ACMINF303 — Implement infection control in the handling and care of native wildlife

1 Identify requirements for caring for sick, injured or orphaned native wildlife

• 1.1Identify state/territory regulatory requirements for wildlife rehabilitation, shelter and/or foster care
• 1.2Source and interpret the key principles and requirements for infection control when working with wildlife from responsible agency
• 1.3Identify roles of key personnel within the work environment relating to infection control and biosecurity
• 1.4Identify common diseases and quarantine periods relating to specific species of native animals in own region or environment
• 1.5Identify zoonotic diseases relevant to wildlife handled in the work environment

2 Maintain personal safety and hygiene when handling native wildlife

• 2.1Recognise the risks of personal injury, contracting a zoonosis or other health problems, associated with working with wildlife and how these can be minimised
• 2.2Maintain personal hygiene when handling animals including washing and sanitising hands and covering cuts and abrasions according to infection control guidelines
• 2.3Maintain personal vaccinations/immunisations according to workplace requirements
• 2.4Comply with clothing requirements and correctly select, fit, and use personal protective equipment (PPE)
• 2.5Ensure personal hygiene and clean clothing when moving between captive animal enclosures to control spread of disease

3 Safely capture and handle native wildlife

• 3.1Observe native wildlife behaviour before approaching or handling to assess risks to safety of self, or other people or animals
• 3.2Use appropriate techniques, equipment and PPE to capture and handle wildlife to ensure minimum stress and avoid injuries to handlers
• 3.3Recognise dangerous species and follow species-specific, safe capture and handling techniques or contact a specialist handler or organisation for assistance
• 3.4Secure native wildlife in appropriate enclosure, container and/or vehicle ensuring that the animal is not able to escape or be harmed during transport

4 Assess condition and house captured wildlife

• 4.1Recognise signs of common diseases, including handling and transport stress, and/or assess the condition of injuries affecting the captured wildlife
• 4.2Carry out basic first aid or take captured wildlife to a veterinarian depending on animal condition and nature of injury
• 4.3Set up enclosures in a location and environment that minimises the risk of disease and contamination
• 4.4Separate animals according to zoning or protective barrier requirements to limit containment of potential disease risks
• 4.5Ensure enclosures and bedding minimise potential contamination of the individual and other wildlife on the premise
• 4.6Assess rehabilitation and plan release requirements for individual wildlife according to agency and regulatory requirements

5 Care for wildlife

• 5.1Check quality of feed, supplements and water, locate away from potential sources of contamination and store in designated areas
• 5.2Clean, disinfect and/or sterilise feeding bottles and containers to prevent contamination and minimise the spread of disease
• 5.3Control access to different areas of the work environment and limit human contact according to infection control guidelines
• 5.4Monitor the health and condition of the wildlife responding to individual needs

6 Maintain clean and hygienic wildlife captive environments

• 6.1Select and prepare appropriate cleaning products, disinfectants and cleaning equipment for activity
• 6.2Clean and disinfect animal captive environments according to infection control guidelines and cleaning product instructions
• 6.3Change wildlife bedding and/or sort washable items for laundering or disposal
• 6.4Ensure enclosures, feed and water are free of contaminants, rodents and vermin
• 6.5Dispose of waste according to infection control and environmental practices, and local government requirements

7 Maintain records and report infection control and biosecurity activity

• 7.1Fill in organisational records or documentation relating to infection control according to guidelines
• 7.2Report infection control incidents and signs of contagious disease according to regulatory and agency requirements

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