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<p>When pets suspected of being infectious are brought to your clinic, it’s important not only to have an isolation area for them to protect other patients but also to make that isolation area and interactions taking place in it comfortable for the patient. The following isolation protocol will keep patients and people safe and help infectious or potentially infectious patients to remain calm. It includes using disinfectants that are not aversive to patients, using cleaning techniques that help the patient remain comfortable, and adjusting body movements to avoid scaring patients. Species-specific pheromones and calming music composed for animals can also help to enhance their stay. The goal is to create an isolation experience that incorporates considerate approach to minimize fear, anxiety, and stress (FAS).</p>



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<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="when-a-patient-suspected-of-being-infectious-is-brought-to-the-clinic">When a patient suspected of being infectious is brought to the clinic</h4>



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<li>Ideally, your clinic will have a&nbsp;<strong>separate entrance&nbsp;</strong>where potentially infectious patients can enter without encountering other animals. If not, ask pet parents to wait in the car with the pet until they can be taken directly to the isolation area.</li>



<li>Put on&nbsp;<strong>appropriate PPE (gown, gloves, mask, etc.)</strong>&nbsp;before making contact with the patient. The extent of PPE required will depend on the mode of transmission of the potential pathogen. Remember that people wearing PPE can look scary to patients. Try to reduce their fear by approaching slowly and not looming over them. If possible, kneel to greet them.</li>



<li>Using the isolation entrance, carry the patient to the isolation area or&nbsp;<strong>transport the patient on a gurney with a non slip surface and a disposable cover</strong>.</li>



<li>After the pet has been placed in the isolation area,&nbsp;<strong>clean and disinfect all surfaces that have come into contact with the patient</strong>, using Rescue Wipes, Ready-to-Use Liquid, or Concentrate*. While the patient remains in the isolation area, spot clean as needed so that some familiar scents remain rather than cleaning the entire area and completely removing comforting odors.</li>



<li>*If the presence of a certain pathogen has been confirmed,&nbsp;<strong>follow the&nbsp;<a href="https://learnaboutrescue.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">appropriate use directions</a></strong>&nbsp;on the Rescue product label. If the pathogen is unknown, use a dilution ratio of 1:16 (8 oz. per gallon).</li>
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<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="caring-for-patients-in-isolation-areas">Caring for patients in isolation areas</h4>



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<li><strong>Before entering isolation area, remove outerwear</strong>—such as your lab coat as well as any equipment or accessories (e.g., stethoscope, scissors, thermometer, watch, cell phone)—and leave outside the isolation room.</li>



<li><strong>Do not bring treatment sheets, pens, or electronic devices like laptops, cell phones, or tablets</strong>&nbsp;into the isolation room.</li>



<li><strong>Gather necessary supplies and medications before putting on PPE.</strong>&nbsp;Ideally, patients who require isolation precautions will have dedicated equipment.</li>



<li><strong>Wash hands and then put on booties, gown, and gloves before entering isolation room</strong>. Avoid using instant hand sanitizer, which has a strong, lingering odor that most animals find unpleasant.</li>



<li>Attend to the patient in isolation as needed.&nbsp;<strong>Approach gradually, turning to the side or bending down to greet them so you seem less threatening.&nbsp;</strong>If the patient is able, wait and let them approach you to sniff. Speak in calm, soothing tones and minimize sudden, loud, or startling noises. Exam tables should have non slip surfaces that can be easily disinfected or removed for cleaning. For cats and puppies, visual blocks or hiding spots can increase their comfort level.</li>



<li>Using Rescue Wipes,&nbsp;<strong>clean and disinfect any equipment used while caring for the patient.</strong></li>



<li><strong>Before leaving isolation room, remove PPE.</strong>&nbsp;Place used disposable PPE in trash container lined with biohazard bag in isolation room. DO NOT SAVE DISPOSABLE PPE FOR REUSE. Take off booties last while stepping out of the isolation room and avoid touching outer surface of booties. Avoid contact with external portions of door when exiting isolation room.</li>



<li><strong>Clean and disinfect non-disposable PPE</strong>&nbsp;(e.g., eye protection) using Rescue Wipes or Ready-to-Use Liquid.</li>



<li><strong>Wash hands with soap and water.</strong>&nbsp;Then, using Rescue Wipes, disinfect any surface that may have accidentally been contaminated when exiting the room, such as doorknobs. Make any needed chart entries. Wash hands again before leaving the room as needed.</li>
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<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="cleaning-and-disinfecting-isolation-area">Cleaning and disinfecting isolation area</h4>



<p>After each patient is discharged, take the following steps to clean and disinfect the area using Rescue Concentrate<em>:</em></p>



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<li><strong>Remove all items prior to cleaning and disinfection.&nbsp;</strong>Pre-clean visible soil from surfaces.</li>



<li><strong>Apply Rescue Concentrate evenly to all patient contact surfaces</strong>&nbsp;and allow to remain wet for the required contact time.</li>
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<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="the-ideal-disinfectant-for-isolation-areas">The ideal disinfectant for isolation areas</h4>



<p>Although often necessary, being placed in isolation units can be stressful for animals. The disinfectant used should be effective against potential pathogens without adding to the fear and anxiety associated with the isolation experience. The ideal disinfectant for use in these areas should meet the following criteria:</p>



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<li>Effective against a broad spectrum of pathogens, including hard-to-kill viruses (e.g., canine parvovirus) and fungi like ringworm. This will give you confidence that the disinfectant will be effective against unknown pathogens that may be brought into your facility. Many commonly used disinfectants, such as those formulated with quaternary ammonium compounds, are thought to be less effective against these harder-to-kill organisms.</li>



<li>Non-irritating and gentle on animals and humans. The disinfectant should not carry any GHS hazard classifications or warning labels at the in-use concentration and should not have harsh chemical odors.</li>



<li>Effective in rapid and realistic contact times. This helps achieve disinfection compliance in a single application and streamlines isolation protocols.</li>



<li>Effective as a cleanser as well as disinfectant. The many odors associated with isolation areas or the veterinary facility in general can contribute to stress. Using a disinfectant with proven cleaning capabilities can help wipe out odor-causing compounds and create a calmer experience for the animal.</li>



<li>*If the presence of a particular pathogen has been confirmed, follow the appropriate use directions on the Rescue product label. If the pathogen is unknown, use a dilution ratio of 1:16 (8 oz. per gallon).</li>
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A Fear Free Isolation Protocol for Animal Care Facilities


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<p>This comprehensive guide provides you with advice related to infectious disease control and biosecurity for veterinary practices.</p>



<p>This guide includes:</p>



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<li>The importance of infection control and biosecurity</li>



<li>A brief history of disinfectants</li>



<li>7 Steps to good infection control</li>



<li>9 Common disinfection mistakes</li>



<li>5 Disinfection myths</li>



<li>Glossary of disinfection and biosecurity terms</li>
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Keep it Clean: Infection Control and Biosecurity in Veterinary Medicine by the Numbers


<p>Upper respiratory infections are not only common amongst your staff, especially this time of year, but they can impact your patients too! While veterinary practices and shelters must be prepared to handle an outbreak of kennel cough amongst their canine residents at any time, cats and kittens are not exempt from contracting and spreading highly contagious viruses that can leave your practice or shelter struggling to disinfect&nbsp;surfaces and equipment. Feline calicivirus, one of the primary viruses that can cause an upper respiratory infection in cats, is commonly spread amongst&nbsp;<a href="http://www.pethealthnetwork.com/cat-health/cat-diseases-conditions-a-z/feline-calicivirus-a-cat-upper-respiratory-infection">veterinary practices and shelters</a>&nbsp;but that does not have to be the case!</p>



<p><strong>What is Feline Calicivirus?</strong></p>



<p>Feline calicivirus is a contagious virus that specifically&nbsp;<a href="http://www.pethealthnetwork.com/cat-health/cat-diseases-conditions-a-z/feline-calicivirus-a-cat-upper-respiratory-infection">impacts kittens</a>, but can be contracted by cats who have weak immune systems. Symptoms can vary amongst cats due to various strains of the virus and their severity but are commonly contained to the upper respiratory system, specifically a cats nose, eyes, and mouth.&nbsp;<a href="http://www.pethealthnetwork.com/cat-health/cat-diseases-conditions-a-z/feline-calicivirus-a-cat-upper-respiratory-infection">Common symptoms are</a>;</p>



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<li>sneezing</li>



<li>congestion</li>



<li>fever</li>



<li>discharge from the nose and eye area</li>



<li>ulcers that can form in the mouth and nose</li>



<li>dehydration</li>



<li>lack of appetite</li>



<li>lethargy</li>



<li>drooling</li>



<li>squinting</li>
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<p>Although cats who have contracted the virus may not show symptoms for&nbsp;<a href="https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/feline-calicivirus-infection">2-6 days</a>, they are highly contagious and can remain so for up to&nbsp;<a href="https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/feline-calicivirus-infection">two or three weeks</a>. If a cat becomes a&nbsp;<a href="https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/feline-calicivirus-infection">carrier of the feline calicivirus</a>, they can remain contagious for several months afterward without showing signs of symptoms, making it even more critical to disinfect surfaces regularly.</p>



<p>If a cat has contracted the feline calicivirus, it can generally be&nbsp;<a href="http://icatcare.org/advice/cat-health/feline-calicivirus-fcv-infection-0">treated</a>&nbsp;through applying medicated creams, exposing the cat to steam to clear out their sinuses, and wiping the infected areas with a damp cloth. Loss of appetite, one of the main symptoms, can be treated by tempting the cat to eat with warm canned food.</p>



<p><strong>How Does it Spread?</strong></p>



<p>Feline calicivirus can be&nbsp;<a href="http://icatcare.org/advice/cat-health/feline-calicivirus-fcv-infection-0">spread in two ways</a>; through&nbsp;<a href="http://icatcare.org/advice/cat-health/feline-calicivirus-fcv-infection-0">direct contact</a>&nbsp;with a contaminated cat or environment, or through&nbsp;<a href="http://icatcare.org/advice/cat-health/feline-calicivirus-fcv-infection-0">inhaling airborne droplets</a>&nbsp;caused by sneezing. Unfortunately, the source of the spread of feline calicivirus can be difficult to determine as the virus can be spread through food and water dishes, litter boxes, and pieces of equipment that the cat has come into contact with.</p>



<p><strong>How Can You Prevent the Spread of Feline Calicivirus?</strong></p>



<p>While the virus can live on surfaces for approximately <a href="http://icatcare.org/advice/cat-health/feline-calicivirus-fcv-infection-0">one to two weeks</a>, do not let this be a concern for your practice or shelter! Rescue® Veterinary Disinfectants are designed to destroy pathogens quickly, and more safely than harsh chemicals such as bleach which can cause equipment to erode or become tarnished, allowing for pathogens to continue to survive in cracks and crevices while compromising the integrity of the tools that are needed to treat your patients. . Formatted to be used as a spray, a wipe, or as a concentrate, Rescue® can be used on every surface of your practice or shelter, allowing you to disinfect any surface that an infected cat may come in contact with.</p>



<p>Upper respiratory infections are not only a nuisance for people but for animals as well! To ensure that your veterinary practice or shelter remains to be a place in which cats receive the best treatment available to them, instead of a place where they are exposed to pathogens such as the feline calicivirus, consider upgrading your cleaning and disinfection game!</p>


Does Your Practice Contribute to the Spread of Feline Calicivirus?


<p>What are your patients bringing into your veterinary clinic? As veterinary practices provide treatment for a variety of health issues, it can quickly become a breeding ground for viruses, diseases, and harmful bacteria, unless surfaces are sanitized and disinfected properly. Fortunately, Rescue® Disinfectants are making it even easier for clinics to create a clean and safe environment for all of their patients and staff.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Changing Disinfection Practices</h2>



<p>For years, veterinary clinics were required to use a number of disinfecting products to create a clean space while protecting the various types of surfaces and equipment used on a daily basis. From fabrics to phones to examination tables, policies, and procedures needed to be followed to ensure that staff disinfected these surfaces properly while using these chemicals correctly. Disinfectants have changed over the years, but one issue that many clinics still face, however, is allowing for the correct contact time to take place while disinfecting a surface or piece of equipment. While some disinfectants require a contact time of ten minutes or more, Rescue® is making it even easier to reach the appropriate contact time, every time. With a contact time of one minute or less and a formula that is gentle on staff and equipment, veterinary technicians no longer have to worry about working with harsh chemicals in order to disinfect equipment between patients.</p>



<p>To make it even easier, Rescue® Disinfectants are available in three different formats. From our concentrate to ready to use spray to wipes, Rescue® can be used on all surfaces in one application.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Maintaining a Clean Clinic</h2>



<p>To ensure that your veterinary clinic is free of harsh chemical residue, bacteria, and viruses, disinfecting every surface multiple times throughout the day should be a standard practice. While it is important to properly disinfect all equipment that an animal comes into contact with, there are surfaces that are sometimes left untouched and are therefore ignored! A clean veterinary clinic is a happy clinic, so be sure to use Rescue® products inside and outside your practice to not only remove blood, urine, dirt, grime, mold, laboratory stains and pathogens in as little as one minute of contact time, but to reduce fear pheromones as well.</p>



<p>Rescue® can be used on but is not limited to:</p>



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<li>Floors</li>



<li>Kennels</li>



<li>Runs</li>



<li>Counters</li>



<li>Exam tables</li>



<li>Fabrics</li>



<li>Reception areas</li>



<li>Stethoscopes, otoscopes, etc.</li>



<li>Computer keyboard/ mice</li>



<li>Phones</li>



<li>Doorknobs</li>



<li>Light switches</li>



<li>Scales</li>



<li>Concrete pillars</li>



<li>Curbs</li>



<li>Door jams</li>
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<p>With so many areas and surfaces to disinfect throughout the day, our concentrate, ready to use liquids and wipes make disinfecting quick and painless.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Creating a Safe Space</h2>



<p>A veterinary clinic should be a safe space that provides the best treatment for their patients without creating additional fear or anxiety due to the types of disinfectants that are used. Since Accelerated Hydrogen Peroxide®, a key component of Rescue® Disinfectants, is environmentally preferable as it breaks down into water and oxygen, it is safe to handle at in-use dilutions without personal protective equipment. That means that not only will it destroy pathogens, but it will have no damaging or harmful effects on your staff or patients. As soon as a patient leaves your clinic, your team can reach for a Rescue® Disinfectant without fear or worry.</p>



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