# COMAR Title 10 — Maryland Department of Health

## Subtitle 53 — Board of Nursing — Electrology Practice Committee

### Chapter 08 — Instruments and Procedures

#### Regulation .04 Hand Washing and Use of Gloves.

*COMAR 10.53.08.04*

A. Electrologists shall wash their hands using soap, warm water, and good mechanical action immediately before and after treating each patient.

B. A fresh pair of nonsterile, disposable examination gloves shall be worn during the treatment of each patient and while cleaning instruments.

C. Electrologists shall wash their hands before putting on gloves and immediately after removing gloves.

D. The electrologist shall follow universal/standard precautions.