2018 AAHA Infection Control, Prevention, and Biosecurity Guidelines
Jason W Stull1, Erin Bjorvik1, Joshua Bub1
1From the Department of Veterinary Preventive Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, and Department of Health Management, Atlantic Veterinary College, the University of Prince Edward Island, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada (J.W.S.); Veterinary Specialty Center, Buffalo Grove, Illinois (E.B.); Mesa Veterinary Hospital, Golden, Colorado (J.B.); Center for Food Security and Public Health, College of Veterinary Medicine, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa (G.D.); Department of Epidemiology and Center for Emerging Infectious Diseases, College of Public Health, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa (C.P.); and Oradell Animal Hospital, Paramus, New Jersey (H.L.T.).
Implementing robust infection control, prevention, and biosecurity (ICPB) protocols is crucial for veterinary practices. These guidelines offer practical steps to enhance ICPB, safeguarding patients, clients, and staff from pathogen exposure.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Medicine
- Infection Control
- Biosecurity
Background:
- Breaches in infection control, prevention, and biosecurity (ICPB) can severely impact veterinary patients, clients, staff, and hospital reputation.
- Effective ICPB is essential to prevent pathogen transmission within veterinary settings.
Framework:
- The AAHA ICPB Guidelines Task Force recommends enhancing ICPB by limiting pathogen exposure and implementing surveillance.
- Guidelines focus on practical, step-by-step instructions for upgrading hospital ICPB efforts.
Implementation:
- Key recommendations include appointing an infection control practitioner, developing evidence-based standard operating procedures (SOPs), and assessing facility ICPB strengths.
- Essential components also involve staff education, client education materials, surveillance programs, and compliance evaluation.
Implications:
- Consistent implementation of ICPB protocols strengthens client loyalty and enhances staff pride, forming the foundation of successful veterinary practice.
- Even practices with minimal ICPB protocols can benefit from adopting incremental improvements.
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