Dr. T. Bak Dentistry Professional Corporation Infection Control Inspection
- Address
131 Hartzel Road
St. Catharines - Services
Dentist
Summary
Dental instruments were not packaged and stored appropriately.
Diseases resulting from similar errors in infection control may include:
- Blood-borne infections
- Respiratory infections
- Skin / soft tissue infections
Contact
Public Health Nurse
Public Health Nurse
905-980-6000 ext. 7330, toll free 1-888-505-6074
id@niagararegion.ca
Findings and Corrective Measures
A complaint was identified from a member of the public on July 23, 2019, related to infection prevention and control concerns.
This infection prevention and control lapse involved a member of the regulatory college.
Orally corrective measures were discussed at the time of inspection.
An initial onsite investigation was conducted on July 26, 2019.
An investigation report was given to the premise / facility noting corrective measures. Information and education was provided.
Corrected Issues
| Issue | Correction | Date Corrected |
|---|---|---|
| Written infection control policies and procedures incomplete. | Infection control policies to be based on current best practices and reviewed and updated on a regular basis. | Sept. 6, 2019 |
| Staff do not receive regular education and auditing related to reprocessing. | Staff to receive regular education and auditing related to reprocessing. | Sept. 6, 2019 |
| Medication instructions for use not followed. | Follow medication instructions for use. | Aug. 9, 2019 |
| Instrument cleaning brush is not sterilized or disposed of at the end of the day. | Instrument cleaning brush must be sterilized or disposed of at the end of each day or as often as necessary. | Aug. 1, 2019 |
| Instrument pouches are overloaded for sterilization. | Follow pouches manufacturer’s instructions regarding the number of instruments that may be accommodated. | Aug. 1, 2019 |
| A Class 5 chemical integrator is not placed in every instrument package to be sterilized. | Place a Class 5 Integrator appropriately in each instrument package to be sterilized. | Aug. 1, 2019 |
| Records are incomplete for sterilizer loads. | Records must be kept to document that all sterilization parameters have been met for every load. | Aug. 1, 2019 |
| Sterilized instrument packages are compromised by discolouration from dampness. | Instrument packages must be visually inspected after sterilization for discolouration from dampness. | Aug. 1, 2019 |
| Instruments were not stored sterile until point of use. | Sterility of instruments must be maintained until point of use. | Aug. 1, 2019 |
| Furniture not cleanable in the reception area. | Furniture to be made of a cleanable material. | Aug. 1, 2019 |
| Clean medical supplies stored under sinks. | Clean medical supplies not to be stored under sinks. | Aug. 1, 2019 |
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.
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