Initial Report X Final Report X
Initial Report
Premises/facility under investigation:
Feet for Life/Health for Life Wellness
Address
88 Blake Street, Barrie, ON L4M 1J9
Type of premises/facility (e.g.: Clinic, Personal Services Setting):
Clinic
Date SMDHU was notified of IPAC lapse:
2025-11-17
How IPAC lapse information was received
Complaint
Date of initial report posting:
2026-01-16
Date of initial report update(s) (if applicable):
Summary of IPAC lapse:
- Reusable foot care equipment/devices were not appropriately cleaned and sterilized after each use.
IPAC Lapse Investigation
Did the IPAC lapse involve a member of a regulatory college?
Yes
If yes, which regulatory college?
College of Nurses
If yes, was the regulatory college notified?
Yes
Were other stakeholders notified (if applicable)?
No
Corrective measures required to address lapse:
- Footcare equipment must be provided sterile single-use disposable or if reusable, reprocessed by cleaning and sterilization after each use. Sterile items are to be maintained sterile until their point-of-use.
- Autoclave onsite used for sterilization must be monitored and tested for performance.
Date any order(s) or directive(s) were issued:
2025-11-25
Final Report
Date final report was posted:
2026-01-16
Date of final report update(s) (if applicable):
Date all corrective measures were confirmed complete:
2025-12-04
Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit Contact
Name and Title
Heidi Pitfield, Program Manager, Infectious Diseases
E-mail
[email protected]
Phone Number
(705) 721-7520 ext. 7300