Veterinary Practice Zoonotic Disease Surveillance and Staff Health Checklist
Veterinary workers have elevated occupational exposure to zoonotic diseases. This quarterly surveillance checklist identifies emerging risks, verifies staff health protections, and ensures post-exposure protocols are current.
- Industry: Veterinary
- Frequency: Quarterly
- Estimated Time: 30-45 minutes
- Role: Practice Owner / Infection Control Officer
- Total Items: 36
Rabies Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis
Verify rabies vaccination status for all at-risk staff.
- All staff with animal contact have completed 3-dose rabies pre-exposure series?
- Rabies virus neutralizing antibody titers checked within past 2 years?
- All staff with adequate titers (at or above 0.5 IU/mL)?
- Boosters administered for staff with inadequate titers?
- New staff offered rabies PrEP before animal exposure begins?
- Post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) protocol documented for bites/scratches?
Hepatitis B Vaccination
Verify hepatitis B vaccination for all BBP-exposed staff.
- Hepatitis B 3-dose series offered to all staff per OSHA 1910.1030(f)?
- Hepatitis B vaccination series completed or declination documented?
- Post-vaccination titer (anti-HBs) confirmed adequate for all vaccinated staff?
- Non-responders to initial series managed per CDC guidance (second series or declination)?
- Hepatitis B vaccination records on file per OSHA requirement?
- Hepatitis B vaccination offered at no cost to employees per OSHA?
High-Risk Staff Accommodations
Identify and protect high-risk staff.
- Pregnant staff identified and risk-based work restrictions in place?
- Specific high-risk animal contact restrictions communicated in writing?
- Immunocompromised staff identified and job modifications in place?
- Staff with HIV or chronic Hepatitis B accommodated per ADA/ADAAA?
- Voluntary health disclosure process allowing staff to report conditions without penalty?
- Occupational health physician referral available for complex situations?
Post-Exposure Protocols
Verify post-exposure response protocols are current.
- Bite and scratch wound management protocol posted in clinic?
- Staff trained: immediate wound washing with soap and water for 15 minutes?
- Needlestick/sharps exposure protocol: squeeze, wash, report chain documented?
- Physician or occupational health referral within 24 hours for significant exposures?
- Rabies PEP decision protocol available (animal vaccination status, exposure type)?
- Occupationally acquired zoonotic illnesses recorded on OSHA 300 log?
Emerging Zoonotic Disease Surveillance
Monitor for emerging zoonotic threats.
- CDC and AVMA zoonotic disease alerts monitored quarterly?
- Staff briefed on any emerging zoonotic threats relevant to practice species?
- Any cluster of unexplained illness in staff investigated for zoonotic cause?
- Relationship with state veterinarian for disease reporting established?
- One Health zoonotic case reporting to local health department when warranted?
- Animal patient illness clusters investigated for potential zoonotic significance?
Documentation
Maintain required zoonotic risk program documentation.
- Employee vaccination records maintained in confidential files?
- Exposure incident log maintained per OSHA 1910.1030(h)?
- OSHA 300, 300A, and 301 records current?
- Annual BBP and zoonotic training records on file?
- Exposure Control Plan reviewed and updated annually per OSHA?
- Next quarterly zoonotic surveillance review scheduled?
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Why Use This Veterinary Practice Zoonotic Disease Surveillance and Staff Health Checklist?
This veterinary practice zoonotic disease surveillance and staff health checklist helps veterinary teams maintain compliance and operational excellence. Designed for practice owner / infection control officer professionals, this checklist covers 36 critical inspection points across 6 sections. Recommended frequency: quarterly.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Veterinary Practice Zoonotic Disease Surveillance and Staff Health Checklist cover?
This checklist covers 36 inspection items across 6 sections: Rabies Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis, Hepatitis B Vaccination, High-Risk Staff Accommodations, Post-Exposure Protocols, Emerging Zoonotic Disease Surveillance, Documentation. It is designed for veterinary operations and compliance.
How often should this checklist be completed?
This checklist should be completed quarterly. Each completion takes approximately 30-45 minutes.
Who should use this Veterinary Practice Zoonotic Disease Surveillance and Staff Health Checklist?
This checklist is designed for Practice Owner / Infection Control Officer professionals in the veterinary industry. It can be used for self-assessments, team audits, and regulatory compliance documentation.
Can I download this checklist as a PDF?
Yes, this checklist is available as a free PDF download. You can also use it digitally in the POPProbe mobile app for real-time data capture, photo documentation, and automatic reporting.