Infection control and biosecurity

Description:

This module provides guidance on different aspects of infection control. Aimed at veterinary professionals, the series will help you to improve your infection control and biosecurity practices, helping you instigate responsible antimicrobial use.

CPD: 5 hours

Authors: Alan Radford, Tim Nuttall, Pam Mosedale, Sairead Wild, Liz Branscombe

• Understand what enveloped viruses are, and the biosecurity we need to develop in practice
• List organisms of concern within the veterinary environment, and how they are transported.
• Discuss what policies and procedures you could put in place to help improve your infection control and biosecurity in practice.
• Explain different disinfectant types and what they may be used for.
• Explain how you could audit your infection control and understand why it is important.