[nagdu] Taking Dogs to Hospitals

[Julie J]

No idea about the legality, but out of curiosity, did they ask you for your 
medical records?  I'd think if they were that concerned about contagions, 
they'd be screening the people. Do they advise you if a patient is 
contagious?  Will you have to wear gloves or take any precautions?  I think 
it might also matter where the volunteering is taking place, in the home, a 
specialty care center or a hospital.

Best of luck!
Julie

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Cindy Ray" <cindyray at gmail.com>
To: "the National Association of Guide Dog Users NAGDU Mailing List" 
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Sent: Tuesday, February 08, 2011 12:19 PM
Subject: [nagdu] Taking Dogs to Hospitals


>I am planning to do volunteer work at a hospital in Des Moines, specific 
>their hospice facility. They are asking me for Fisher's medical records to 
>make sure he is up-to-date on vaccinations, etc. because of "their 
>vulnerable patients." Can they really do that? I personally don't even see 
>the point since these folks aren't going to have that much contact with 
>him. However, orientation is tomorrow, so I feel I hae to comply where 
>possible. Curious about this though.
> Cindy
>
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