Hands not washed while delivering client services. Multiple use equipment/instrument(s) not cleaned and disinfected after each client.
Diseases resulting from similar errors in infection control may include:
Duty Officer
Public Health Inspector
905-980-6000 ext. 7590, toll free 1-888-505-6074
inspect@niagararegion.ca
A complaint was identified from a member of the public on June 12, 2019, related to infection prevention and control concerns.
An initial onsite investigation was conducted on June 13, 2019.
An investigation report was given to the premise / facility noting corrective measures. Information and education was provided.
Issue | Correction | Date Corrected |
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Approved sharps container(s) not conveniently located where client services provided. | Approved sharps container(s) needs to be accessible where client services provided. | June 13, 2019 |
Hands not washed while delivering client services. | Staff must wash their hands while delivering client services. | June 13, 2019 |
Multiple use equipment/instrument(s) not cleaned and disinfected after each client. | Clean and disinfectall multiple-use equipment/instrument(s) following use on a client/as often as necessary. | June 13, 2019 |
Disinfectant not used according to manufacturer's instructions. | Use disinfectant as described in the manufacturer’s instructions. | June 13, 2019 |
Disinfectant records not documented. | Disinfectant records need to be documented/accessible for a minimum of 2 years. | June 13, 2019 |
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.