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Facility not maintained in a clean manner. Surfaces contaminated with blood and body fluids not immediately cleaned and disinfected.
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 July 16, 2020, related to infection prevention and control concerns.
An initial onsite investigation was conducted on July 17, 2020.
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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Single-use paper towels not available in public washrooms. | Provide single-use paper towels at hand wash sinks. | Sept. 25, 2020 |
Surfaces not in good repair. | All surfaces/furniture are to be in good repair. | Sept. 3, 2020 |
Facility not maintained in a clean manner. | Maintain the facility in a clean manner. | Sept. 3, 2020 |
Public washrooms not maintained in a clean manner. | Maintain public washrooms in a clean manner. | Sept. 3, 2020 |
Environmental surfaces not cleaned and disinfected as often as necessary. | Clean and disinfect environmental surfaces as often as necessary. | Sept. 3, 2020 |
Reusable cleaning equipment not maintained in a clean manner. | Maintain cleaning equipment in a clean manner. | Sept. 3, 2020 |
Surfaces contaminated with blood and body fluids not immediately cleaned and disinfected. | Clean and disinfect surfaces contaminated with blood and body fluids immediately. | Sept. 3, 2020 |
Hand wash sink not supplied with hot and cold safe running water. | Supply hand wash sink with hot and cold safe running water. | July 23, 2020 |
Public washroom not supplied with hot and cold running water | Supply public washroom with hot and cold running water. | July 23, 2020 |
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.