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Question 1
What are the three levels of decontamination used in the salon, listed from lowest to highest effectiveness?
Answer: Sanitation, disinfection, and sterilization. Sanitation reduces pathogens, disinfection destroys most pathogens, and sterilization destroys all microbial life.
Question 2
Which level of decontamination is required for multiuse non-porous salon implements between clients?
Answer: Hospital-level disinfection is required for multiuse non-porous implements such as shears and combs between clients.
Question 3
What is sterilization, and is it required for standard cosmetology tools in Texas salons?
Answer: Sterilization is the complete destruction of all microbial life, including spores. It is not required for standard cosmetology tools but is required in medical settings.
Question 4
What is the purpose of sanitation as a decontamination level in a salon?
Answer: Sanitation significantly reduces the number of pathogens on a surface to safe levels but does not eliminate all microorganisms. It is the lowest level of decontamination.
Question 5
What must be done to a implement BEFORE placing it in a disinfectant solution?
Answer: The implement must first be cleaned by washing with soap and water to remove all visible debris and organic matter, because disinfectants cannot work effectively on dirty surfaces.