Tooth Dental Harmony Infection Control Inspection

Address
9-8685 Lundy’s Lane
Niagara Falls
Services
Dentist

Summary

Dental instruments not disassembled, packages overfilled and not labeled properly for sterilization.

Diseases resulting from similar errors in infection control may include:

Blood-borne infections

Contact

Duty Officer
Public Health Nurse
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 November 14, 2024, 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 November 18, 2024.

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

Corrected Issues

Issue	Correction	Date Corrected
Written policies and procedures are incomplete/not available for the recall of improperly reprocessed equipment.	Written policies and procedures are to be complete/available for the recall of improperly reprocessed equipment.	Nov. 29, 2024
Medical/dental equipment/devices not cleaned appropriately.	Clean medical equipment/devices appropriately.	Nov. 26, 2024
Staff have not received annual training regarding dental water lines, reprocessing and IPAC specific training and recorded.	Staff to receive annual training regarding dental water lines, reprocessing and IPAC specific training and recorded.	Nov. 26, 2024
Manufacturers’ instructions for use are not followed for maintenance of water delivery systems. Waterlines are not purged appropriately at the beginning of the day.	Follow manufacturers’ instructions for use for daily maintenance. Waterlines are to be purged appropriately.	Nov. 26, 2024
Work surfaces not appropriate.	Install appropriate work surfaces.	Nov. 20, 2024
Dental/medical equipment/devices not packaged to appropriately allow steam to contact all surfaces.	Package dental/medical equipment/devices to allow steam to contact all surfaces.	Nov. 20, 2024
Packages undergoing sterilization not labeled appropriately.	Label packages undergoing sterilization appropriately.	Nov. 20, 2024
Medical/dental equipment/devices not disassembled for cleaning and/or sterilization.	Disassemble medical equipment/devices before cleaning/disinfection	Nov. 20, 2024
Processed packages that are contaminated not reprocessed as appropriate or stored to keep from contamination.	Reprocess all contaminated processed packages and store in a manner to keep from contamination.	Nov. 20, 2024
Single-use items are not disposed of following use.	Dispose of single-use items following use.	Nov. 20, 2024
Hand sanitizer and masks not provided at reception and treatment room entrances	Hand sanitizer and masks to be available at appropriate locations throughout the clinic.	Nov. 20, 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.