Alpha Labs Fonthill Infection Control Inspection

Address
155 Highway 20 West
Pelham
Services
Laboratory/Phlebotomy Service

Summary

Equipment not used as described in the manufacturer's instructions. Environmental surfaces not cleaned and disinfected 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 referral was made by on March 15, 2023, related to infection prevention and control concerns.

An initial onsite investigation was conducted on March 20, 2023.

An investigation report was given to the premise / facility noting corrective measures. Information and education was provided.

Corrected Issues

Issue	Correction	Date Corrected
Furniture/surface is absorbent.	All surfaces/furniture are to be non-absorbent.	March 22, 2023
Hand sanitizer provided is expired.	Provide hand sanitizer that is not expired.	March 22, 2023
Hand sanitizer was not used before/after delivering client services.	Staff must use hand sanitizer before/after delivering client services.	March 22, 2023
Sheets not protected from potential contamination.	Store sheets in a manner that protects them from potential contamination	March 22, 2023
Environmental surfaces not cleaned and disinfected appropriately.	Contact time of disinfectant to be followed.	March 22, 2023
Equipment not used as described in the manufacturer's instructions. ORDER has been issued on March 20, 2023 to ensure compliance.	Use the equipment as described in the manufacturer’s instructions. Order rescinded on March 22, 2023.	March 22, 2023
Equipment used to transport materials not cleaned and disinfected between users.	Clean and disinfect equipment used to transport materials between users.	March 22, 2023
Disinfectant(s) not used according to manufacturer's instructions.	Use disinfectant(s) as described in the manufacturer’s instructions.	March 22, 2023
Records documenting potential client and staff exposure to blood and body fluids not accessible.	Maintain and provide written documentation for blood or body fluid exposure.	March 22, 2023
Personal protective equipment not available.	Provide personal protective equipment.	March 22, 2023
Staff not wearing appropriate personal protective equipment when needed.	Staff must wear appropriate personal protective equipment when needed.	March 22, 2023
Written infection prevention and control policies were not available.	Provide written infection prevention and control policies based on current best practices. Review and update on a regular basis.	March 22, 2023
Education and training not documented for all infection control practices.	Document education and training for all infection control practices.	March 22, 2023

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.