Veterinary Standard Operating Procedures

Pain management protocol for dogs, cats and rabbits

Arlo Guthrie — Thu, 09 Nov 2023 12:26:18 GMT

Current Revision posted to Veterinary Standard Operating Procedures by Arlo Guthrie on 11/9/2023 12:26:18 PM

Evaluate 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.

Pain Scores

Arlo Guthrie — Thu, 09 Nov 2023 10:27:09 GMT

Revision 1 posted to Veterinary Standard Operating Procedures by Arlo Guthrie on 11/9/2023 10:27:09 AM

Pain management protocol for dogs, cats and rabbits

Evaluate 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.

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.

Cleaning Theatre (Checklist)

Arlo Guthrie — Fri, 29 Sep 2023 11:52:38 GMT

Current Revision posted to Veterinary Standard Operating Procedures by Arlo Guthrie on 9/29/2023 11:52:38 AM

Theatre 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.

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Cleaning Theatre (Checklist)

Arlo Guthrie — Fri, 29 Sep 2023 11:36:31 GMT

Revision 8 posted to Veterinary Standard Operating Procedures by Arlo Guthrie on 9/29/2023 11:36:31 AM

Theatre 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.

Cleaning Theatre (Checklist)

Arlo Guthrie — Fri, 29 Sep 2023 11:35:46 GMT

Revision 7 posted to Veterinary Standard Operating Procedures by Arlo Guthrie on 9/29/2023 11:35:46 AM

Theatre 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.

Cleaning Theatre (Checklist)

Arlo Guthrie — Fri, 29 Sep 2023 11:35:10 GMT

Revision 6 posted to Veterinary Standard Operating Procedures by Arlo Guthrie on 9/29/2023 11:35:10 AM

Theatre 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.

Cleaning Theatre (Checklist)

Arlo Guthrie — Fri, 29 Sep 2023 11:34:47 GMT

Revision 5 posted to Veterinary Standard Operating Procedures by Arlo Guthrie on 9/29/2023 11:34:47 AM

Theatre 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.

Cleaning Theatre (Checklist)

Arlo Guthrie — Fri, 29 Sep 2023 11:33:05 GMT

Revision 4 posted to Veterinary Standard Operating Procedures by Arlo Guthrie on 9/29/2023 11:33:05 AM

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.

Cleaning Theatre (Checklist)

Arlo Guthrie — Fri, 29 Sep 2023 11:32:37 GMT

Revision 3 posted to Veterinary Standard Operating Procedures by Arlo Guthrie on 9/29/2023 11:32:37 AM

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.

Cleaning Theatre (Checklist)

Arlo Guthrie — Fri, 29 Sep 2023 11:31:41 GMT

Revision 2 posted to Veterinary Standard Operating Procedures by Arlo Guthrie on 9/29/2023 11:31:41 AM

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.

Cleaning Theatre (Checklist)

Arlo Guthrie — Fri, 29 Sep 2023 11:31:18 GMT

Revision 1 posted to Veterinary Standard Operating Procedures by Arlo Guthrie on 9/29/2023 11:31:18 AM

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.

All the best,

Arlo Guthrie
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Cleaning The Nurse Station

Arlo Guthrie — Fri, 29 Sep 2023 10:28:09 GMT

Current Revision posted to Veterinary Standard Operating Procedures by Arlo Guthrie on 9/29/2023 10:28:09 AM

Daily

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.

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Cleaning The Nurse Station

Arlo Guthrie — Fri, 29 Sep 2023 10:27:17 GMT

Revision 1 posted to Veterinary Standard Operating Procedures by Arlo Guthrie on 9/29/2023 10:27:17 AM

Daily

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.

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Cleaning The Locker Room

Arlo Guthrie — Fri, 29 Sep 2023 10:18:41 GMT

Current Revision posted to Veterinary Standard Operating Procedures by Arlo Guthrie on 9/29/2023 10:18:41 AM

Weekly

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.

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Cleaning The Locker Room

Arlo Guthrie — Fri, 29 Sep 2023 10:17:25 GMT

Revision 1 posted to Veterinary Standard Operating Procedures by Arlo Guthrie on 9/29/2023 10:17:25 AM

Weekly

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.

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Cleaning the Radiography Suite

Arlo Guthrie — Fri, 29 Sep 2023 10:12:12 GMT

Current Revision posted to Veterinary Standard Operating Procedures by Arlo Guthrie on 9/29/2023 10:12:12 AM

Daily:

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.

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Cleaning the Radiography Suite

Arlo Guthrie — Fri, 29 Sep 2023 10:11:14 GMT

Revision 1 posted to Veterinary Standard Operating Procedures by Arlo Guthrie on 9/29/2023 10:11:14 AM

Daily:

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.

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Cleaning Theatre

Arlo Guthrie — Fri, 29 Sep 2023 09:51:09 GMT

Current Revision posted to Veterinary Standard Operating Procedures by Arlo Guthrie on 9/29/2023 9:51:09 AM

Daily:

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.\

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Cleaning Theatre

Arlo Guthrie — Fri, 29 Sep 2023 09:50:28 GMT

Revision 1 posted to Veterinary Standard Operating Procedures by Arlo Guthrie on 9/29/2023 9:50:28 AM

Daily:

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.\

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Washing Hands

Arlo Guthrie — Fri, 29 Sep 2023 09:35:28 GMT

Current Revision posted to Veterinary Standard Operating Procedures by Arlo Guthrie on 9/29/2023 9:35:28 AM

Keep 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.

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