Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) Lapse Investigations
An IPAC lapse occurs when there is deviation from IPAC best practices resulting in possible disease transmission to patients, clients or staff through exposure to blood, body fluids, secretions, excretions, mucous membranes, non-intact skin or soiled items.
The Middlesex-London Health Unit is responsible for investigating potential lapses and these investigations may be initiated by complaints, referrals, or infectious disease investigations.
To file a IPAC lapse complaint about a regulated health care professional or health care setting, please call 519-663-5317 or email IDC@mlhu.on.ca.
IPAC Lapse Disclosure Reports:
Highbury Medical Clinic IPAC Lapse Investigation Status Update: The investigation into the infection prevention and control (IPAC) lapse at Highbury Medical Clinic has been completed. The Infectious Disease Control Team (IDC) has notified affected patients about their potential exposure to blood and/or body fluids and advised them to consult their healthcare provider for assessment. For more information please refer to the report linked below.
- May 31, 2024 - Highbury Medical Clinic (PDF)
- November 24, 2023 - Dr. George Rice (PDF)
- November 17, 2023 - Albert Street Dental Office (PDF)
- May 15, 2019 - Bayshore Home Health (PDF)
- August 9, 2018 - ParaMed Flex Clinics (PDF)
- January 5, 2018 - Cali Nails (PDF)
- January 5, 2018 - Cali Nails (PDF)
- August 30, 2016 - 8-796 Shelborne Street, London, ON (PDF)
- March 30, 2016 - Boston’s Tattoos (PDF)
The disclosure 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-of-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.
Last modified on: October 8, 2024