An Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) lapse is a departure from infection prevention and control standards that could result in infectious disease transmission through exposure to blood or bodily fluids. Complaints of an IPAC lapse are disclosed publicly on the KFL&A Public Health website for two years in line with the Infection Prevention and Control Complaint Protocol and the Infection Prevention and Control Complaint Disclosure Protocol.
IPAC lapses can occur at personal service settings (e.g., nail salons, tattoo, or piercing studios) and settings not routinely inspected by public health including regulated health professional settings (e.g., physicians, dentists, or physiotherapists).
If an IPAC lapse is identified, KFL&A Public Health works with the facility to mitigate any hazards to the public and prevent further problems from arising. If the outcome of an investigation indicates a direct health risk to patients, KFL&A Public Health has a process to notify the potentially affected patients, to inform them of the risks, and to provide advice around any necessary medical follow-up.
For more information on these infection prevention and control lapses, or to view a full investigation report for any posted IPAC lapse, please call 613-549-1232 or email KFL&A Public Health.