Who let the dogs out? Infection control did: Utility of dogs in health care settings and infection control aspects

DiSalvo, Heidi; Haiduven, Donna; Johnson, Nancy; Reyes, V.; Hench, Carmen P.; Shaw, Rosemary; Stevens, David A.

doi:10.1016/j.ajic.2005.06.005

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“…• Always bring the animal near the opposite side to the region of the patient's body that is immobilized or has a dressing, venous access or tube (15) .…”

Section: Recommendations To the Animal Instructorsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…tary projects for the AAA without any onus for the hospital and that comply with the recommendations of the protocol, providing material such as disposable gloves, coats, disinfectants and antiseptics (10,12) ; coordinating and monitoring the visits of the animals according to the recommendations of the protocol; filing the documentation about the animal; obtaining the written consent of the patient, or the person responsible for him; reviewing and notifying the cases of exclusion of patients and animals from the program; scheduling the dates and times of the visits; coordinating the activities of the instructors of animals; evaluating the behavior of the animals during the visit (15) ; allowing only little food to the animals during the visit (10)(11) ; being responsible for the inclusion and exclusion of animals; being aware of the possible diseases associated to the zoonoses of each type of animal included in the program (Table 1). …”

Section: Activities Of the Program Coordinatormentioning

confidence: 99%

“…If the result of the feces exam comes positive for any parasitosis, the animal's visit will not be allowed into the hospital. Before its return to the program, the animal must be evaluated again by the veterinarian (6,13,(15)(16)19) . Another essential step is to guarantee that the imported animals meet the legal requirements of the Health Surveillance, in other words, they must have an authorization registration of the Brazilian Institute for the Environment (IBAMA) or an equivalent organ in other countries (20) .…”

Section: Inclusion Criteria For Animals In the Programmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…• Animal hygiene up until 24 hours before the visit in order to reduce allergenic agents (bathing, cutting their nails, cleaning their eyes and ears), removal of excessive hair be- fore the visit through brushing and allowing the animal the necessary time for its physiological eliminations (6,10,12,(15)(16) .…”

Section: Recommendations To the Animal Instructorsmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Protocolo do Programa de Assistência Auxiliada por Animais no Hospital Universitário

Silveira

Santos

Linhares

2011

Rev. esc. enferm. USP

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Portuguese / English: www.scielo.br/reeusp RESUMO A Assistência Auxiliada por Animais (AAA) consiste na visitação e recreação por meio do contato com animais, propondo o entretenimento e a melhora no relacionamento interpessoal entre pacientes e equipe. Para evitar acidentes e zoonoses, a permissão para os animais visitarem uma instituição exige um protocolo com normas e rotinas de segurança. Este artigo objetivou descrever pontos importantes do protocolo de implementação do programa de AAA. O protocolo contempla: introdução, objetivos, critérios de inclusão e exclusão dos animais, dos condutores e dos pacientes; recomendações aos condutores e à equipe de saúde, responsabilidades da Comissão Controle de Infecção Hospitalar, quadro de zoonoses, calendário vacinal de cães e gatos, termo de responsabilidade para participação do programa e ficha de análise comportamental dos animais. Consideramos que a divulgação do protocolo, fundamentado em estudos científicos, favorece a implantação de novos programas em instituições, visto a escassez de publicações nacionais.

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“…• Always bring the animal near the opposite side to the region of the patient's body that is immobilized or has a dressing, venous access or tube (15) .…”

Section: Recommendations To the Animal Instructorsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Activities Of the Program Coordinatormentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Inclusion Criteria For Animals In the Programmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Recommendations To the Animal Instructorsmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Protocolo do Programa de Assistência Auxiliada por Animais no Hospital Universitário

Silveira

Santos

Linhares

2011

Rev. esc. enferm. USP

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“…Valley Medical Center developed a strict protocol, specifically drawing distinguishing lines between service dogs, therapy animals and pets, in order to maintain the AAT program and reassure health professionals about the improbability of increasing hospital wide infection rates (36) .…”

Section: Health Professionals' Perspectivementioning

confidence: 99%

Natural healers: a review of animal assisted therapy and activities as complementary treatment for chronic conditions

Reed

Ferrer

Villegas

2012

Rev. Latino-Am. Enfermagem

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The primary objective of this review is to synthesize the existing literature on the use of animal-assisted therapy and activity (AAT/A) as complementary treatment among people living with chronic disease and to discuss the possible application of this practice among children living with HIV. Relevant databases were searched between March 10 and April 11, 2011, using the words: animal assisted therapy or treatment and chronic conditions or diseases. Thirty-one articles were found and 18 followed the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Research suggests that AAT/A is effective for different patient profiles, particularly children. Interaction with dogs has been found to increase positive behaviors, such as sensitivity and focus, in children with social disabilities. Decreased levels of pain have also been reported among child patients as a result of AAT/A. More research should be done in the area of children living with chronic diseases that require strict adherence to treatment, such as HIV, and on AAT/A's prospective use as an educational tool to teach children about the importance of self-care for their medical conditions.

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Animal-assisted interventions: A national survey of health and safety policies in hospitals, eldercare facilities, and therapy animal organizations

Linder

Siebens

Mueller

et al. 2017

American Journal of Infection Control

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Background Animal-assisted intervention (AAI) programs are increasing in popularity, but it is unknown to what extent therapy animal organizations that provide AAI and the hospitals and eldercare facilities they work with implement effective animal health and safety policies to ensure safety of both animals and humans. Our study objective was to survey hospitals, eldercare facilities, and therapy animal organizations on their AAI policies and procedures. Methods A survey of United States hospitals, eldercare facilities, and therapy animal organizations was administered to assess existing health and safety policies related to AAI programs. Results Forty-five eldercare facilities, 45 hospitals, and 27 therapy animal organizations were surveyed. Health and safety policies varied widely and potentially compromised human and animal safety. For example, 70% of therapy animal organizations potentially put patients at risk by allowing therapy animals eating raw meat diets to visit facilities. In general, hospitals had stricter requirements than eldercare facilities. Discussion This information suggests that there are gaps between the policies of facilities and therapy animal organizations compared to recent guidelines for animal visitation in hospitals. Conclusions Facilities with AAI programs need to review their policies to address recent AAI guidelines to ensure the safety of animals and humans involved.

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Who let the dogs out? Infection control did: Utility of dogs in health care settings and infection control aspects

Cited by 39 publications

References 12 publications

Protocolo do Programa de Assistência Auxiliada por Animais no Hospital Universitário

Protocolo do Programa de Assistência Auxiliada por Animais no Hospital Universitário

Natural healers: a review of animal assisted therapy and activities as complementary treatment for chronic conditions

Animal-assisted interventions: A national survey of health and safety policies in hospitals, eldercare facilities, and therapy animal organizations

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