CLEANING AND DISINFECTION PROTOCOLS Different parts of the clinic will require varying levels of cleaning and disinfection You should have a universal protocol based on the type of surface, regardless of where it is in the building, which makes it much easier for compliance and ease of training and you should have more specific protocols for the isolation ward and infectious disease exam room. In general, human work areas that do not get much animal traffic, like reception, computer workstations, pharmacy and hallways, should be thoroughly cleaned, but it is not usually necessary to disinfect every surface daily. Areas where sick or potentially sick animals are examined or treated require more stringent disinfection (even more stringent when parvo or other infectious cases come through), and surgical suites require the strictest protocol. Reference: www.veterinarypracticenews.com PROTOCOLS FOR YOUR CLINIC GUIDELINES FOR REDUCING PATHOGENS INFECTION CONTROL AND BIOSECURITY IN VETERINARY PRACTICES IN VETERINARY PRACTICE Disinfectant selection, cleaning protocols, and hand hygiene Read about the guidelines for reducing pathogens in veterinary practices. You do not need to be an award-winning chemist or microbiologist to be good at infections control in a veterinary setting. Reference: www.amazonaws.com i 5 DISINFECTION MYTHS Reference: www.aaha.org i 7 STEPS TO INFECTION CONTROL www.kruuse.com
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