Asclepius Medical Clinic, Mississauga

Initial report

Premise or facility under investigation:
Asclepius Medical Clinic, 16-2555 Erin Centre Blvd, Mississauga ON L5M 5H1

Type of premise or facility:
Medical Clinic

Date board of health became aware of the IPAC lapse:
2022-10-07

Date of initial report:
2022-10-14

Date of initial report posting:
2022-10-14

How the IPAC lapse was identified:
CPSO referral

Summary description of the IPAC lapse

Observed deficiencies in reprocessing of medical equipment, including:

• Use of an autoclave that is not on the active licensing list for Canada.
• Lack of quality monitoring and documentation of reprocessing process (e.g., chemical and biological indicator monitoring).

IPAC lapse investigation

Did the IPAC lapse involve a member of a regulatory college? Yes, CPSO.

Were any corrective measures recommended? Yes.

Details of the corrective measures

Recommended to move to using single-use medical devices only; OR

• Replace autoclave.
• Create policies, procedures relating to reprocessing.
• Conduct formal staff education on reprocessing.
• Demonstrate understanding of proper reprocessing prior to re-instating use of multi-use medical equipment.
• Re-sterilize all multi-use medical equipment.

Initial report comments and contact information

Additional comments: n/a

An on-site investigation was conducted. Immediate actions were provided to premise owner. Information and educational resources were provided for review.

Investigation ongoing.

If you have any further questions, contact:
Maureen Horn, A/Manager Health Services,
Region of Peel 647-283-9739
Email infection control

Final report

Date of final report posting

2023-02-10

State and date of all corrective measures that were confirmed to have been completed

2022-12-19 re-inspection was conducted; the clinic is using single use medical devices only. No further action required.

Final report comments and contact information

If you have any further questions, contact:
Maureen Horn, A/Manager Health Services,
Region of Peel 647-283-9739
Email infection control