Peace Medical Clinic Infection Control Inspection

Address
6 Clairmont Street
Thorold
Services
Physician

Summary

Concerns that require attention include expired cleaning and disinfectant products, lack of infection prevention policies, and improper labeling and disposal of multidose vials.

Diseases resulting from similar errors in infection control may include:

Stomach and intestinal infections
Skin / soft tissue infections

Contact

Public Health Nurse
Public Health Nurse
905-980-6000 ext. 7453, toll free 1-888-505-6074
id@niagararegion.ca

Findings and Corrective Measures

A complaint was identified from a member of the public on July 3, 2024, related to infection prevention and control concerns.

An initial onsite investigation was conducted on July 4, 2024.

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

Corrected Issues

Issue	Correction	Date Corrected
Surfaces/furnishings/equipment/finishes not smooth and cleanable.	Surfaces/furnishings/equipment/finishes to be smooth and cleanable.	July 18, 2024
Routine cleaning and disinfection of his touch surfaces not perfomed daily.	Perform routine cleaning and disinfection of high touch surfaces daily.	July 18, 2024
Surfaces/items that come into direct contact with client's blood or body fluids not cleaned and disinfected between clients.	Surfaces/items that come into direct contact with client's blood or body fluids to be cleaned and disinfected between use.	July 18, 2024
Treatment areas not cleaned and disinfected between clients.	Clean and disinfect treatment areas between clients.	July 18, 2024
Clean medical supplies are observed to be found under the sink.	Clean medical supplies are to be stored away from sink.	July 18, 2024
Multidose vial are not labelled and discarded according to the MIFU.	Label and discard multidose vial according to the MIFU.	July 18, 2024
Regular infection prevention and control education and training sessions are not given or recorded.	Staff to receive and record education related to infection, prevention and control.	July 18, 2024
Appropriate signage was not found at the clinic entrance/reception desk.	Appropriate signage is to be located at the clinic entrance/reception desk.	July 12, 2024
Hand Sanitizer not available and within expiry.	Hand sanitizer is to be available and within expiry.	July 12, 2024
Chemical products used/stored on site and not within expiry dates.	Chemical products on site are within expiry dates.	July 12, 2024
No hand sanitizer (within expiry) liquid soap and water available and accessible.	Non expired hand sanitizer/liquid soap and water to be available and accessible.	July 12, 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.