Hear Right Canada Infection Control Inspection
- Address
595 Carlton Street
St. Catharines - Services
Hearing Clinic
Summary
Expired disinfectant observed on-site. Hand sanitizer not provided for use by staff/public. Hand sanitizer provided is expired.
Diseases resulting from similar errors in infection control may include:
- 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 October 15, 2019, related to infection prevention and control concerns.
An initial onsite investigation was conducted on October 22, 2019.
An investigation report was given to the premise / facility noting corrective measures. Information and education was provided.
Corrected Issues
| Issue | Correction | Date Corrected |
|---|---|---|
| Hand sanitizer not provided for use by staff/public. | Provide hand sanitizer for use by staff/public where required. | Dec. 20, 2019 |
| Hand sanitizer provided is expired. | Provide hand sanitizer that is not expired. | Dec. 20, 2019 |
| Equipment not used as described in the manufacturer's instructions. | Use the equipment as described in the manufacturer’s instructions. | Dec. 20, 2019 |
| Expired disinfectant observed on-site. | Use disinfectant(s) that have not expired. | Dec. 20, 2019 |
| Disinfectant(s) did not contain a Drug Identification Number. | Provide a disinfectant that contains a Drug Identification Number. | Dec. 20, 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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