Infection Control in Veterinary Practice

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