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Dixie Houghton - Lacalta Lodge

9118 Beaverhill Road Lac La Biche AB T0A 2C0 · Personal Services

4 inspections

  1. Monitoring Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 20. Is reusable equipment disinfected properly?
      • Wipes were not available to disinfect surfaces (eg chairs and capes) after contact.Oxivir TB wipes were provided by the facility.Ensure surfaces and capes are disinfected after each client contact. This can be done with a disinfectant spray or wipe. Ensure contact time is followed.Oxivir TB - 1 minute contact time.Lysol - read instructions; typically 4-10 minutes.
  2. Monitoring Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 20. Is reusable equipment disinfected properly?
      • 1. There were floaties present in the barbicide.Ensure items such as combs and brushes are thoroughly cleaned to remove hair, grease or dirt before placing into barbicide.2. Operator stated that the barbicide was being used for the first time, but it was prepared several days prior to service. Barbicide must be used within 24 hours of preparation, then discarded as per manufacturer directions.Discard barbicide after the service day is completed. Clean the barbicide container and allow to air dry. Mix a new solution of barbicide at the start of the next service day.
    • 31. Are sinks accessible and used appropriately for the personal services provided?
      • The paper towel dispenser was empty. Lacalta Lodge is responsible for stocking paper towel.Ensure the paper towel is stocked prior to beginning services.
  3. Risk Management Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 20. Is reusable equipment disinfected properly?
      • 1. Items are placed into barbicide without first cleaning them. There was a buildup of hair observed in the barbicide.Ensure items such as combs and brushes are thoroughly cleaned to remove hair, grease or dirt before placing into barbicide.2. Operator stated that barbicide is not changed daily. Barbicide must be changed daily or more often if it becomes soiled. It is recommended to discard barbicide at the end of each shift.3. Clippers are not being disinfected.After cleaning, clippers must be disinfected with a low or intermediate level disinfectant. Disinfectants must have a Drug Identification Number (DIN) on the label and the contact time specified by the manufacturer must be followed.4. The chairs are not being disinfected between clients.Ensure chairs clients contact are disinfected between each client with at least a low level disinfectant. Low level disinfectants have a DIN number and a "disinfectant" claim on the label.
  4. Monitoring Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 08. Is hand hygiene performed by the personal services worker when required, in a proper manner and are provisions available to perform hand hygiene?
      • 1. Paper towel was not present in the dispenser on the wall.Ensure paper towel in a dispenser is available at all times while services are being offered.2. The stainless steel sink was full of towels used for hair coloring. This sink needs to be available for handwashing purposes while services are being offered. Store the towels in a bin.
    • 20. Is reusable equipment disinfected properly?
      • 1. Items are placed into barbicide without first cleaning them. There was a buildup of hair observed in the barbicide.Ensure items such as combs and brushes are thoroughly cleaned to remove hair, grease or dirt before placing into barbicide.2. Operator stated that barbicide is changed every 3-4 weeks. Barbicide must be changed daily or more often if it becomes soiled. It is recommended to discard barbicide at the end of each shift.3. Clippers are not being disinfected.After cleaning, clippers must be disinfected with a low or intermediate level disinfectant. Disinfectants must have a Drug Identification Number (DIN) on the label and the contact time specified by the manufacturer must be followed.