IC11 - Guidance for animals in the healthcare setting
Target Audience
All CWP staff
Purpose
It is recognised that animals, can provide therapeutic benefits to service users. This policy will ensure that animals that are brought onto CWP premises or are resident on CWP premises for therapeutic benefits are protected from harm. I addition any staff, visitors or patients who may have contact with visiting or resident animals are afforded the same protection.
Origin
Lead Executive
Director of Nursing, Therapies Patient Partnership
Author Details
Infection Prevention and Control Team
01244 397700
Policy dates & history
Implementation Date
01 June 2020
Approval Meeting
Infection Prevention and Control Sub-Committee