Helen Nails & Spa Infection Control Inspection
- Address
111 Fourth Avenue, St. Catharines, ON L2S 3P5
St. Catharines - Services
Manicure / Pedicure
Summary
Multiple use equipment/ instrument(s) are cleaned and disinfected/sterilized after each client and as often as necessary to maintain in a sanitary manner. Disinfectants are used as per manufacturer’s instructions.
Diseases resulting from similar errors in infection control may include:
- Blood-borne infections
- Skin / soft tissue infections
Contact
Duty Officer
Public Health Inspector
905-980-6000 ext. 7590, toll free 1-888-505-6074
inspect@niagararegion.ca
Findings and Corrective Measures
A complaint was identified from a member of the public on February 7, 2023, related to infection prevention and control concerns.
An initial onsite investigation was conducted on February 8, 2023.
An investigation report was given to the premise / facility noting corrective measures. Information and education was provided.
Corrected Issues
| Issue | Correction | Date Corrected |
|---|---|---|
| Appropriate storage for equipment/ instrument(s) not provided. | Provide appropriate storage for equipment/instrument(s). | Feb. 15, 2023 |
| Multiple use equipment/ instrument(s) not cleaned and disinfected after each client. | Clean and disinfect all multiple-use equipment/ instrument(s) following use on a client. | Feb. 15, 2023 |
| Disinfectant(s) not used according to manufacturer's instructions. | Use disinfectant(s) as described in the manufacturer’s instructions. | Feb. 15, 2023 |
| Facility did not discard single-use equipment/instrument(s) immediately following each client use. | Discard single-use equipment/ instrument(s) immediately following each client use. | Feb. 8, 2023 |
Health Risks and Inspections
In the event that a direct health risk is identified for clients who visited this establishment, Niagara Region Public Health will contact those at risk with advice around any medical follow-up.
For general updates regarding this investigation, continue to monitor this website.
Routine health inspection results for this establishment.
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