The LMU-CVM Animal Infectious Disease Control Plan and Biosecurity Procedures are intended to address contagious disease threats as they are encountered in this institution and to reduce the risk of nosocomial and zoonotic illness.
The document summarizes the plans and procedures to be used in the prevention and control of infectious diseases at LMU-CVM and the DVTC, and provides official policies regarding control of infectious diseases. All personnel working in for LMU-CVM at the DVTC will be trained and will follow all procedures and policies listed in the document. It is the responsibility of all DVTC Personnel (including students and volunteers) to recognize infectious disease risks at the DVTC, and to correct or report breaches in infection control procedures. Specific questions concerning the Animal Infectious Disease Control Plan and Biosecurity Procedures document LMU-CVM Biosecurity Committee. The document will be reviewed at least annually and modified as needed; updates will be posted on the LMU-CVM Web Page. The Animal Infectious Disease Control Plan and Biosecurity Procedures document is currently located with SOPs under the LMU IACUC documents. It may be accessed as follows:
- Log on to MyLMU
- Under “My Team Sites”, click ‘College of Veterinary Medicine’.
- Under “IACUC”, click ‘LMU Standard Operating Procedures’.
The LMU-CVM Animal Infectious Disease Control Plan and Biosecurity Procedures will be reviewed at least annually and as part of new employee training.