To help combat the spread of infectious agents, EPA registered disinfectants and/or sanitizers must be used in environments where surface borne infectious agents are most likely to exist.

These Hot Zones should include:

• Treatment Rooms
  
• Operating Rooms
• Surgery Recovery
• Sick Animal Containment
• Restrooms
• Public Areas
• Kennel Areas
• Anywhere there is existing and/or potential for the spread of an infectious agent.

KEEP IT VISUAL!

Placing Hand Sanitizing and Hot Zone Cleaning Stations in areas that are visual to your clients will provide them with a sense of security and confidence that you are providing a safe, clean and disease free environment for their valued pets.

Installing wall-mounted cleaning instructions and utilizing color-coded cleaning tools, such as mop handles, will assist your employees in implementing a consistent and effective cleaning protocol.

KEEP IT ECONOMICAL!

Utilizing mechanical dilution control and dispensing systems will help ensure solution efficacy, control use cost, reduce labor costs and create a safer working environment.

KEEP IT SAFE!

Discontinue the use of bleach and other chemicals that are hazardous to both humans and animals. Utilize wet-floor/caution signs to minimize the chance of slip-and-falls and keep Material Safety Data Information and Emergency Contact numbers readily accessible to all employees.

KEEP IT FRIENDLY!

Using green friendly solutions and procedures wherever and whenever possible will help create a safer environment for your clients, your employees and your community.

HOT ZONE BULLETINS

Mycobacteriumavium subspecies paratuberculosis and Crohns disease