Infection Control Information – Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit

July 19, 2023

Health units are mandated to inspect premises and follow-up on complaints related to infection prevention and control (IPAC) to assess the risk of transmission of infectious diseases, and to determine the appropriate public health response. Deviations in IPAC practices, called an IPAC lapse, can lead to the transmission of infectious diseases.
In some instances, particularly where there is an elevated risk of blood borne infections, clients at risk due to an IPAC lapse are contacted directly (by letter) by the Health Unit to inform them of the risk and action to take.
- Note: there is risk of infection for any lapse, but we do not send out letters out in all cases – usually only for lapses involving invasive procedures where risk of infection relates to blood-borne diseases.
The Health Unit is required to inform the public of all IPAC lapses by posting them on our website.
If you need more information about potential risk, contact 1-800-660-5853 ext 2222.

Resources about personal services procedures and blood-borne infections

Information about inspection of Personal Service Settings

Health units are required to inspect personal service settings (PSS) such as piercing parlours, tattoo parlours, nail salons, and others.
Always look for an establishment to have a certificate displayed from the Health Unit.
Health Unit inspection reports are publicly available and can be found on the Health Unit’s website in the section entitled INSIGHT.
If you wish to submit a complaint about infection control practices a personal service setting, fill out the forms here: Infection Control Complaint Form – Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit .

Information about Beauty and Body Art Safety

The Health Unit has resources about beauty and body art safety to help you make informed decisions about services.