Who let the dogs out? Infection control did: Utility of dogs in health care settings and infection control aspects
Who let the dogs out? Infection control did: Utility of dogs in health care settings and infection control aspects
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DOI：
10.1016/j.ajic.2005.06.005
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发表时间：
2006-06-01
影响因子：
4.9
通讯作者：
Stevens, David A.
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作者：
DiSalvo, Heidi;Haiduven, Donna;Stevens, David A.
研究证实，动物能改善人类的心理和生理健康。因此，医疗机构已经开始实施一些项目，比如“毛茸茸的朋友基金会”，把动物带到医院来改善病人的生活质量。在实施这些计划时。必须考虑到潜在的不良事件，如恐惧症、过敏，特别是人畜共患疾病传播的可能性。圣克拉拉谷医疗中心（圣克拉拉谷医疗中心），一个拥有600张床位的县教学医院，设有专科（如烧伤、康复）。和儿科护理)，已经实施了将动物纳入医疗保健环境的项目。这个设施允许三类狗与他们的病人互动：服务犬。“毛茸茸的朋友基金会”的治疗犬和宠物探访犬。当这些项目在SCVMC实施时，三类狗的角色就变得模糊了。美国残疾人法案（ADA）规定，服务性动物不能被禁止进入任何地区。例如，“禁止宠物入内”的政策不适用于这些动物。不能要求提供个人残疾证明或服务性动物的健康或训练证明。这个项目的目的是通过澄清有关动物的政策来维持这些计划。特别是狗。在医疗环境中。这样做是为了给病人和工作人员提供一个安全和愉快的环境。制定了一个综合表来描述三类狗和相应的政策。治疗犬和探视犬比服务犬受到更多限制。治疗犬和探视犬都需要健康鉴定和证明，并被禁止进入设施的某些区域，包括重症监护病房和隔离室。通过遵守现行的政策和法规，这些项目的风险可以降到最低。工作人员应接受适当的术语和程序教育，以防止这些动物的类别和角色模糊。
Research has substantiated that animals improve human health, both psychologically and physiologically. Therefore, healthcare facilities have begun to implement programs, such as the "Furry Friends Foundation," that bring animals into the facility to improve the quality of life of patients. When implementing these programs. consideration Must be given to potential adverse events such as phobias, allergies, and particularly the possibility of zoonotic disease transmission. Santa Clara Valley Medical Centre (SCVMC), a 600-bed county teaching hospital with specialized units (e.g., for burns, rehabilitation. and pediatric care), has implemented programs that incorporate animals into the healthcare setting. This facility allows three categories of dogs to interact with their patients: service dogs. therapy dogs, and pet visitation dogs by the "Furry Friends Foundation." A blurring of the roles of the three categories of dogs occurred when these programs were put into place at SCVMC. The American with Disabilities Act (ADA) states that service animals cannot be prohibited from any area. For example, a "no pet allowed" policy could not apply to these animals. Proof of a person's disability or proof of the service animal's health or training cannot be required. The purpose of this project was to maintain these programs by clarifying the policies regarding animals. specifically dogs. in the healthcare setting. This had to take place to provide a safe and enjoyable environment for the patients and the staff. A comprehensive table was developed to delineate the three categories of dogs and the corresponding policies. Therapy dogs and the visitation animals are more restricted than service dogs. Both therapy dogs and visitation dogs require identification and certification of health and are excluded from certain areas of the facility including intensive care units and isolation rooms. By complying with the Current policies and regulations, the risks from these programs can be minimized. Staff should be educated on the proper terminology and procedures to prevent a blurring of the categories and roles of these animals.