Multiple use equipment/instrument(s) not cleaned and sterilized as required. Records documenting potential client and staff exposure to blood and body fluids not documented.
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 August 19, 2019, related to infection prevention and control concerns.
An initial onsite investigation was conducted on August 20, 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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Client records not documented. | Document and make accessible the name and contact information of both the person receiving and providing the service, the part of the body involved, that an explanation of the service and its risks provided, the date of the service and applicable information for sterile equipment/instrument(s) in use. | Sept. 13, 2019 |
Multiple use equipment/instrument(s) not cleaned and sterilized as often as necessary. | Clean and sterilize all multiple-use equipment/instrument(s) as required. | Aug. 23, 2019 |
Records documenting potential client and staff exposure to blood and body fluids not documented. | Maintain and provide written documentation for blood or body fluid exposure. | Aug. 23, 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.
Routine health inspection results for this establishment.