Sterilization concerns over a 15-month period have led to CK Public Health issuing a notice to the public about potential issues at a local clinic.
From Oct. 1, 2024 to the end of January of this year, CK Public Health said its personnel has “identified lapses in the sterilization and reprocessing of medical equipment at the Chatham Skin Clinic On Keil Drive in Chatham.
“Such lapses in infection control processes may be associated with the transmission of blood-borne illnesses, including HIV and Hepatitis,” officials said in the media release. “Patients who received treatment at this clinic may have underwent medical procedures, including skin biopsies as well as the administration of cosmetic treatments.”
For anyone who received procedural treatment at the clinic during the dates in question, public health officials recommend contacting your health-care provider. Doing so can help you understand your personal risk for blood-borne infections, and determine if testing for hepatitis B, hepatitis C, or HIV would be beneficial.
Individuals who do not have a health-care provider are advised to visit a walk-in clinic for assessment.
Dr. Queenette Emem Asuquo, the physician practicing at the Chatham Skin Clinic, is also available to address any questions related to this occurrence.
