags. Waste containers are kept closed when not in use. Disposable waste is handled, stored, and disposed of in a way that minimizes direct exposure to personnel. Each artist area has a covered waste receptacle, which is emptied daily, with solid waste removed from the premises at least weekly or more frequently if necessary. All waste receptacles are kept covered and well-maintained.

b. Disposal of sharps containers are replaced when the container is completely full. These containers are then properly disposed of by shipping them in a certified biohazard box through the company Stericycle. 

Stericycle Website Link- https://www.stericycle.com/en-us

VI. Record Keeping

a. Client files and records and securely kept through on the website Jotform and saved for a minimum of two years. The information included and required by the client to sign can be found through this link- 

https://form.jotform.com/241309443627052

To generalize, this form includes, a scanned photo of federal id, license number, address, medical information, information pertaining to the risks of a tattoo procedure and consent.

b. Employee Records are kept within plain sight in the tattoo studio. Specifically for Golden Matchbook, the employee records and certifications are hung above the desk and in the counter to the left of the sink. 

c. Spore testing is not applicable to the tattoo studio given the lack of use for an autoclave and the practice of using 100% disposable supplies.

VII. Client Screening

abc. As stated above, consent forms are kept digital through the website platform, Jotfrom. At the end of this document there will be an attached file with every required question following the Environmental Health guidelines. 

d. Golden Matchbook only provides body art procedures and not piercing. Therefore, only one comsent form is required of clients to fill out. 

VIII. Aftercare Instructions

a. The tattoo artist provides a verbal instruction as well as a digital physical copy provided through my website (Brittany Csoke). These instructions include aftercare and the products required of the clients to properly and safely heal their tattoos. The link to these physical aftercare instructions are here below- 

https://www.brittanycsoke.com/portfolio/before-aftercare-info

https://www.brittanycsoke.com/portfolio/new-portfolio-item

b. Medical grade Saran Wrap has been purchased for the studio and used for clients allergic to Derm Shield Tattoo bandaids. 

Product Brand Name- Saferly Cling Wrap 

Product Link- https://www.painfulpleasures.com/products/saferly-medical-cling-film-wrap?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwpZWzBhC0ARIsACvjWRPT4bWluf4dG4LShC46URCIusFqrZua7F_wku5zEniW9d9doQIL5_AaAoa0EALw_wcB

IX. Exposure Control Plan

a. During an exposure emergency the main thing practiced is to not panic. Immediately wash the contaminated area with anti microbial soap and hot water. Report the incident to your supervisor. Cover abrasion (if any) with a sterile bandage. Seek medical attention immediately. If clothing is involved... If possible, remove articles of clothing and store in a sealed bag to be taken home and be washed and disinfected. Followed by rules above.

X. Emergency Plan for Accidents that Address First Aid

a. Vomiting Emergency- In the case of vomiting; first assess to make sure everyone is safe. Attempt to clear the area of all artists/customers/ observators, and begin the cleaning process. Ensure you are appropriately geared with PPE. Then, soak up any free fluid with absorbent cloths. Followed by scooping up any remaining waste with gloved hands using paper plates, cardboard, or a disposable scoop and disposing it in a proper waste basket. After all physical waste is removed, proceed with sanitation and disinfectant in any contaminated areas plus some extension radius for extra precaution. Your last step would be to mop the entire tattoo area.

XI. Water Interruption Plan 

a. In the case of an interruption of water supply during open hours, stop any and all tattooing procedures until further notice. Contact the appropriate personal such as landlord and/or water company. If shut off is momentarily, put ant and all tattooing procedures on halt until water supply is restored. If a long term shut off is in order and a tattoo procedure is in place, supply all sinks including restroom and artist sink with a 1 gallon jug of distilled water. If a sufficient amount of distilled water isn't available, all tattooing shall remain paused until a sufficient amount of distilled water is available or water supply is returned to on.

XII. Prohibited and Restricted Procedures are not offered

a. I (Brittany Csoke), the owner and sole tattoo artist of the private studio (Golden Matchbook) will not allow or offer any procedures that do not pertain to tattooing. This includes, allowing a non-certified artist to perform body art procedures.

Golden Matchbook - Brittany Csoke