Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC)

Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) refers to best practices to prevent the spread of germs that can cause diseases and infections. This includes proper cleaning and disinfection of re-usable tools, surfaces and equipment.

Recent IPAC Lapse Reports

Name of EstablishmentAddressType of EstablishmentInvestigation DateIPAC Lapse SummaryFull Report
Tattoos by Cienna211 Park Street Chatham ON N7M 3S1Personal Service Setting – Tattoo shopOctober 19, 2023Please see full reportIPAC LAPSE NOV 2-2023

Disclaimer

This website contains reports on premises where an infection prevention and control lapse was identified through the assessment of a complaint or referral, or through communicable disease surveillance. It does not include reports of premises which were investigated following a complaint or referral where no infection prevention and control lapse was ultimately identified.

These reports are not exhaustive, and do not guarantee that those premises listed and not listed are free of infection prevention and control lapses. Identification of lapses is based on assessment and investigation of a premises at a point-in-time, and these assessments and investigations are triggered when potential infection prevention and control lapses are brought to the attention of the local medical officer of health.

Reports are posted on the website of the board of health in which the premises is located. Reports are posted on a premises-by-premises basis (i.e. will correspond with one site only). Should you wish to view a full investigation report for any posted lapse, please contact CK Public Health.