Zoonotic Disease Prevention in Veterinary Personnel

Question 1

in 2005 what two organizations did the survery to ID knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding infection control?

Answer 1

CDC / AVMA

Question 2

**T/F **Most facilities require a sink in the exam room

Answer 2

True

Question 3

T/F: people who recap needles are more likely to sustain a needle stick in the past 2 months?

Answer 3

True

Question 4

What are the compendium objectives?

Answer 4

raise awareness

adress specific concerns on vet profession

practical, science-based guidance

model infection control plan

limit focaus prevention of transmission in practice

Question 5

What are some standard precautions for veterinarians

Answer 5

- hand hygiene (most important) ​​

• hang rubs disinfect immediatly
• Moist whipes followed by alcohol hand rub
  
  • moist whipes alone are not as effective
• wear gloves for everything

**- Facial protection **

**- Avoid resuscitation and obstretrics **

**- Avoid recapping needle **

**- Create written infection program **

• appendix 3 of compendium = model plan
• modifable electronic version NASPHV