Dr. B Skin Disorder Clinic Infection Control Inspection
- Address
318 Ontario Street
St. Catharines - Services
Physician
Summary
Expired cleaning/disinfecting products observed on-site. Sharps container filled past the fill line.
Diseases resulting from similar errors in infection control may include:
- Blood-borne 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 March 20, 2020, 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 March 23, 2020.
An investigation report was given to the premise / facility noting corrective measures. Information and education was provided.
Corrected Issues
| Issue | Correction | Date Corrected |
|---|---|---|
| Sharps container filled past the fill line. | Do not fill sharps container past the fill line. | April 2, 2020 |
| Expired cleaning/disinfecting products observed on-site. | Use cleaning/disinfecting products that have not expired. | March 23, 2020 |
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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