Description:This manual was developed as a resource for veterinarians and veterinary students involved in animal shelter medicine. The purpose of this handbook is to enhance knowledge about infection control measures in the shelter environment, and to aid veterinary professionals in the development and implementation of infection control protocols.The manual is divided into five chapters:~ Chapter One introduces infection control for both zoonotic and non-zoonotic diseases, explains why it is important for animal shelters, and discusses the basic steps in developing an infection control plan.~ Chapter Two provides detailed information on the principles of infection control.~ Chapter Three reviews important considerations in establishing effective cleaning and disinfection procedures. It also provides an overview of disinfectant characteristics and their efficacy for the pathogens found in animal shelters.~ Chapter Four provides guidance on developing an infection control policy for an individual shelter, including the factors to be addressed establishing and implementing the policy in each shelter. A sample infection control protocol can also be found in Chapter Four.~ Chapter Five contains handouts that can be used as training tools or educational materials for shelter personnel or volunteers. Additional resources containing comprehensive infection control information are also available and mentioned in the chapters as available resources.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Maddie's Infection Control Manual for Animal Shelters. To get started finding Maddie's Infection Control Manual for Animal Shelters, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed. Our library is the biggest of these that have literally hundreds of thousands of different products represented.
Pages
136
Format
PDF, EPUB & Kindle Edition
Publisher
Center for Food Security and Public Health Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine
Release
2008
ISBN
Maddie's Infection Control Manual for Animal Shelters
Description: This manual was developed as a resource for veterinarians and veterinary students involved in animal shelter medicine. The purpose of this handbook is to enhance knowledge about infection control measures in the shelter environment, and to aid veterinary professionals in the development and implementation of infection control protocols.The manual is divided into five chapters:~ Chapter One introduces infection control for both zoonotic and non-zoonotic diseases, explains why it is important for animal shelters, and discusses the basic steps in developing an infection control plan.~ Chapter Two provides detailed information on the principles of infection control.~ Chapter Three reviews important considerations in establishing effective cleaning and disinfection procedures. It also provides an overview of disinfectant characteristics and their efficacy for the pathogens found in animal shelters.~ Chapter Four provides guidance on developing an infection control policy for an individual shelter, including the factors to be addressed establishing and implementing the policy in each shelter. A sample infection control protocol can also be found in Chapter Four.~ Chapter Five contains handouts that can be used as training tools or educational materials for shelter personnel or volunteers. Additional resources containing comprehensive infection control information are also available and mentioned in the chapters as available resources.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Maddie's Infection Control Manual for Animal Shelters. To get started finding Maddie's Infection Control Manual for Animal Shelters, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed. Our library is the biggest of these that have literally hundreds of thousands of different products represented.
Pages
136
Format
PDF, EPUB & Kindle Edition
Publisher
Center for Food Security and Public Health Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine