Puppies and kittens can be fuzzy little biohazards, writes Maureen Anderson, DVM. It’s a paradoxical picture. She outlines different roles and responsibilities, sharing what each team member should and should not do to help control the spread of infection when handling diarrhea cases.
Source: Veterinary Team Brief, April 2018, Link.
Veterinary practices should have an infection-control protocol in place to ensure all team members are familiar with the actions required when animals present with diarrhea. Anderson shares control points and actions related to an example case.
INSIGHTS: Attention sales representatives! Study this article and match products from your portfolio to the various roles and processes. Consider facilitating a team discussion during a lunch and learn for your accounts with growing staffs and are seeing an increasing number of pets.
Vet Advantage also offers infection control resources on its website. Link.