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Ensuring Safety When Pets Are in the Home
Susan Lombardo1, Kendra Schmitz
1Susan Lombardo, PhD, RN, is a Clinical Associate Professor, School of Nursing, D'Youville College, Buffalo, New York. Kendra Schmitz, MSN, RN, is a Clinical Assistant Professor, School of Nursing, D'Youville College, Buffalo, New York.
Home Healthcare Now
|March 5, 2019
Summary
Home healthcare clinicians face safety risks from pets, including bites and scratches. Pet owners must secure animals during visits to ensure safety for clinicians and patients.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Medicine
- Public Health
- Healthcare Administration
Background:
- Home healthcare is a growing field, increasing clinician-patient interactions in domestic settings.
- The presence of pets in patients' homes presents unique safety challenges for healthcare providers.
- Existing protocols often do not adequately address pet-related safety risks in home healthcare.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify and analyze safety issues faced by home healthcare clinicians due to patient pets.
- To emphasize the responsibility of pet owners in mitigating these risks.
- To propose a framework for ensuring safety during home healthcare visits involving pets.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of animal-related incidents in healthcare settings.
- Analysis of safety threats including animal bites, scratches, and infection transmission.
- Development of a proposed Pet Policy Agreement.
Main Results:
- Home healthcare clinicians are exposed to risks such as animal aggression and zoonotic disease transmission.
- Pet owner compliance in securing animals is crucial for preventing incidents.
- A formal policy agreement can delineate responsibilities and promote safer visits.
Conclusions:
- Addressing pet-related safety concerns is essential for home healthcare providers.
- Clear communication and owner accountability are key to mitigating risks.
- Implementing a Pet Policy Agreement can enhance safety for both clinicians and patients.
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