Infection prevention and control (IPAC) lapses have been investigated in a variety of clinical and personal service settings in Ontario. During investigations, public health units (PHUs) can request IPAC lapse risk assessment support from Public Health Ontario (PHO) to help support decision making related to patient notification and testing for bloodborne infections. This PHO Rounds will summarize trends in IPAC lapse risk assessments that PHO has supported highlighting the settings involved and common deviations from IPAC best practices identified.
Intended Audience:
Public health unit staff working in IPAC, Medical Officers of Health (MOHs)/Associated Medical Officers of Health (AMOHs), regulated health professionals in clinical and personal service settings, public health inspectors.
By the end of this event, participants will be able to:
- Describe settings where IPAC lapses are occurring most frequently.
- Summarize common deviations from IPAC best practice observed during IPAC lapse investigations.
- Identify setting-specific training and capacity building priorities to help strengthen IPAC programs and preventing future lapses in Ontario.