Risk Management Protocols Flashcards
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Which infection control practice is considered MANDATORY after every AAT session involving direct animal contact?
Answer: Handwashing with soap and water or use of alcohol-based hand sanitizer
Hand hygiene after animal contact is a foundational infection control measure to prevent zoonotic pathogen transmission to humans.
When developing a facility-specific AAT risk management plan, which stakeholder group is MOST critical to include?
Answer: Infection control officers and facility administration
Infection control officers and administration establish facility policy authority and ensure AAT protocols align with healthcare safety standards.
An AAT dog passes its annual health screening but begins showing lameness between visits. The handler should:
Answer: Suspend the animal from AAT work and seek veterinary evaluation immediately
Any new health concern requires prompt veterinary evaluation before the animal continues AAT work, as pain can increase bite risk and animal distress.
What is the primary purpose of an animal's 'opt-out' or escape route during an AAT session?
Answer: To give the animal agency and reduce forced compliance that increases stress
Providing escape routes gives the therapy animal behavioral choice, reducing chronic stress and the likelihood of defensive aggression.
A client discloses a recent MRSA infection during an AAT intake assessment. The MOST appropriate response is to:
Answer: Defer animal contact and consult with the treatment team regarding infection status
While MRSA is not typically zoonotic from client to animal, active infections signal immune compromise and require medical team consultation before animal contact.
What does a 'two-failure' or 'strike system' commonly refer to in AAT animal evaluation programs?
Answer: A protocol where an animal showing stress signals twice in a session is removed
Many AAT programs remove the therapy animal from a session if it displays stress signals on two separate occasions, prioritizing animal welfare and client safety.
Which scenario BEST illustrates the concept of 'informed consent' in an AAT risk management context?
Answer: The client receives and signs a specific disclosure about AAT risks, benefits, and the option to decline
True informed consent for AAT requires explicit, written disclosure of risks and benefits and confirmation that participation is voluntary.