Examples of hierarchy of control measures in veterinary hospitals
Click on the control measures below for guidance on disrupting pathogen transmission.4,7, 13–17
Elimination
Measures for All Transmission Routes |
Early identification of infectious cases (e.g., phone triage) to prevent exposures within the main hospital areas |
Additional Measures for Vector-Borne Transmission |
Implement pest management (extermination) for the practice |
Engineering
Measures for All Transmission Routes |
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Additional Measures for Aerosol Transmission |
Isolation room with separate ventilation (negative-pressure ventilation possibly an additional benefit) |
Administrative
Measures for All Transmission Routes |
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Additional Measures for Vector-Borne Transmission |
Remove vectors from infested patients |
PPE
Measures for All Transmission Routes |
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Additional Measures for Aerosol Transmission |
Use gloves, gowns, masks, and eye protection as appropriate for the pathogen |
Additional Measures for Vector-Borne Transmission |
Use gloves when performing vector removal or extermination tasks |