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    The Hamilton Public Health Services conducted an IPAC audit of the Heritage Green Nursing Home and found some areas of non-compliance. PPE carts were not available at the entry to all resident rooms and the break room did not support proper physical distancing. Not all residents in isolation had signs indicating precautions. The automated disinfectant dispensers were also not being used or checked properly. The facility was instructed to address these issues and implement changes to cleaning practices and PPE use and availability to improve infection prevention and control.

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    The Hamilton Public Health Services conducted an IPAC audit of the Heritage Green Nursing Home and found some areas of non-compliance. PPE carts were not available at the entry to all resident rooms and the break room did not support proper physical distancing. Not all residents in isolation had signs indicating precautions. The automated disinfectant dispensers were also not being used or checked properly. The facility was instructed to address these issues and implement changes to cleaning practices and PPE use and availability to improve infection prevention and control.

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    The Hamilton Public Health Services conducted an IPAC audit of the Heritage Green Nursing Home and found some areas of non-compliance. PPE carts were not available at the entry to all resident rooms and the break room did not support proper physical distancing. Not all residents in isolation had signs indicating precautions. The automated disinfectant dispensers were also not being used or checked properly. The facility was instructed to address these issues and implement changes to cleaning practices and PPE use and availability to improve infection prevention and control.

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    Heritage Green Inspection Report - May 26

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    The Hamilton Public Health Services conducted an IPAC audit of the Heritage Green Nursing Home and found some areas of non-compliance. PPE carts were not available at the entry to all resident rooms and the break room did not support proper physical distancing. Not all residents in isolation had signs indicating precautions. The automated disinfectant dispensers were also not being used or checked properly. The facility was instructed to address these issues and implement changes to cleaning practices and PPE use and availability to improve infection prevention and control.

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    Hamilton Public Health Services

    110 King St. W., 2nd Floor


    Hamilton ON L8P 4S6
    Canada
    Phone Number: (905) 546-3570 Fax Number: (905) 546-2787
    COVID-19 IPAC Checklist for LTCH/RH
    Facility Inspected: Inspection #: INS-029-111348
    Heritage Green Nursing Home Inspection Date: 26-May-2021 09:00

    Inspection Type: IPAC Audit for LTCH


    Site Address: 353 Isaac Brock Dr Inspection Reasons: COVID-19: IPAC Checklist for
    Hamilton ON L8J 2J3 Long-Term Care and Retirement
    Canada
    Site Phone Number: (905) 573-7177

    Certified Professionals:
    Opening Comments and Observations:
    IPAC Assessment conducted with the St. Joe's hospital partner JoAnne de Jager and Amanda Weatherston.

    NO = Not in Compliance CDI = Corrected During Inspection

    Long Term Care Facility


    1.2 Screeners
    1. Eye protection is stored appropriately at end of shift Yes

    Eye protection station at the entrance- tables moved at the time of visit to allow for more space for staff at beginning
    and end of shift to be able to clean and sanitize the eye protection.
    4.0 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
    2. PPE carts are available at entry to resident rooms No

    Operator to ensure that eye protection are available in the PPEs cart for the residents in isolation.
    - Carts contain masks, gloves, gowns, eye protection
    7.0 Physical Distancing & Common Areas
    3. Break room/space supports physical distancing No

    Operator to ensure that all break rooms support physical distancing.


    Observed break room where chairs at the table were close togheter.
    - Tables/chairs spaced 2 meters apart etc.
    9.0 Management of COVID-19 Cases
    4. Signage on resident’s door is indicating droplet and contact precautions Yes

    Operator to post signs for PPEs donning and doffing for all residents that are in isolation.
    Not all residents that are in isolation had the donning and doffing sign on the door.
    12.0 Environmental Cleaning
    5. There are cleaning lists to guide cleaning staff and cleaning is documented Yes

    Operator to ensure that the cleaning frequency is increased for the punching in machine.
    Operator also to provide cleaning wipes at that location.
    6. Automated disinfectant dispensers are used No
    Follow up by: 26-May-2021 12:00:00 AM
    Operator to use test strips to ensure that the correct concentration for the disinfectant is dispensed.
    Operator to have log when the automated dispenser is checked.
    - There is a process to check for correct dilution: have test strips
    - Automated dispenser is checked as per manufacturer’s instructions for use (e.g. how often)

    Actions Taken
    Actions Taken:
    INS-029-111348 Page 1 of 2
    Heritage Green Nursing Home [INS-029-111348] COVID-19 IPAC Checklist for LTCH/RH
    Facility Contact:
    Facility Address: 353 Isaac Brock Dr, Hamilton ON L8J 2J3, Canada
    Actions Taken:
    - General recommendations requiring implementation or
    changes to current practices – checked on next inspection
    or IPAC review

    I have read and understood this report: Inspector:

    Alleta Agpalo Ioana Lupascu, C.P.H.I. (C), Public Health Inspector

    INS-029-111348 Page 2 of 2

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