Safety Inspections

Not in Compliance

Critical

Sharps are disposed of in an approved sharps container.

• Dispose of sharps into an approved sharps container immediately after use.
• Seal and replace sharps container when the contents reach the marked fill line, or the container is three-quarters (3/4) full.
• Dispose of sharps container in accordance with the requirements of the Environmental Protection Act, its regulations, and any other applicable law of Ontario.
• Failure to comply may result in legal action.

Corrected During Inspection

Non-critical

All equipment is clean and in good repair.

• Store equipment in a manner that protects the equipment from contamination.

Corrected During Inspection

Non-critical

All products used for a service are stored and dispensed in a manner that prevents contamination.

• Dispense product into smaller containers for individual client use and discard unused product after each client.

Corrected During Inspection

Critical

All single-use equipment is discarded immediately after use.

• Discard single-use equipment immediately after use.
• Equipment or instruments that cannot withstand cleaning or disinfection must be discarded immediately after use. These products may or may not be identified by the manufacturer with a single-use symbol on product packaging.
• Single-use equipment is not permitted to be stored at the setting for future use on the same client. Equipment that is brought in by the client is not permitted for use.
• Failure to comply may result in legal action.

Corrected During Inspection

Critical

All reusable equipment is cleaned and disinfected or sterilized as often as necessary to prevent disease transmission.

• Clean and disinfect equipment between each client.
• Use an intermediate-level disinfectant on non-critical equipment that may come into contact with non-intact skin, but does not include mucous membranes.
• Use a high-level disinfectant on semi-critical equipment that comes into contact with mucous membranes or non-intact skin but does not penetrate the skin.

Corrected During Inspection

Critical

Disinfectants are approved and used appropriately.

• Discard all expired disinfectants. Follow manufacturer's instructions for safe disposal.
• Failure to comply may result in legal action.

Not in Compliance

Critical

Every operator shall keep records as required.

Corrected During Inspection

Non-critical

Single use equipment is discarded immediately after use.

Corrected During Inspection

Non-critical

Operator provided written notice of reconstruction or renovation.

Corrected During Inspection

Non-critical

Single use equipment is discarded immediately after use.