Staff training
Education and training of the veterinary practice team is an integral part to any successful ICPB program. Numerous studies have demonstrated decreases in HAIs after some form of educational or training program was completed.
Education and training of the veterinary practice team is an integral part to any successful ICPB program. Numerous studies have demonstrated decreases in HAIs after some form of educational or training program was completed.
Educating clients on the importance of regular visits to their veterinarian and appropriate preventive measures, such as vaccination, endo- and ectoparasite control, and good overall health of their pets, is the best way to prevent the spread of disease.
Without effective ICPB practices implemented in the primary care and referral settings, the clinician’s efforts at disease prevention and treatment are compromised and, in some cases, nullified. Because many pathogens in the hospital environment have zoonotic potential, barriers to human exposure to animal pathogens in a clinical setting also serve to safeguard public health. Taken together, the consequences of ICPB have profound implications for clinical practice and should be of high priority.
Preventive Healthcare Task Force members list.
These guidelines begin with the recommendation of veterinary examinations performed at least annually, with recommendations for additional SOAP steps.
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Key points to understand regarding the AAHA 2015 Canine and Feline Behavior Management Guidelines.
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