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Barrier film,we just can’t live without it!…
This encompasses all procedures with its great usages for just about everything and helps prevent the spread and transmission of disease, not to mention making cleaning a snap! As an added bonus, using barrier film makes you also appear very professional and sends the message when clients see it that you are cautious and care about the spread of diseases. If used in conjunction with a hospital grade disinfectant, (DISCIDE) you are taking the winning steps to the war on cross contamination! Clean… Cover… Re-clean…
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nd re-cover those areas after each use, not at the end of the day, but after each client’s procedure!
Barrier film can take form in many ways, strips of blue or clear film that is sticky on one side, plastic wrap, disposable tube sleeves, plastic bags, plastic protective caps, trash bags and small baggies. Some of these barrier products are found in professional supply companies, while others can be found at your local grocery store. These items are to be disposed of after each use for peace of mind and never re-cleaned or re-used, as this could spread disease. To save money, we purchase our cling film from Sams Club and it lasts about 8 months. 
Suggested use for tattooing would be machine covers, hand pieces, light handles, mirrors, all bottles on tray, trays, tables, chairs and client hair caps to help keep the procedure area free and clean. This is to name of few! The center for disease control (CDC) states that all surfaces that may have come in contact with BLOODBORNE PATHOGENS or OPIM’S, must be disinfected after each exposure. Just because you just wrapped it up, doesn’t mean you do not have to clean up properly with a hospital grade disinfectant. You must use all precautions in marrying the use of disinfectants that are appropriate for the permanent makeup and tattooing industry, while meeting OSHA guidelines and barrier film together. These extra steps insure the optimization of protection for yourself and clients, not an area ever to be weak in!
Always follow all OSHA, CDC, State, County and City laws on cross contamination.
BY: Pamela CCPC, CPDA and Susan Church CCPC, CPDA
