Title: Sanitize animal treatment area.
Course: Veterinary Science I (18105-I) > Section: Performing Maintenance Functions

Sanitizing should include

- wearing required PPE (i.e., gloves, respirators, face, and ear protection)
- choosing products and equipment for the task
- following the standard procedures for sanitizing animal treatment areas.

Process/Skill Questions:

- Why should an examination table be sanitized between each use?
- What are some problems a facility may encounter if sanitation is ignored?
- What steps can be taken to minimize exposure to fumes for people and animals?
- Why is it important to routinely wipe down exam room walls and baseboards?

Teacher Resource:

- Keep It Clean: Infection Control and Biosecurity in Veterinary Medicine by the Numbers; American Animal Hospital Association (https://www.aaha.org/globalassets/05-pet-health-resources/virox_booklet24.pdf)