avt session 1: the principles of outbreak response
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This is the first of a series of 6 presentations on the subject of Emergency Response to an outbreak of Avian Influenza.TRANSCRIPT
- 1. Harm Kiezebrink Research Fellow Faculty of Veterinary Science Queensland University
2. The 4 principles of outbreak response 1. Protect human health 2. Contain the virus Dont let the virus escape 3. Make the outbreak a single event 4. Protect animal health 2 2014 Applied Veterinary Technologies Europe AB 3. 3 The principles in practice Human safety first limit the number of responders Use the right technique no contact between responders and infected birds Focus on processes use simple instructions and standard procedures Well-prepared organisation Use an Incident Command System structure Well prepared logistics Contract key suppliers in advance 2014 Applied Veterinary Technologies Europe AB 4. Virus containment Culling in action in Holland, 2003 4 2014 Applied Veterinary Technologies Europe AB 5. Principle 3: make it to a single event combine different steps in the process Stop virus reproduction Reduce the virus load on contaminated materials Prevent contaminated materials from reintroducing infections Dispose and destroy contaminated materials safely 5 2014 Applied Veterinary Technologies Europe AB 6. Protect animals Prevent animals to be killed 6 Kill humanly: minimalize unnecessary stress and pain Kill as little numbers as possible Prevent and protect by imposing biosecurity measures 2014 Applied Veterinary Technologies Europe AB 7. 7 Operational management risks - Main conclusions - Human involvement Reduce the number of responders during culling Prevent contamination by using full PPE during the entire process Reduce human exposure during cleaning & disinfection 2014 Applied Veterinary Technologies Europe AB 8. 8 Operational management risks - Main conclusions - Use of techniques Stop virus reproduction by culling as soon as possible after confirmation Use detergent on carcasses, directly after the birds are are culled to reduce the virus load 2014 Applied Veterinary Technologies Europe AB 9. Question and Answer Reflection: Whats on your mind? 9 9 AVT Applied Veterinary Technologies Europe AB Address details: c/o INTRED, Sdra Hamnen 2, 45142 Uddevalla, Sweden Org.nr: 556792-1944 - Phone: +44 7452 272 358- E-mail: [email protected]