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A Survey of Infection Prevention and Animal Assisted Activity Policies in Healthcare Facilities - United States, 2023
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A Survey of Infection Prevention and Animal Assisted Activity Policies in Healthcare Facilities - United States, 2023

Michael A. Ben-Aderet, Souci Louis, Jonathan D. Grein, Susan E. Beekmann, Philip M. Polgreen and Daniel Z. Uslan
American journal of infection control, Vol.52(12), pp.1460-1462
12/2024
DOI: 10.1016/j.ajic.2024.06.024
PMCID: PMC11568945
PMID: 38964660
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https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11568945/pdf/nihms-2009516.pdfView
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Abstract

In a survey of 104 U.S. infectious disease specialists, 88% reported working in facilities that allow Animal Assisted Activities or Pet Visitation. Variability existed in the species of animals allowed, restricted areas, and veterinary assessments, demonstrating a need to standardize infection prevention approaches across healthcare facilities to mitigate potential risks.
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