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VOP Chapter 2
Things to know!
Term | Definition |
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Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) | provides job safety and health protection for workers by promoting safe and healthy working conditions |
Zoonotic | disease is one that can be transmitted directly from animals to humans |
Zoonotic common transmission | inhalation,direct contact, exposure to urine, and fecal material, contaminated food/water bowls, handling dead or diseased animals and their body fluids and tissues |
Every one is... | responsable to help keep the practice clean on a constant and consistent basis |
"clean as you go" | putting things back where you found them when you are finished using things, cleaning an area after you finished with it |
Footbath | a small shallow tub which contains a disinfectant and helps to prevent possible transmission of disease from the outside area t inside the hospital |
Giardia | microscopic parasite which is transmitted in feces and though contaminated grass |
Giardia in humans | zoonotic and causes severe stomach pains and explosive, bloody diarrhea in humans |
Toxoplasmosis | a microscopic parasite |
Pregnant woman | should not clean litter boxes because of the zoonotic potential of TOXOPLASMOSIS, it can cause birth defects |
Radiology | X-rays, you will be provided with a lead apron, gloves, and a throat shield to further prevent exposure |
Dosimitry badges | measure an individuals exposure to radiation |
What is critical that clients are not allowed to do? | handle or restrain their animals while the animal are under the care of the veterinary practice. |
Sharps container | containers that you put used needles or scalpel blades in (hazardous waste) , the containers are made with heavy plastic with on way lids |
Pathogens | any disease causing organism, one animal to another |
Material safety data sheets (MSDS) | published notebook by the owners of the practice 1. evacuation plans 2. locations of gas and water valves 3. locations of the fire extinguishers 4. emergency telephone numbers (police, fire department, service for heating and air) |