Infection Control in Veterinary Practice : A Practical Guide
ISBN: 9780813819563 | 0813819563
Edition: 1stFormat: Hardcover
Publisher: BLACKWELL PUBLISHING
Pub. Date: 2/1/2013
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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.
| 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 dev... MORE | |
| 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 | |
| Table of Contents provided by Publisher. All Rights Reserved. |
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