Veterinary hospitals frequently admit patients with potentially infectious conditions, necessitating stringent isolation practices to prevent the spread of infections to other animals, transmission to hospital staff and visitors, and further complications for the patient themselves. This session will delve into the critical importance of barrier nursing, detailing the practical steps and protocols necessary to create effective isolation environments across various clinical settings.
Participants will gain insights into:
• The principles and application of barrier nursing to ensure a physical and procedural separation between infectious patients and others.
• Strategies for establishing isolation areas in diverse veterinary environments, from small clinics to large hospitals, including essential design considerations and resource allocation.
• Comprehensive approaches to the disinfection of equipment and management of waste to uphold high standards of hygiene and infection control.
The Australian Veterinary Nurse and Technician (AVNAT) Regulatory Council has allocated (1) AVNAT CPD point to this continuing education activity.
Recorded 4 December 2024
Speaker:
Asha Yeoman
Asha Yeoman, CertIVVN DipVN(ECC) GradCertClinEd RVN AVN
After holding state committee leadership positions for many years, in 2020 Asha was elected onto the VNCA’s National Board of Directors where she has enjoyed contributing to the advancement of and advocacy for the nursing industry across Australia. In 2024, she was elected into her current role as Vice President of the VNCA. Asha has a passion for educating nurses and is a guest lecturer at tertiary institutions in Melbourne. She also frequently speaks at conferences and events, authors articles for publication in the Australian Veterinary Nurses Journal, and mentors junior and student nurses. To further support her pursuit in learning and teaching, she is currently studying a Masters degree in Clinical Education.
