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Licensing committee hears calls to update clean-needle training and strengthen enforcement
Summary
Public commenters and board members urged the California Acupuncture Board Licensing Committee to update the Council of Colleges' Clean Needle Technique guidance, require periodic retraining, and improve enforcement after reports of clinic noncompliance and concerns about outdated materials.
The California Acupuncture Board Licensing Committee on Wednesday considered public calls to update clean-needle technique (CNT) guidance, increase retraining requirements and improve enforcement after several commenters described clinic practices they said left patients at risk.
The discussion, held at a committee meeting in Sunnyvale, followed multiple public comments urging the board to revise the CNT manual and make practical changes such as periodic refresher training and clearer complaint channels. Chair Matecki opened the item, saying updates were timely after decades of practice integration into hospitals and other clinical settings.
Why this matters: The CNT curriculum and associated infection-control practices underpin the safety of acupuncture in clinical and hospital settings. Several commenters said the manual used by schools and course providers is outdated, and enforcement options are limited for…
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