Another Chatham-Kent business has suffered an infection control lapse, according to Chatham-Kent Public Health.
MicroFleek, located at 584 Queen St. in Chatham, had inadequate equipment disinfection practices, health unit officials said.
These concerns apply to services provided between Dec. 1, 2024 and March 6 of this year.
“In this case, MicroFleek began operating without notifying CK Public Health. The public health regulations require nail salons to notify the health unit prior to opening,” health officials said in an email to The Voice. “Nail salons are inspected prior to opening and at least once a year subsequently.”
Insufficient infection control procedures may increase the risk of transmitting blood-borne infections, such as HIV or Hepatitis, as well as bacterial or fungal infections of the skin or nails.
The investigation began when CK Public Health received a complaint from a community member. A public health inspector attended on March 6.
“The Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) lapse was identified following the complaint inspection that was conducted,” officials said.
During that initial inspection on March 6, CK Public Health learned that the business had been operating since Dec. 1, 2024 and had engaged in inadequate equipment disinfection practices since opening, officials said. It is a result of these observations that led to the issuance of public notification related to this IPAC lapse.
Individuals who received services at MicroFleek during the specified timeframe are advised to contact their health care provider to arrange a clinical assessment. Those without a health care provider should visit a walk‑in clinic for evaluation.
