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Permanent Cosmetic and Tattoo Professional

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Principles of Infection Control for the Tattoo Industry - Second Edition

This comprehensive book is an essential guide that thoroughly addresses the critical aspects of hygiene and safety within tattoo practices. This book is a must-read for both seasoned tattoo artists and novices, offering clear, comprehensive insights into preventing infection and maintaining high standards of cleanliness.

Authored by a registered nurse, permanent makeup artist, paramedical tattooist, and infection control specialist, this book is your essential tool for mastering safety protocols and preventing infections in your studio.

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Exposure Control Plan | Editable Template

Stop the struggle of writing your Workplace Exposure Control Plan! To assist you in meeting regulatory requirements efficiently, we are providing a generic Exposure Control Plan (ECP) that you may customize to ensure compliance with OSHA’s Bloodborne Pathogens Standard.

✨ Fully editable

✨ Brand it your way

✨ Easy-to-follow prompts guide you to input necessary info.

HOW TO ACCESS THE TEMPLATE

Once you click to access, you will be taken to a Canva page. There, simply press the button labeled "Use Templates" to access your editable Exposure Control Plan. Here you will be able to edit the template, then download and print yourself.

HOW TO EDIT THE TEMPLATE

To complete the Exposure Control Plan (ECP), please:

Respond to the prompts highlighted in red text.

NOTE: For your convenience, we have included sample responses in blue text, which you may use as a reference. Be sure to tailor these examples to accurately reflect your specific procedures and work environment.

Testimonials

"Principles of Infection Control for the Tattoo Industry should be found on the desk of every tattoo shop owner. As a former OSHA outreach trainer and tattoo shop owner, I highly recommend conducting annual safety meetings with artists and employees in your shop using this publication. Employee and customer safety should be paramount for every owner !

TERRY LIVELY - USA

"Shanan's book really changed the way I think about sterilization and how to protect myself in my work. It was full of more information than even my health inspector was giving me. I would highly recommend this book for anyone who is setting up their own PMU clinic"

STEPHANIE WILSON - CANADA

ABOUT THE CREATOR

Shanan Zickefoose, BSN, RN, CPCP, CMM

Shanan began her permanent makeup career in 2006. In 2010, she earned the highest CPCP score. Shortly after, she served on the SPCP Board of Directors from 2011- 2013.

After graduating from an esteemed private university under the College of Business with her Nursing of Science degree, she opened her medical spa in 2015. After a decade working as a technician, she opened her training institute. In 2017, Shanan was asked to begin teaching the SPCP’s program Train the Trainer and she facilitated the program during every convention and conference as well as online Zoom courses. She provided regular updates to this important program for current and upcoming permanent cosmetic trainers. Following the SPCP trainer member guidelines, she provides counsel and advisement throughout the year to those interested in training as well as those who desire modifications to their training. Shanan has represented our industry by presenting at numerous events both nationally and internationally.

She has served as the Executive Director for the SPCP since January 2023. She has a passion for our organization and her goal is to build strong committees to continue to support permanent makeup safety, excellence, and professional standards. She will continue to work to provide opportunities for members to achieve education, certification, and ethical guidelines.