Infection Control in Veterinary Practice: A Practical Guide

by Levine, Jay F.

• ISBN13: 9780813819563
• ISBN10: 0813819563
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2015-01-30
• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Summary

Although there is a wealth of information about infection control in human hospitals, there is a paucity of information targeted specifically towards veterinary practice. Infection Control in Veterinary Practice: A Practical Guide fills this gap in the veterinary literature. This reference text focused on infection control in veterinary practice is a truly practical presentation of the principles of infection control. The book focuses on assisting veterinary practitioners with the development of an infection control program that protects patients and provides specific guidelines for practice employees. Topics inlude: the difference between infection control and biosecurity, legal issues, hoe to develop an effective infection control plan, questions of zoonoses, cleaning and sanitation, and employee training. Every practice should have a guide for infection control, and this book is that guide.

Table of Contents

Introduction: Infection Control and Biosecurity

Introduction to a practices' responsibilities

Difference between infection control and biosecurity

Legal issues Benefits to practice

Have a plan with specific protocols

Why a plan is needed Components of a plan

Establishing a plan How to approach developing a plan

Checklist for infection control plan development

Pathogen spread within a facility Vaccination: Herd Immunity Animal health

Human health: Zoonoses Pathogen classification

Which pathogens Ranking of pathogens of special concern

A reservoir perspective Cleaning and Sanitation Difference between Cleaning and Sanitation

Why cleaning is important before disinfection

Your crew vs. hiring a crew How often?

What, when, and why Disinfection General concepts

Disinfectants Review of Types of disinfectants by category (e.g. phenols)

Range of efficacy (spectrum) Disadvantages and advantages of each

MSDS sheets Sources of information (list of web resources, list of texts)

Laundry: Towels, Drapes, and Rags In house vs. out-sourced Special concerns

Autoclaving Surgical instruments Treatment room instruments Linens Packs

Disposable vs. reusable Room specific issues Admission area Discharge area

The Surgical Suite The Treatment Room Isolation Break room Cages and Runs

Pharmacy Food preparation Building architectural Traffic patterns Building surfaces Employee

Training What to tell them Have specific protocols

Example training plans Occupational Health Plan

Why have one What to include Example occupational health plan

OSHA guidelines related to Infection Control

Index

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