Asclepius Medical Clinic, Mississauga
Review the details of the Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) Lapse Report.
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
