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Staff summarized the changes: the regulation would explicitly permit use of an alcohol‑based hand rub when hands are not visibly soiled or contaminated, require the alcohol concentration be at least 60 percent, permit alcohol‑based rubs as an alternative to soap and water when used according to manufacturer instructions, and retain a 20‑second soap‑and‑water requirement when hands are visibly soiled. Staff said the package had been revised to resolve alignment and clarity issues identified by the Department of Consumer Affairs’ regulation unit.

During public comment, some clinicians said they prefer soap and water or were concerned about skin dryness and sensitivity to alcohol; staff and board members emphasized the regulation allows soap and water when appropriate and that gloves and other alternatives remain options in clinical practice. The board approved a motion to submit the draft text to the Department of Consumer Affairs and the Business, Consumer Services and Housing Agency for review, to authorize the executive officer to proceed with non‑substantive edits and to initiate rulemaking if no adverse comments are received.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","California Acupuncture Board Meeting - June 13, 2025 - 2 of 2","oneSentenceSummary","The board voted to rescind previously approved hand‑hygiene text and to initiate rulemaking on new language that adds alcohol‑based hand rub (minimum 60% alcohol) as an option when hands are not visibly soiled and otherwise aligns treatment procedures with CDC and CDPH guidance.","taxTitle","California Acupuncture Board, Other State Agencies, Executive, California","taxId",15958,"location","California","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6191524,"Board directs staff to draft regulation allowing CE credit for attending meetings, using pharmacy model",1943,1148000,3091000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=4697375-ef78268c7403ebe7bfe91e75c2343df5&start=1148&end=3091","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/4697375-ef78268c7403ebe7bfe91e75c2343df5/thumbnail_1148000.jpg","/articles/6191524/California/Board-directs-staff-to-draft-regulation-allowing-CE-credit-for-attending-meetings-using-pharmacy-model","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6191524-2d41614da7a9a6b02c8ffcbdeec0c736/orig.mp4?Expires=1776173957&Signature=UFLlJAaoF3O3Gt-98mIzdrzXu3YbPhYN6RLZWHxdHGnC9E6StyfsdR5LQ8qFyLIcbePYwPcO6tPhodAub8bbpmmOcaeKbY6MlT-TLgBEkpSERR0rp8DL86NgGSISmrY4LlsmzC8XaNH6XU5jMo5f~NanaEjTPhhDctcmrUooG~gjJuiL8FFvS-Lr6mYalbug6oXHAErLiNPiX7zVKrPzCQM~BoIsRp3ImCtjBZprXCPUQdVCuPVeGdqiDj~gPxqKB6QGd2mUq5F8Xc2n-VN9bObURv6W1bL08rISKkOPn5G552P6AUdUrizomHYRUKM4pfDGt~Ub1QpbBJP94BphOw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The California Acupuncture Board voted to direct staff to draft a proposed regulation that would authorize continuing education (CE) credit for licensees who attend board meetings. Board members and public commenters argued the change could increase practitioner engagement and provide practical learning, especially for new graduates.

Staff policy coordinator Christine Brothers summarized how other healing‑arts boards treat CE for meeting attendance: examples included 4–8 hours allowed by several boards, and the Board of Pharmacy’s model (a maximum of six hours per renewal cycle) was singled out as a preferred starting point. Staff noted options used by other boards — hour‑for‑hour credit, a fixed credit per meeting, certificate issuance and in‑person sign‑in procedures — and cautioned about awarding substantive ethics credit without mechanisms to verify learning.

Public commenters included licensees, students and professional associations who supported the proposal and suggested safeguards such as sign‑in/sign‑out, periodic camera checks for remote attendees, post‑meeting surveys and short assessments. The board approved a motion to “direct staff to work to develop a CE regulation regarding attendance at board meetings using the Board of Pharmacy’s regulation as a starting point” and authorized staff to make adjustments as needed. Roll‑call voting recorded unanimous support from present members.","The board voted to direct staff to develop a regulatory package authorizing continuing‑education credit for licensees who attend board meetings, using the Board of Pharmacy’s regulation as a starting point and allowing staff leeway to adapt it.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6191529,"California Acupuncture Board reviews wall‑license and consumer‑notice posting requirements",174,76000,250000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=4697375-ef78268c7403ebe7bfe91e75c2343df5&start=76&end=250","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/4697375-ef78268c7403ebe7bfe91e75c2343df5/thumbnail_76000.jpg","/articles/6191529/California/California-Acupuncture-Board-reviews-walllicense-and-consumernotice-posting-requirements","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6191529-7f373dfd64dedfd142d748933683041c/orig.mp4?Expires=1776173957&Signature=KmEcqkNlEWXFGi-gJ5Z6din5qeV~LJ7MUFWL2KiWiFM6Vnu95JZfPRNO2jU3AmDbH1jKiNPPcbb24MG6V1dZAPniyxUVn7yVbv9cfOcTGf8rXh4wEKZ1oum8GOhl~JtcfQ7s6e5ZYYVItMQgPhlEzMRmtVAODeowjZ1tMpAp4XgYKAAdVRY7sDSHO9SluvWVNNb7pzEV8sAAp~J4m~PDnBLgwvgz5ZaPjvOIs6sM1B0RmrSwo8Q6BJ9EfYcNGTyc4PT5-Kva6c8HewAT~CtukhPDhPC9XcB-JeQYJ6UtwAvs5LntoHpGb3ifnnL8CNveYIjHmk7U7a0zOG9JSdXjaw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The California Acupuncture Board discussed posting requirements that licensees must meet at each place they practice, including the board’s place‑of‑practice or “wall” license and a required “Notice to Consumers.” President Yongping Chen opened the item and Executive Officer Ben Badia summarized the rules and enforcement process.

The wall license is required for any physical location where an acupuncturist practices “regularly or semi‑regularly.” The board described the application as “relatively easy,” with a $50 fee for each location. The board’s consumer‑notice regulation (identified in the meeting as Cal. Code Regs. section 1399.469.3) requires that a printed notice stating “Acupuncturists are licensed and regulated by the California Acupuncture Board” be posted in a conspicuous public location at each practice; the notice must include the board phone number (916‑515‑5200) and the board website (www.acupuncture.ca.gov). The notice, when posted, must be a large readable size (the packet specifies 48‑point type in the example language).

Board staff told members they do not conduct routine inspections solely to verify postings. Enforcement typically occurs if a complaint prompts an investigation; posting violations may be added to the subject licensee’s cited violations and can result in citation and fines or orders to abate. Staff said they usually allow licensees an opportunity to come into compliance before escalating penalties. The board directed staff to make the consumer notice and a compliant PDF available by link in email renewal notifications and highlighted the Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) “DCA Live Search” tool for verifying license status.

Public commenters and several licensees urged adding a photo to wall or wallet licenses so patients and first‑responders can readily verify identity; staff and board members noted budget and logistical constraints but said the board’s website already provides a printable, regulation‑compliant PDF of the consumer notice. No formal regulatory action or vote was taken on this item; the board placed the matter on the record for possible future action.","The board reviewed two posting requirements for licensed acupuncturists — a place‑of‑practice (\"wall\") license and a conspicuously posted \"Notice to Consumers\" — explaining how the requirements are enforced, what must be displayed and where licensees can get compliant materials.","actionData","errors"]

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