Arctic Nail and Hair Salon Infection Control Inspection

Address
5846 Drummond Rd
Niagara Falls
Services
Manicure / Pedicure

Summary

Cleaning and disinfecting area not constructed to prevent contamination. Records documenting potential client and staff exposure to blood and body fluids not documented.

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 May 6, 2024, related to infection prevention and control concerns.

An initial onsite investigation was conducted on May 7, 2024.

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

Corrected Issues

Issue	Correction	Date Corrected
Client name and contact information not recorded prior to receiving service(s).	Record the client name and contact information before providing service(s).	May 15, 2024
Cleaning and disinfecting area not constructed to prevent contamination.	Provide a cleaning and disinfecting area that prevents contamination.	May 7, 2024
Records documenting potential client and staff exposure to blood and body fluids not documented.	Maintain and provide written documentation for blood or body fluid exposure.	May 7, 2024
Policy did not exist for cleaning and disinfecting blood and body fluids on equipment/instrument(s) and surfaces.	Provide a policy for cleaning and disinfecting blood and body fluids on equipment/instrument(s) and surfaces based on current best practices. Review and update on a regular basis.	May 7, 2024

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.

Routine health inspection results for this establishment.