Hygien, städning och desinfektion inom smådjurssjukvården
HygieneSmall animal practiceVeterinary nursePathogen routesMicrobial pathogensBasic hygieneHand hygieneProtective clothingCleaningCleaning routineDisinfectionDisinfection agents
The aim of this report is to create an easily accessible guide to basic hygiene, cleaning and disinfection within the small animal practice. It is based on a literature study, using mainly research from the public health sector, due to the lack of relevant scientific reports within the veterinary field.
To prevent the spread of infectious diseases it is important that the staff understands the importance of basic hygiene. Hand hygiene and disinfection and cleaning with water and detergent combined are the most important routines to prevent spreading of disease.
In conclusion the differences between the veterinary and the public health sector are small, but some basic differences exist due to the nature of the patient?s needs.