Arkansas Proposes New Cosmetology Rules
08/11/2020The Arkansas Department of Health (the Department) is proposing numerous revisions to the “Rules for Cosmetology in Arkansas.” ASCP, AHP, and ANP have summarized the changes below.
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Arkansas Proposes New Massage Therapy Rules
08/11/2020The Arkansas Department of Health (the Department) is proposing numerous revisions to the “Rules for Massage Therapy in Arkansas.” ABMP has summarized the changes below.
New Abuse Reporting Rule in Iowa
07/24/2020On June 2, 2020, the Iowa Board of Massage Therapy adopted a new rule change effective August 19, 2020, that revises the mandatory training requirements for child and dependent adult abuse reporting.
Washington Proposed Massage Therapy Rules and Board Applications
07/14/2020The Washington Board of Massage is accepting applications for a professional member. Applications are due by August 14, 2020.
California COVID-19 Update—County Variance Information
07/14/2020Governor Newsom announced on July 13, 2020, that counties that have remained on the County Monitoring List for three consecutive days must close indoor businesses, which includes those offering personal care services as of July 13, 2020, “unless they can be modified to operate outside or by pick-up.”
California COVID-19 Update—Updated Guidelines Released
07/14/2020The California Department of Public Health issued new guidelines for Personal Care Services on July 2, 2020, for massage therapists, estheticians, cosmetologists, and nail professionals. Here are the major changes in the new guidelines:
New York COVID-19 Update July 8, 2020
07/09/2020An updated Interim Guidance for Personal Care Services During the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency document released July 1, 2020, includes a requirement that employees be tested for COVID-19 every two weeks for regions in Phase 3. This includes sole practitioners.
Board Vacancy on the Oregon Board of Massage Therapists
07/09/2020There is currently one vacancy for a licensed massage therapist on the Oregon Board of Massage Therapists (OBMT). The OBMT has requested ABMP nominate three qualified candidates for their review.
South Dakota Proposed Massage Therapy Rules
07/09/2020The South Dakota Board of Massage Therapy is considering amendments to the massage therapy rules.
Foot Massage Shown to Reduce Pain in Intensive Care Patients
06/29/2020In a randomized, parallel, single-blind controlled trial, researchers examined the effects of foot massage on pain in intensive care unit (ICU) patients.