Title: Infection Control in Small Animal Clinical Practice
Editors: Fergus Allerton and Kelly L. Bowlt Blacklock
Publisher: CRC Press / Taylor & Francis
Publication Year: 2023
ISBN-13: 978-1-138-62680-5
Infection Control in Small Animal Clinical Practice delivers a comprehensive, practical guide to establishing robust hygiene protocols and preventing hospital-acquired infections in veterinary clinics. Edited by veterinary specialists Fergus Allerton and Kelly L. Bowlt Blacklock, this text bridges microbiology with daily clinical workflows to combat antimicrobial resistance and protect both patients and staff. It serves as an essential, indispensable resource for practicing veterinarians, veterinary nurses, practice managers, and clinical staff.
Key Topics Covered:
- Hospital Hygiene & Sanitation: Best practices for facility design, environmental cleaning, disinfection protocols, and sterilization of surgical equipment.
- Antimicrobial Stewardship: Rational prescribing habits, surveillance of resistance patterns, and strategies to combat multidrug-resistant pathogens.
- Infectious Disease Surveillance: Identification, isolation procedures, and containment strategies for managing outbreaks of contagious diseases within clinics.
- Staff Safety & Zoonosis Prevention: Protocols for minimizing occupational exposure, safe handling of biological waste, and maintaining personal protective equipment standards.
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