Public Health Inspectors conduct inspections of all PSS businesses to assess and enforce compliance with Ontario Regulation 136/18 - Personal Service Settings.
The Personal Service Settings Guideline, 2019 provides additional information on infection prevention and control practices and interpreting the requirements in the regulation.
Owners and operators must provide written notification at least 14 days in advance if they are:
- Opening a new business or haven't yet notified the health unit
- Changing business ownership
- Relocating their business
- Renovating their business (beyond basic maintenance)
- Adding new services
“The Health Unit collects personal information in the course of doing business. Personal information about you is collected directly from you or from the person acting on your behalf. Personal health information collected may include, for example, your name, date of birth, address, contact information, health card number, health history, and information you provide during visits or calls to the health unit.”