Narwal Dental- Linwell Location Infection Control Inspection
- Address
207-282 Linwell Rd
St. Catharines - Services
Dentist
Summary
Dental instruments not packaged for sterilization in a way that the steam can move around and through the items and contact all surfaces. Dental equipment with lumens not being cleaned appropriately.
Diseases resulting from similar errors in infection control may include:
- Blood-borne infections
- 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 April 11, 2022, 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 April 28, 2022.
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 and reprocessing policies and procedures and occupational health and safety policies were incomplete. | Infection control and reprocessing policies that are based on current best practices to be available, reviewed and updated on a routine basis. Occupational health and safety policies to be completed | July 29, 2022 |
| Dental equipment was not disassembled for cleaning and sterilization. | Disassemble dental equipment for cleaning and sterilization. | May 3, 2022 |
| Dental equipment with lumens not being cleaned appropriately. | Dental equipment with lumens to be cleaned appropriately. | May 3, 2022 |
| Dental instruments not packaged for sterilization in a way that the steam can move around and through the items and contact all surfaces. | Dental instruments to be packaged for sterilization in a way that the steam can move around and through the items and contact all surfaces. | May 3, 2022 |
| No process in place for receiving and disseminating medical equipment/device alerts and recalls or contingency plans in the event of a sterilizer failure. | Create a process for receiving and disseminating medical equipment/device alerts and recalls or contingency plans in the event of a sterilizer failure. | May 3, 2022 |
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.
© Niagara Region - 1815 Sir Isaac Brock Way, Thorold, ON, L2V 4T7 - Phone: 905-980-6000, Toll-free: 1-800-263-7215
