IRIS Ophthalmology Clinic welcomes you to a pleasant and safe environment, surrounded by qualified staff using the highest infection prevention standards. This pursuit of excellence is part of a process of continuously improving the quality of care, underscored by certification from Accreditation Canada “with Exemplary Standing”.
Experience better vision with complete peace of mind. IRIS Ophthalmology Clinic has rolled out a series of pandemic-specific measures to protect your health and the health of our staff.
Controlling access to the premises
Monitoring symptoms and risk factors through a questionnaire at the entrance to the building and to the clinic for employees and visitors. Individuals with risk factors will be encouraged to postpone their visit and self-isolate based on Public Health Department recommendations.
Non-contact measuring of body temperature at the entrance to the clinic for employees and visitors, with prior consent. Individuals with signs of fever (temperature > 38 °C) will be encouraged to postpone their visit and self-isolate based on Public Health Department recommendations.
Physical distancing measures
Reorganizing the physical space and service hours to limit the likelihood of close contact between visitors while care is provided.
Limiting the number of visitors and time spent on the premises. Remote communication preferred when electronic technology allows. Companions are encouraged to wait outside the clinic.
Signage with reminders of distancing instructions for employees and visitors.
Clear protective panels in customer service areas.
Breath shields on ophthalmic equipment requiring proximity between the professional and patient during care.
Respecting hand washing and respiratory etiquette instructions
Applying hand washing and/or disinfection instructions at the entrance to the clinic and at every stage of the provision of care for employees and visitors.
Signage and hand-washing stations available at all strategic places in the clinic.
Signage with reminders of respiratory etiquette instructions (spread-free coughing or sneezing).
Wearing a mask and personal protective equipment
Wearing a procedure mask while in the clinic, for employees and visitors. Surgical masks are reserved for operating room staff.
Signage with reminders for putting on and wearing a procedure mask safely.
Employees wearing a dedicated work uniform. Clothing replaced and disinfected daily.
Employees wearing safety glasses or a visor when providing close care, when breath shields are not possible.
Keeping premises sanitary
Regular cleaning/disinfecting of surfaces and objects frequently touched by employees and visitors.
Cleaning/disinfecting of ophthalmic devices and equipment between patients.
Spacing of exams and procedures so air in rooms can be changed between patients.
Limiting or removing objects frequently handled in workspaces and waiting room (food, drinks, books/magazines, toys, etc.).
Operating rooms with a ventilation system that meets certified standards
Ventilation system that meets requirements for healthcare facilities and surgical procedures (Canadian Standards Association (CSA), Standard Z317.2), ensuring at least 20 total air changes per hour.
Air ducts with microbial filters (HEPA) in the presence of sterile fields.
Positive laminar airflow, ensuring that air flowing towards the operating field is completely sterile.
