Ethical, Legal and Safety Issues- HOSA VET

ethics

system of moral principles that determine the behavior and actions of a group

ASPCA stands for

American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals

it is a privilege or right to own an animal?

privilege which can be taken away

What do you do if you suspect an animal is being abused?

Contact other veterinarians and official authorities

board of veterinary medical examiners

committee of veterinarian professionals and non veterinarians which interpret laws and standards offered to veterinary patients

• goal: protect the consumer and review cases of negligence of a vet

Three R’s of biomedical research

Replacement: only use animals when there are no non-animal models

Reduction: Keep the number of animals to a minimum

Refinement: The comfort of the animal is very important

Primary function of a vet

To protect the health and welfare of the animal in care

Law

Principles that regulate an action and have serious consequences

Laws affecting a vet practice (2 groups)

1) laws that ensure quality of vet service to patients

2) laws that provide a non hostile and safe environment for the public

OSHA

Occupational Safety and Health Act-
Designed to create a safe workplace for all

Animal Welfare Act (AWA)

All federal laws within the biomedical industry

CDC

Center of Disease Control-00

Establishes specific guidelines for the safe handling and management of infectious diseases in the biomedical industry

Biosafety Level 1

No risk of Disease to humans

• animal vaccines, nonpathogenic strains of bacteria, infectious disases

Biosafety Level 2

Potential cause of disease to people

• Sharps container, gloves, limiting access to areas, disposal of equipment

Biosafety level 3

Potential lethal diseases to human

• Testing personnel of disease, controlled access, decontamination of disases

Biosafety Level 4

Life-threatening diseases to humans

• Rarely handled, but shower in and shower out a long with fill body protection is used

Aseptic technique

• tie long hair

• closed toe slip proof shoes

• lifting: keep back straight and don’t bend over the patient

• Storing supplies: Store heavy supplies in lower shelves and lighter supplies in top shelves

• Toxic substances: Eat or drink in areas with no toxic substances and refrigerate vaccines in separate fridges than employ food fridges

• Heating devices: Eye level or below

• Eye safety: Know where they eyewash is and always wear safety glasses

• Hazards of animal handling:

  1) DO NOT LET PATIENTS RESTRAIN THEIR OWN ANIMALS.

  2) Stay alert when working with animals

  3) Wear proper PPE at all times

Zoonotic disases

Wear gloves