[AAVE] Fwd: COVID-19 Advice for Client Interactions in Your Practice

[Marta MONINA]

Estimados, desde la Asociación Americana de Especialistas en Equinos me han
hecho llegar sugerencias desde la AVMA, creo que es muy interesante la
serie de sugerencias que mandan para la comunidad veterinaria, se las
remito por si les interesa para difundir entre los colegas... Adjunto una
traducción de la nota original

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De: American Association of Equine Practitioners <webmaster at aaep.org>
Date: vie., 13 mar. 2020 a las 12:06
Subject: COVID-19 Advice for Client Interactions in Your Practice
To: <martamonina014 at gmail.com>


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Dear Dr. Monina:

As COVID-19 continues to spread throughout most of the world, our thoughts
and deepest sympathies are extended to all who have been affected by the
disease. The AAEP has been monitoring the pandemic closely and is committed
to helping your practice and your clients stay healthy. As health officials
and our local communities continue to respond to the global spread of the
virus, we are providing some resources for you.

In order to mitigate the risk of exposure to COVID-19 during interactions
with clients, the AAEP Infectious Disease Committee shares the following
advice for veterinary professionals:

   - Require hand sanitization for all clients entering and leaving a
   clinic/hospital.
   - Institute for staff a no-hand-shake policy with clients and visitors
   to the clinic/hospital as well as with each other. Hand sanitization
   between all client interactions should be required.
   - Limit the number of individuals attending an appointment to one owner
   or handler per horse. Additional owners can be asked to join the
   appointment via FaceTime or speakerphone.
   - Ensure that those responsible for cleaning your practice, ambulatory
   vehicle and equipment are using appropriate disinfectants for
COVID-19. These
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   are effective in killing viral pathogens, including COVID-19. Focus
   cleaning efforts on door and stall handles, railings, flat door handles,
   shared practice equipment and other frequently touched surfaces.
   - Prior to each upcoming appointment, communicate your healthy practice
   procedures to clients. Reschedule the appointments of any clients
   exhibiting symptoms of illness that include cough, fever (100.4°F/38°C or
   higher) and/or shortness of breath, or have traveled to an area of active
   COVID-19 transmission within the previous two weeks. Access CDC travel
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   If an animal must receive immediate medical evaluation and the owner is
   ill, ask the owner to arrange for another individual to be present.
   - Temporarily waive cancellation policies for ill owners.
   - Conduct telemedicine rechecks for patients when possible.
   - Reschedule client education seminars and other group practice events.

The following resources provide credible guidance regarding COVID-19 in
veterinary practice and overall community safety measures:

AVMA COVID-19: What Veterinarians Need to Know
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AVMA COVID-19: FAQs for Pet Owners
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Centers for Disease Control: Preventing the Spread of COVID-19 in
Communities
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World Health Organization
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The AAEP will continue to send information to assist your practice, your
clients and the equine community in the days ahead. If you have a question
about COVID-19 as it relates to your practice, please contact Keith Kleine,
staff liaison to the AAEP Infectious Disease Committee, at kkleine at aaep.org
or (859) 233-0147.

Sincerely,

Dr. David Frisbie
2020 AAEP President
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