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Exotic Disease
Response
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Training Agenda
During this session we will cover:
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Your role
Process and procedures
Safety
Checking samples received
Handling, packaging, labelling and documentation
IRS
Logging samples
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What you will learn
By the end of this module you will be able to:
• Explain the role of a Sample Reception Administrator in
an incursion response
• Interpret the IRS process and procedures for ‘Receive
samples and send to Lab’
• Identify hazards in relation to sample handling and
transport, and the controls relevant to each
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What you will learn….
AND:
• Identify issues in relation to quality and documentation of
samples received
• Package samples in accordance with IATA regulations
and the Sample Package Checklist
• Enter sample data into IRS and print ‘Lab submission
form’
• Log package details and update logs
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Knowledge Checks
• Are not designed to Pass or Fail you!
• Make sure you have understood what you have
learned before moving on to the next module.
• You can refer to your reference material (Workbook,
handouts etc.) if you need to.
• If you haven’t achieved 100% accuracy, I’ll provide
some help before we move on to the next topic.
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1: Your role
Objective
By the end of this topic you will be able to:
• Explain your role in an incursion response.
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Overall response structures
National Co-ordination
Response Centre
FORT
FORT
FORT
Restricted
Restricted
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Place
Place
Place
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Place
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At the FORT
• What is it ?
• Where is it?
• Its purpose?
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FORT structure
Satellite HQ
manager
Admin
coordinator
Logistics
Sample
Reception
Administrator
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VETS
Other
admin
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Your role
Samples from field
YOU
Samples to IDC
Check samples in
Pack
Document
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Who do you rely on?
• Field Vets
For
• Quality of samples and storage of those samples
during transport
• Accuracy of sample labeling and documentation
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If vet documentation is
inadequate
• Incomplete or inaccurate information on the Visit
document
• This could lead to:
– Your having to phone the
vet for clarification
– Your passing on inaccurate
information to IDC
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Who relies on you
• IDC
• Surveillance, Organism Management and
Organism Investigation
For
• Quality of samples
• Authenticity of samples
• Speedy transport
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Sections affected by your performance
Surveillance
To quickly identify any new
infections and ensure early
intervention.
Organism management
To eradicate the disease from
infected properties
Organism investigation
To identify likely infection date
and other properties that may
be affected
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Surveillance
• Need information on whether the disease is
on a property
• They then declare an IP/SP
• If the information is wrong or late:
– Infected places missed
– Disease spread likely
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Organism Management
• Need information on extent of infection and
which groups are infected
• They then decide what controls to implement
• If the information is wrong or late:
– Could choose wrong controls
– Disease spread likely
– Eradication delayed
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Organism Investigation
• Need information on extent of disease on a
property
• They then decide likely infection date and where
it could have spread to
• If the information is wrong or late:
– Could miscalculate dates
– Could miss properties
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2: Processes and procedures
Objective
By the end of this topic you will be able to:
• Interpret the IRS process and procedures for ‘Receive
samples and send to Lab’
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3: Safety
Objective
By the end of this topic you will be able to:
• Identify hazards in relation to sample handling and
transport, and the controls relevant to each
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IATA regulations
 Packaging, labelling and transport of infectious
substances
 Must be trained
 Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) certified
 Lasts 2 years
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HSNO Act, 1996
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Handling of hazardous substances
Formalin is hazardous
‘Approved Handler’ certification required
At least one approved handler in the FORT
Lasts 5 years
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Handling formalin
1. Wear gloves
2. Work in a well ventilated room
3. Don’t sniff it
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Handling infectious substances
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Depends on the disease
You will be fully briefed
Follow instructions
Wear PPE provided
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2: Checking samples received
Objective
By the end of this topic you will be able to:
• Identify issues in relation to quality and documentation of
samples received
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2: Handling, packing & documentation
Objective
By the end of this topic you will be able to:
• Package samples
– Wearing correct PPE
– Following safety procedures for handling
– In accordance with IATA regulations & the Sample Package
Checklist
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2: IRS
Objective
By the end of this topic you will be able to:
• Enter sample data into IRS and print ‘Lab submission
form’
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2: Logging samples
Objective
By the end of this topic you will be able to:
• Log package details and update logs
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