https://www.vetnurse.co.uk/sops/en-USTelligent Community 10https://www.vetnurse.co.uk/sops/w/veterinary-standard-operating-procedures/1136/cleaning-kennels-and-cattery?CommentId=71817296-142b-490d-b8bf-0dd1cec56160Thu, 05 Dec 2024 09:50:00 GMT1a0763ec-3885-442c-853e-6cef656dfec5:71817296-142b-490d-b8bf-0dd1cec56160samantha shanksDo you still use Anigene now that it no longer claims efficacy against mycobacteria? We are debating whether the new formula still offers the cover we need routinely in practice.https://www.vetnurse.co.uk/sops/w/veterinary-standard-operating-procedures/1152/pain-management-protocol-for-dogs-cats-and-rabbitsThu, 09 Nov 2023 12:26:00 GMT1a0763ec-3885-442c-853e-6cef656dfec5:e5ac6a94-73af-46f6-af0e-b7b0847bbc8cArlo GuthrieEvaluate the animal once it has recovered sufficiently from anesthesia (as scores can be affected by the hangover effect of sedative and anesthetic drugs). If pain scores are equal or greater than intervention level – inform veterinary surgeon and give analgesia as directed. Intervention levels DOGS 6/24 CATS 5/20 RABBITS 4/10 Allow the analgesic to take effect and reassess after 1 hour; If the score has decreased to below the intervention level, reassess in 2 hours. If not consider additional analgesia. Thereafter assess every 3-4 hours or earlier as appropriate (depending on the severity of the surgical procedure and the class/route of administration/expected duration of analgesic administered) and after each analgesic administration. The pain scales are intended to be an adjunct to clinical judgment, and no animal should be denied analgesia on the basis of the scores alone.https://www.vetnurse.co.uk/sops/w/veterinary-standard-operating-procedures/1151/cleaning-theatre-checklistFri, 29 Sep 2023 11:52:00 GMT1a0763ec-3885-442c-853e-6cef656dfec5:981103e7-60df-4076-9653-f4bca2cb36d5Arlo GuthrieTheatre Cleaning (to be done daily) Please sign and date once completed TASK INITIAL DATE Clean all walls and surfaces including blinds and air conditioning unit. Safe 4-10 mls in 1 litre water. Clean table - pay extra attention to rubber mat, sides, underside and pedals (safe 4). Make sure heat mat and operating light are also cleaned. Remove everything from GA trolley, clean and replace bedding & ensure the following stocked: Reservoir bags sizes 1, 2, 3 & 4 Sandbag Oesophageal stethoscopes (various sizes) Stethoscope & oesophageal stethoscope earpiece Thermometer Catgut ( 5m, 4m, 3.5m & 3m) Nylon (3m & 2m) Leg ties RED (more than 2) ALL of the above must be wiped over with cleaned before replacing Stock up draws All suture materials must be stocked Swabs - Lap and normal Tissue glue Penrose drains (only T2) Stock up radio cupboard Histology pots (various sizes) Gloves Opsite spray Ensure all cupboards are tidy Kits organised Drapes organised and stocked up Clean all glass - Windows and doors. Wipe over drip stand and multiparameter machine (even if not used). TOP UP ISOFLOW Sweep and mop flows - move table to clean underneath. Prepared by VetNurse.co.uk V1 29/9/2023 Download 'Cleaning Theatre Checklist' as a Word document here.https://www.vetnurse.co.uk/sops/w/veterinary-standard-operating-procedures/1150/cleaning-the-nurse-stationFri, 29 Sep 2023 10:28:00 GMT1a0763ec-3885-442c-853e-6cef656dfec5:d5bcfdf7-4b2b-40fa-bd03-9940aadc9f7fArlo GuthrieDaily Clean the work top and cupboard doors using an appropriate disinfectant (see Appendix A). Sweep and mop the floor using an appropriate disinfectant (see Appendix A). Use the brush in prep room and the green mop bucket. Wipe down the phone, computer, keyboard, mouse, scanner, label printer and printer. Weekly: Tidy and organise the books and folders. Clean the autoclaves. Monthly Clean, tidy and organise the cupboards. Appendix - Disinfectants We use Anigene as our disinfectant. It is made up daily for kennels and cattery in yellow buckets at a concentration rate of 1:100 (10ml Anigene to 1ltr water). We have spray bottles with 1:100 concentration in consult rooms, pharmacy, prep room, dental, laboratory, kennels, cattery, radiography, theatres. It is used to clean surfaces between each patient. We use a concentration on 1:100 to clean all floors, made up daily and disposed of correctly at the end of the day. Yellow bucket and yellow mops: kennels, cattery, waiting room. Green bucket and green mops: prep room, radiography, dental, scrub. Blue bucket and blue mops: both theatres. For cleaning isolation, we made up Anigene at a concentration of 1:50 in spray bottles, bucket and mop bucket Red bucket and red mops – Isolation Mop heads are washed in the washing machine at 60.c after each use. Clean all windows and glass daily with Flash Anti-bac Plus. Prepared by VetNurse.co.uk . V1. 29/9/2023 Download Cleaning The Nurse Station' as a Word document here.https://www.vetnurse.co.uk/sops/w/veterinary-standard-operating-procedures/1149/cleaning-the-locker-roomFri, 29 Sep 2023 10:18:00 GMT1a0763ec-3885-442c-853e-6cef656dfec5:5eb0b497-6d23-4670-a6e7-e7958c73fb9aArlo GuthrieWeekly Sweep and mop the floor using an appropriate disinfectant (see appendix A). Wipe down the lockers using an appropriate disinfectant (see appendix A) Clean the window and blind with a glass cleaner Clean the tops of the lockers using an appropriate disinfectant (see appendix A). Appendix - Disinfectants We use Anigene as our disinfectant. It is made up daily for kennels and cattery in yellow buckets at a concentration rate of 1:100 (10ml Anigene to 1ltr water). We have spray bottles with 1:100 concentration in consult rooms, pharmacy, prep room, dental, laboratory, kennels, cattery, radiography, theatres. It is used to clean surfaces between each patient. We use a concentration on 1:100 to clean all floors, made up daily and disposed of correctly at the end of the day. Yellow bucket and yellow mops: kennels, cattery, waiting room. Green bucket and green mops: prep room, radiography, dental, scrub. Blue bucket and blue mops: both theatres. For cleaning isolation, we made up Anigene at a concentration of 1:50 in spray bottles, bucket and mop bucket Red bucket and red mops – Isolation Mop heads are washed in the washing machine at 60.c after each use. Clean all windows and glass daily with Flash Anti-bac Plus. Prepared by VetNurse.co.uk . V1. 29/9/2023 Download 'Cleaning The Locker Room' as a Word document here.https://www.vetnurse.co.uk/sops/w/veterinary-standard-operating-procedures/1148/cleaning-the-radiography-suiteFri, 29 Sep 2023 10:12:00 GMT1a0763ec-3885-442c-853e-6cef656dfec5:f2331fa8-d31d-4fdb-bf99-8535e9313d1cArlo GuthrieDaily: Clean the worktops, x-ray stand, lights, x-ray processor and cupboard doors with an appropriate disinfectant (see appendix A). Clean the tables, the table legs and underneath the tables with an appropriate disinfectant (see appendix A). Clean the windows and glass using glass cleaner. Sweep the floor and mop using an appropriate disinfectant (see appendix A) using the brush in prep room and the green mop bucket. Clinical waste bins are emptied daily and sent for incineration. Normal waste is emptied and collected once every 3 weeks. Sharps bin and DOOPS bin are collected when full and replaced. Clean the sinks, tiles and grout with a cream cleaner. Refill Hibiscrub, spirit and disinfectant bottles. Refill consumables. Weekly Wipe down the walls with an appropriate disinfectant (see appendix A). Clean and organise the shelves. Monthly Clean, tidy and organise the cupboards are tidied. Dismantle and clean the scavenging air cylinders. Clean the air conditioning unit. Appendix - Disinfectants We use Anigene as our disinfectant. It is made up daily for kennels and cattery in yellow buckets at a concentration rate of 1:100 (10ml Anigene to 1ltr water). We have spray bottles with 1:100 concentration in consult rooms, pharmacy, prep room, dental, laboratory, kennels, cattery, radiography, theatres. It is used to clean surfaces between each patient. We use a concentration on 1:100 to clean all floors, made up daily and disposed of correctly at the end of the day. Yellow bucket and yellow mops: kennels, cattery, waiting room. Green bucket and green mops: prep room, radiography, dental, scrub. Blue bucket and blue mops: both theatres. For cleaning isolation, we made up Anigene at a concentration of 1:50 in spray bottles, bucket and mop bucket Red bucket and red mops – Isolation Mop heads are washed in the washing machine at 60.c after each use. Clean all windows and glass daily with Flash Anti-bac Plus. Prepared by VetNurse.co.uk . V1. 29/9/2023 Download 'Cleaning The Radiography Suite' as a Word document here.https://www.vetnurse.co.uk/sops/w/veterinary-standard-operating-procedures/1147/cleaning-theatreFri, 29 Sep 2023 09:51:00 GMT1a0763ec-3885-442c-853e-6cef656dfec5:0fe2ed32-eba9-4dc4-948b-87ec16d76986Arlo GuthrieDaily: All surface are damp dusted before operating commences using Vetaclean Parvo diluted 1:50 and a lint-free cloth (J-cloth). Table tops are cleaned after each operation using Vetaclean Parvo diluted 1:50 and a lint-free cloth (J-cloth). Spray bottles are replenished weekly. A clean bed is provided for each patient. After use, they are washed at 60 degrees centigrade. The anaesthetic equipment (circuits) is cleaned using Hibiscrub diluted 1:4 then soaked in Miltons for 5 minutes then rinsed with warm water. When operating has ceased, the work surfaces, cupboard doors, instrument trolleys and anaesthetic machines are cleaned using Vetaclean Parvo diluted 1:50. Walls/tiles are cleaned using R7 domestic cleaner. The floors are swept and mopped using Vetaclean Parvo diluted 1:50 in the blue bucket. The mop head is changed weekly. The windows and blinds are cleaned using Flash window cleaner. Tiles/grout are scrubbed using R7 domestic cleaner. Weekly: Scavenging cylinders are dismantled and cleaned out.\ Prepared by VetNurse.co.uk . V1. 29/9/2023 Download 'Cleaning Theatre' as a Word document here.https://www.vetnurse.co.uk/sops/w/veterinary-standard-operating-procedures/1146/washing-handsFri, 29 Sep 2023 09:35:00 GMT1a0763ec-3885-442c-853e-6cef656dfec5:ef366678-a296-46c6-894d-666506335f70Arlo GuthrieKeep natural nails short and do not wear false nails. Do not use hot water to rinse your hands. Wet hands with water. Apply enough soap, in a cupped hand, to cover all surfaces of the hands. Rub hands palm to palm. Rub right palm over left dorsum with interlaced fingers and vice versa. Rub palm to palm with fingers interlaced. Rub backs of fingers to opposing palms with fingers interlocked. Rotational rubbing of left thumb clasped in right palm and vice versa. Rotational rubbing, backward and forward with clasped fingers of right hand in left palm and vice versa. Rinse hands with hands. Dry hands thoroughly with a single use towel. Use towel to turn off faucet. Your hands are safe. Let your hands completely dry before putting on gloves. Prepared by VetNurse.co.uk . V1. 26/9/2023 Download 'Washing Hands' as a Word document here.https://www.vetnurse.co.uk/sops/w/veterinary-standard-operating-procedures/1145/cleaning-public-areasFri, 29 Sep 2023 09:17:00 GMT1a0763ec-3885-442c-853e-6cef656dfec5:1ac447c5-449e-472e-9dad-15665ef03ebeArlo GuthrieDaily cleaning of foyer, public toilet, waiting room, reception and lobby: Hoover carpet in foyer, toilet, waiting room and reception. Sweep and mop the foyer stairs and floor with the appropriate disinfectant (see appendix A). Clean windows with window/glass cleaner. Toilet to be cleaned with toilet cleaner. Replenish toilet roll, soap and hand towel in the toilet. Empty bins into normal waste. Wash walls and doors with appropriate disinfectant (see appendix A). Clean glass cabinets with window/glass cleaner. Clean computer screen, mouse, keyboard, telephones and receptions desks with disinfectant wipes Appendix A - Disinfectants We use Anigene as our disinfectant. It is made up daily for kennels and cattery in yellow buckets at a concentration rate of 1:100 (10ml Anigene to 1ltr water). We have spray bottles with 1:100 concentration in consult rooms, pharmacy, prep room, dental, laboratory, kennels, cattery, radiography, theatres. It is used to clean surfaces between each patient. We use a concentration on 1:100 to clean all floors, made up daily and disposed of correctly at the end of the day. Yellow bucket and yellow mops: kennels, cattery, waiting room. Green bucket and green mops: prep room, radiography, dental, scrub. Blue bucket and blue mops: both theatres. For cleaning isolation, we made up Anigene at a concentration of 1:50 in spray bottles, bucket and mop bucket Red bucket and red mops – Isolation Mop heads are washed in the washing machine at 60.c after each use. Clean all windows and glass daily with Flash Anti-bac Plus. Prepared by VetNurse.co.uk . V1. 28/9/2023 Download 'Cleaning Public Areas' as a Word Doc here.https://www.vetnurse.co.uk/sops/w/veterinary-standard-operating-procedures/1144/handling-medicinesFri, 29 Sep 2023 09:07:00 GMT1a0763ec-3885-442c-853e-6cef656dfec5:99116c97-f85b-40dc-b3b9-b676c7e5010cArlo GuthrieStaff Must Treat all medicinal products as potentially harmful - avoid direct contact or inhaling dusts or vapours. Be aware of the hazards associated with the products to be handled and the safety measures required to minimise any risks to health - staff must know the results of COSHH and risk assessments. Wear disposable gloves when handling any open or loose product. Use additional protective clothing and equipment as and when specified in the practice, other SOPs or product safety data. Be familiar with the type, position and operation of safety equipment (eg, fire extinguishers, spillage kits, eye wash and first aid materials). Deal with any accidental spillage of medicines immediately and refer to product safety data sheets or seek advice from the practice safety officer. Inform a senior member of staff in the event of an accident. Inform the practice safety officer if they are or expect to become pregnant or if they suffer from asthma or other known allergies or any condition that they consider may put them at increased risk. Inform the practice safety officer if they experience any adverse health effects thought to be caused or made worse by the handling of/and exposure to VMPs. Wash their hands after handling medicines, even if disposable gloves have been worn. Staff must not: Eat, drink or smoke in medicines handling or storage areas. Take medicines from the storage areas for their own use or make such medicines available to other people. Handle any product unless they are familiar with the relevant safety data and know the hazards, safety precautions and spillage procedures, and the first aid requirements if exposed Handle any product if they know or think that to do so will put them at increased risk. Handle either cytotoxic medicines or CDs unless as a veterinarian or upon the instructions of a veterinarian. Health & Safety 9.6 Handling COSHH - High Risk Substances Standard Operating Procedure All members of staff are to read and sign the Health and Safety manuals (2). All staff are to be trained in pharmacy duties by a qualified person ~ veterinary surgeon, registered veterinary nurse, SQP. High risk substances - COSHH can only be handled/dispensed by a qualified person ~ veterinary surgeon or a registered veterinary nurse. High risk substances - COSHH Oil based vaccines Cytotoxic drugs Glutaraldehyde disinfectants Hormones Sarcoid creams There is a blue folder located in the pharmacy 'COSHH HIGH RISK SUBSTANCES’. This folder contains: a list of high risk products, their data sheets their handling suggestions their cross reference to the Health and Safety manual COSHH no 2 Further information regarding safety data on a product can be found:’ veterinary licensed drugs from VMD website - product information database www.vmd.gov.uk . NOAH compendium www.noahcompendium.co.uk Human drugs from ABPI data sheet compendium www.emc.medicines.org Disinfectants/ cleaning materials from companies Health & Safety When Handling Medicines Standard Operating Procedure When handling medicines member of staff must: Treat all medicinal products as potentially harmful. Be aware of hazards associated with medicines and how the results of the COSHH and risk assessment. Wear disposable gloves when handling any open of loose products. Be familiar with the practice SOP for handling medicines and use additional protective clothing and equipment as and when specified. Inform the Health and Safety Officer if they are or expect to become pregnant. In the case of pregnancy be aware of and avoid handling teratogenic drugs ( see BSAVA Small Animal Formulary for a listing) likely to harm the unborn child or drugs likely to cause miscarriage. Inform the Health and Safety Officer if they experience any allergies or adverse effects thought to be caused or made worse by the handling of, or exposure to, veterinary medicinal products. Wash their hands after handling medicines, even if disposable gloves have been worn. Prepared by VetNurse.co.uk . V1. 29/9/2023 Download "Handling Medicines" as a Word document here.https://www.vetnurse.co.uk/sops/w/veterinary-standard-operating-procedures/1143/heating-patientsThu, 28 Sep 2023 10:56:00 GMT1a0763ec-3885-442c-853e-6cef656dfec5:a2abe918-f40d-45fe-9314-feef213f137cArlo GuthrieKennel environment: Use air-conditioning to warm the room. Use the radiators. Individual patient: Head pads Ensure the patient does not come into direct contact with the heatpad. Place a Vetbed or thick blanket over the heatpad. Ensure the electric cable is not freely accessible to the patient or other patients, causing a health and safety hazard to patients and staff. Snugglesafe Follow the manufacturer’s guidelines for heating the Snugglesafe in the microwave, then place in the Snugglesafe cover. Ensure the patient does not come into direct contact with the Snugglesafe. Bair Hugger Select an appropriate size Bair Hugger blanket for the patient. Attach the blanket to the Bair Hugger unit hose, and secure in place. Switch the machine on. Select the appropriate temperature setting. Either place the patient on the Bair Hugger blanket or place the Bair Hugger blanket on the patient. Ensure there are no kinks in the blanket or unit hose, this would occlude the warm air from reaching the patient Ensure the kennel door is securely closed with the unit in the kennel. Fluid warmer Sterilize and clean the surface of the warmer. Hang the warmer on the infusion pole/other support with the suspension belt and adjust belt to proper height. Put the infusion tube (≤4mm) into the ‘s’-shape tube channel of the warmer, and make sure that the infusion tube is placed on the bottom of the channel. Turn on the power: connect the power plug of the warmer with adapted AC power socket; the power indicator then keeps green which indicates the warmer has been connected with electricity. The run indicator keeps yellow or glittering which indicates the device has begun to work. The run indicator will go out after the heating plate reaches the working temperature (41 °C or so). Then it will begin to heat the infusion liquid. Alarm: the power supply will be automatically cut off when the heating plate reaches or exceeds 47 °C + 2 °C. Turn off the power: pull out the power plug of the device from the AC socket when transfusion has finished. Sterilise and clean the surface of the infusion warmer. Blankets, foil and bubble wrap (available to wrap the patients in) Monitor the patient’s temperature every 15mins and record the findings on the hospital sheet. Adjust the heat source according to the patient’s temperature. Special care is to be taken with recumbent patients, who cannot move away from the heat source. Recumbent patients should be moved or turned every 2hrs. C F Heating or cooling sources 35 95 Bair hugger/heatpad, fluid warmer, blanket 35.5 95.8 Bair hugger/heatpad, fluid warmer, blanket 36 96.8 Bair hugger/heatpad, blanket 36.5 97.6 Bair hugger/heatpad, blanket 37 98.6 Blanket 37.5 98.6 Blanket 38 99.4 Blanket 38.5 100.4 Blanket 39 101.2 Monitor 39.5 102.2 Fan 40 103.2 Ice packs, fan 40.5 104 Ice packs, fan 41 104.9 Bath dog in cool water, fan, ice packs 41.5 105.5 Bath dog in cool water, fan, ice packs Prepared by VetNurse.co.uk . V1. 28/9/2023 Download "Heating Patients" as a Word document here.https://www.vetnurse.co.uk/sops/w/veterinary-standard-operating-procedures/1142/inpatient-nurse-checksThu, 28 Sep 2023 10:16:00 GMT1a0763ec-3885-442c-853e-6cef656dfec5:5b6dd8a5-af1e-4f5b-9920-d37dea451e75Arlo GuthrieThe kennel nurses are responsible for the care of the inpatients between 8am-7pm. The duty nurse takes over at 6pm until 9am the following day. Both nursing shifts follow the case veterinary surgeons instructions. During the day shift there is constant observation of the patient. During the night, the patient is observed every 2hrs minimum. Any treatment, examination, medication or observation is recorded on the patient’s hospital sheet. At the end of each night and day shift, the nurse’s observation are transferred to the patient’s computer record. During the day there is a veterinary surgeon on site available to assist with any queries regarding the care of the inpatients. During the night, the on-duty veterinary surgeon is available on the phone for advice or to be called in to assist. Prepared by VetNurse.co.uk . V1. 28/9/2023 Download "Inpatient Nurse Checks" as a Word document here.https://www.vetnurse.co.uk/sops/w/veterinary-standard-operating-procedures/1141/hospitalising-the-mrsa-patientThu, 28 Sep 2023 10:06:00 GMT1a0763ec-3885-442c-853e-6cef656dfec5:538e5b1a-48d8-4183-b2a6-702c27092bd1Arlo GuthriePatients with MRSA should be isolated and hospitalised in isolation, with no other patients. One kennel nurse should be assigned to caring for the patient, any staff with open wounds should not come into contact with the patient. Staff contact should be limited to what is essential. Barrier nursing should be adhered to at all times. Refer to SOP Barrier nursing and appendix A. Appendix A - Disinfectants We use Anigene as our disinfectant. It is made up daily for kennels and cattery in yellow buckets at a concentration rate of 1:100 (10ml Anigene to 1ltr water). We have spray bottles with 1:100 concentration in consult rooms, pharmacy, prep room, dental, laboratory, kennels, cattery, radiography, theatres. It is used to clean surfaces between each patient. We use a concentration on 1:100 to clean all floors, made up daily and disposed of correctly at the end of the day. Yellow bucket and yellow mops: kennels, cattery, waiting room. Green bucket and green mops: prep room, radiography, dental, scrub. Blue bucket and blue mops: both theatres. For cleaning isolation, we made up Anigene at a concentration of 1:50 in spray bottles, bucket and mop bucket Red bucket and red mops – Isolation Mop heads are washed in the washing machine at 60.c after each use. Windows and glass are cleaned with Flash Anti-bac Plus. Prepared by VetNurse.co.uk . V1. 26/9/2023 Download "Hospitalising the MRSA Patient" as a Word document here.https://www.vetnurse.co.uk/sops/w/veterinary-standard-operating-procedures/1140/preventing-mrsaThu, 28 Sep 2023 09:58:00 GMT1a0763ec-3885-442c-853e-6cef656dfec5:c386f1e3-aa47-461b-9e5a-b319498602fcArlo GuthrieRoutine measures to prevent the spread of MRSA: Correctly perform hand hygiene between each patient (follow SOP for hand washing and applying handrub). Disinfect surfaces and any equipment used (see appendix A). Staff should carry antibacterial gels/rubs to use in between handling patients. The correct uniform should be worn. Disposable gloves and aprons should be worn when in contact with bodily fluids and other contaminated materials. Cover existing wounds or skin lesions with a waterproof dressing and avoid invasive procedures if you have a skin lesion on your hand. Isolate patients with, or suspected of having, an infectious infection. Rational use of antibiotics to minimise the development and spread of antibiotic resistance. Follow high standards of aseptic technique for all invasive procedures. This includes: minimise theatre staff, use sterile gowns, sterile gloves, hats and masks. Sterilise equipment and restrict use to a single patient. Effective disposal of contaminated material, appropriate hand-hygiene and disinfection between each patient. High standard of ward cleaning. Kennels should be cleaned and inpatient bedding replaced once daily. Kennels should be thoroughly cleaned and disinfected in between each patient. Soiled bedding should be cleaned or disposed of. Refer to SOP’s for cleaning. See Appendix A for disinfectant dilution rates. Correct segregation of all waste. Careful handling of clinical waste and its transport in a seal bag. Sharps should be placed in an approved container. Refer to SOP clinical waste. Sterilise all instruments and equipment appropriately using disinfectant and the autoclave or EO. Appendix A - Disinfectants We use Anigene as our disinfectant. It is made up daily for kennels and cattery in yellow buckets at a concentration rate of 1:100 (10ml Anigene to 1ltr water). We have spray bottles with 1:100 concentration in consult rooms, pharmacy, prep room, dental, laboratory, kennels, cattery, radiography, theatres. It is used to clean surfaces between each patient. We use a concentration on 1:100 to clean all floors, made up daily and disposed of correctly at the end of the day. Yellow bucket and yellow mops: kennels, cattery, waiting room. Green bucket and green mops: prep room, radiography, dental, scrub. Blue bucket and blue mops: both theatres. For cleaning isolation, we made up Anigene at a concentration of 1:50 in spray bottles, bucket and mop bucket Red bucket and red mops – Isolation Mop heads are washed in the washing machine at 60.c after each use. Clean all windows and glass daily with Flash Anti-bac Plus. Prepared by VetNurse.co.uk . V1. 28/9/2023 Download "Preventing MRSA" as a Word document here.https://www.vetnurse.co.uk/sops/w/veterinary-standard-operating-procedures/1138/cleaning-the-prep-roomWed, 27 Sep 2023 14:12:00 GMT1a0763ec-3885-442c-853e-6cef656dfec5:811f796f-2cb7-452d-8555-3e173dede12aArlo GuthrieDaily in house cleaning: Clean worktops and cupboard doors using an appropriate disinfectant (see appendix A). Clean tables, table legs and underneath tables using an appropriate disinfectant (see appendix A) Clean the windows and glass using glass cleaner. Sweep the floor and mop using an appropriate disinfectant (see appendix A). Use the brush in prep room and the green mop bucket. Empty clinical waste bins daily and send for incineration. Empty normal waste for collection once every 3 weeks. Sharps bin and DOOPs bin are collected when full and replaced. Clean the sinks, tiles and grout using a cream cleaner. Refill Hibiscrub, spirit and disinfectant bottles. Weigh the Flurasorb. Refill the consumables. Weekly in house cleaning Wipe the walls down with an appropriate disinfectant (see appendix A). Weigh the Flurasorb. Monthly in house cleaning Tidy, clean and organise the cupboards. Dismantle and clean the scavenging air cylinders. Clean the air conditioning unit. Appendix A - Disinfectants We use Anigene as our disinfectant. It is made up daily for kennels and cattery in yellow buckets at a concentration rate of 1:100 (10ml Anigene to 1ltr water). We have spray bottles with 1:100 concentration in consult rooms, pharmacy, prep room, dental, laboratory, kennels, cattery, radiography, theatres. It is used to clean surfaces between each patient. We use a concentration on 1:100 to clean all floors, made up daily and disposed of correctly at the end of the day. Yellow bucket and yellow mops: kennels, cattery, waiting room. Green bucket and green mops: prep room, radiography, dental, scrub. Blue bucket and blue mops: both theatres. For cleaning isolation, we made up Anigene at a concentration of 1:50 in spray bottles, bucket and mop bucket Red bucket and red mops – Isolation Mop heads are washed in the washing machine at 60.c after each use. Clean all windows and glass daily with Flash Anti-bac Plus. Prepared by VetNurse.co.uk . V1. 26/9/2023 Download "Cleaning The Prep Room" as a Word document here.https://www.vetnurse.co.uk/sops/w/veterinary-standard-operating-procedures/1137/cleaning-the-laboratoryWed, 27 Sep 2023 14:07:00 GMT1a0763ec-3885-442c-853e-6cef656dfec5:6f14ea7a-7b95-4be0-9278-87a9447a6f20Arlo GuthrieDaily in house cleaning After each test, ensure all equipment is cleaned and stored away in its correct place. Wipe down the work surface and cupboard doors with an appropriate disinfectant (see appendix A). Put all waste in the appropriate bins and empty the bins daily. Sweep and mop the floor using an appropriate disinfectant (see appendix A). The sharps bin is collected once full and replaced. Weekly in house cleaning Check the samples in the laboratory fridge. Urine is disposed after 24hrs, blood and faeces are disposed after 7 days. Wipe the walls down with an appropriate disinfectant (see appendix A). Check laboratory forms are topped up. Refill Hibiscrub, spirit and disinfectant bottles. The laboratory machines are moved and the work surface is cleaned underneath using an appropriate disinfectant (see appendix A) Monthly in house cleaning Clean, tidy and organise the cupboards. Appendix A - Disinfectants We use Anigene as our disinfectant. It is made up daily for kennels and cattery in yellow buckets at a concentration rate of 1:100 (10ml Anigene to 1ltr water). We have spray bottles with 1:100 concentration in consult rooms, pharmacy, prep room, dental, laboratory, kennels, cattery, radiography, theatres. It is used to clean surfaces between each patient. We use a concentration on 1:100 to clean all floors, made up daily and disposed of correctly at the end of the day. Yellow bucket and yellow mops: kennels, cattery, waiting room. Green bucket and green mops: prep room, radiography, dental, scrub. Blue bucket and blue mops: both theatres. For cleaning isolation, we made up Anigene at a concentration of 1:50 in spray bottles, bucket and mop bucket Red bucket and red mops – Isolation Mop heads are washed in the washing machine at 60.c after each use. Clean all windows and glass daily with Flash Anti-bac Plus. Prepared by VetNurse.co.uk . V1. 26/9/2023 Download "Cleaning The Laboratory" as a Word doc here.https://www.vetnurse.co.uk/sops/w/veterinary-standard-operating-procedures/1136/cleaning-kennels-and-catteryWed, 27 Sep 2023 13:54:00 GMT1a0763ec-3885-442c-853e-6cef656dfec5:2dd40a66-b5f0-4ae9-824c-e50b70610efcArlo GuthrieBins are to be emptied daily – normal and clinical waste. Clean and disinfect the walls daily with Anigene diluted to 1:100 with warm water (1:50 for isolation). Clean and disinfect the sink and floors with Anigene 1:100 with warm water (1:50 for isolation). Replace the mop head daily. Restock the consumables (Hibiscrub, cotton wool, disposable gloves, etc). Restock the diets. Clean all surfaces (door, door handles, computer keyboard, mouse and light fixtures with Anigene diluted to 1:100 (1:50 for isolation). Clean the windows and glass with Flash. Wash all bedding at 60c. Clean each kennel, including the kennel doors with 1:100 Anigene (1:50 for isolation). Follow SOP for cleaning a kennel. Either dry the kennel with paper towel or leave to air dry. Line the kennel with newspaper. Place a clean Vetbed (white for dogs, purple/blue for cats, grey for isolation). Clean and disinfect feeding bowls and utensils after each use - Clean with Hibiscrub and warm water, let soak in Angiene 1:100 (1:50 for isolation), rinse with water warm, drain and put away. Metal bowls can be sterilised in the autoclave Apply alcohol hand rub after handling each patient using the WHO method. Put 5l diluted Anigene 1:100 (1:50 for isolation) down each drain in kennels (3 in kennels, 1 in isolation) weekly. Prepared by VetNurse.co.uk . V1. 26/9/2023 Download "Cleaning Kennels and Cattery" as a Word doc here.https://www.vetnurse.co.uk/sops/w/veterinary-standard-operating-procedures/1135/cleaning-dental-suiteWed, 27 Sep 2023 13:51:00 GMT1a0763ec-3885-442c-853e-6cef656dfec5:de8c71c1-fbb2-4ab1-ae26-58298b588a2eArlo GuthrieDaily In house cleaning: Clean the worktops, cupboard doors, dental table, table top and mat, walls, window blinds, anaesthetic machine and dental machine with an appropriate disinfectant (see appendix A) Clean, tidy and organise the worktop. Empty the clinical waste bin and send for incineration. Normal waste bin is emptied and collected once every 3 weeks. Sharps bins are collected for incineration once full, and the sharps bin is replaced. The windows are cleaned with glass cleaner (see appendix A) Sweep and mop the floors with an appropriate disinfectant (see appendix A). Clean, tidy and organise the dental drawers. Restock consumables – disposable gloves, cotton wool, suture material, scalpel blades. Weekly In house cleaning: Empty the air compressor on the dental machine as per manufacturer’s guidelines. Appendix - Disinfectants We use Anigene as our disinfectant. It is made up daily for kennels and cattery in yellow buckets at a concentration rate of 1:100 (10ml Anigene to 1ltr water). We have spray bottles with 1:100 concentration in consult rooms, pharmacy, prep room, dental, laboratory, kennels, cattery, radiography, theatres. It is used to clean surfaces between each patient. We use a concentration on 1:100 to clean all floors, made up daily and disposed of correctly at the end of the day. Yellow bucket and yellow mops: kennels, cattery, waiting room. Green bucket and green mops: prep room, radiography, dental, scrub. Blue bucket and blue mops: both theatres. For cleaning isolation, we made up Anigene at a concentration of 1:50 in spray bottles, bucket and mop bucket Red bucket and red mops – Isolation Mop heads are washed in the washing machine at 60.c after each use. Clean all windows and glass daily with Flash Anti-bac Plus. Prepared by VetNurse.co.uk . V1. 26/9/2023 Download "Cleaning Dental Suite" as a Word doc here.https://www.vetnurse.co.uk/sops/w/veterinary-standard-operating-procedures/1139/cleaning-consult-roomsWed, 27 Sep 2023 13:43:00 GMT1a0763ec-3885-442c-853e-6cef656dfec5:330a8f25-7ee8-48af-90f1-f8894a98a701Arlo GuthrieIn house cleaning: Clean the sink with a cream cleaner (see appendix A). Clean the worktop, cupboard doors, table, table legs, walls, doors, light, keyboard and mouse with a disinfectant spray (see appendix A). Clean the window, pictures, blind and computer screen with a glass cleaner (see appendix A). Empty the clinical waste bin and replace the white bin bag. Empty the kidney dish into the DOOP bin. Empty and refill the otoscope pot with appropriate cleaner (see appendix A) Sharps bin are collected for incineration once full, and the sharps bin is replaced Clean out the thermometer pot and replace with cotton wool and Hibiscrub Clean and dry the metal ear pieces. They are sterilised at the end of each day in the autoclave. Restock the consumables – white roll, cotton wool, disposable gloves, cotton buds. Restock vaccination cards. Ensure microchip scanner is fully charged. Ensure there are nail clippers, stitch removers, pill givers in the drawer. Top up liver treats. Weekly in house cleaning Clean the air conditioning unit with disinfectant spray (see appendix A). External cleaning: The floor is swept and mopped using an appropriate disinfectant (see appendix A). Appendix A - Disinfectants We use Anigene as our disinfectant. It is made up daily for kennels and cattery in yellow buckets at a concentration rate of 1:100 (10ml Anigene to 1ltr water). We have spray bottles with 1:100 concentration in consult rooms, pharmacy, prep room, dental, laboratory, kennels, cattery, radiography, theatres. It is used to clean surfaces between each patient. We use a concentration on 1:100 to clean all floors, made up daily and disposed of correctly at the end of the day. Yellow bucket and yellow mops: kennels, cattery, waiting room. Green bucket and green mops: prep room, radiography, dental, scrub. Blue bucket and blue mops: both theatres. For cleaning isolation, we made up Anigene at a concentration of 1:50 in spray bottles, bucket and mop bucket Red bucket and red mops – Isolation Mop heads are washed in the washing machine at 60.c after each use. Windows and glass are cleaned with Flash Anti-bac Plus. Prepared by VetNurse.co.uk . V1. 26/9/2023 Download "Cleaning Consult Rooms" as a Word document here.https://www.vetnurse.co.uk/sops/w/veterinary-standard-operating-procedures/1134/cleaning-behind-fridgesWed, 27 Sep 2023 13:19:00 GMT1a0763ec-3885-442c-853e-6cef656dfec5:2aecab0f-f3ff-4114-bac8-501b5bd72bfaArlo GuthrieThe fridges are located in pharmacy, laboratory, reception and kennels. Once a month, the fridges need to be pulled out using the sack trolley. The backs of the fridge need to be carefully dusted. Vacuum or mop the floor behind the fridge. Wipe down the top, sides and front of the fridge. Put the fridge back in place. Ensure all the products are in the right place and the fridge is at the correct temperature. If there are any problems found, reported them to the head nurse or practice manager. Prepared by VetNurse.co.uk . V1. 26/9/2023 Download "Cleaning Behind Fridges" as a Word document here.