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Tennessee Code Title 63. Professions of the Healing Arts § 63-6-1008

Current as of January 02, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) All certified individuals under this part shall use only presterilized, disposable needles in their administration of acupuncture treatments. The use of staples in the practice of acupuncture is prohibited.

(b) Health practices shall include:

(1) Hands shall be washed with soap and water or other disinfectant before handling needles and between treatment of different patients;

(2) Skin in the area of penetration shall be thoroughly swabbed with alcohol or other germicidal solution before inserting needles; and

(3) Individuals shall pass a nationally recognized clean needle technique course before being allowed to practice acupuncture and related techniques.

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Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Tennessee Code Title 63. Professions of the Healing Arts § 63-6-1008 - last updated January 02, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/tn/title-63-professions-of-the-healing-arts/tn-code-sect-63-6-1008/

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