[nagdu] Taking Dogs to Hospitals

[Cindy Ray]

Oh, you hae to have a blood test to determine to what you are and are not immune and then shots for things such as hepatitus if you are shown to not be immune. Mumps they suggest but don't force that. You have to have two TB Teststo make sure of the outcome of the first. And they will not put their volunteers at risk with patients known to be contageous in ways that would be detrimental. You also hae to commit to six months with them because the bloodwork, the TB tests, and the shots are on their dime.


On Feb 8, 2011, at 12:31 PM, Julie J wrote:

> 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.
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> Best of luck!
> Julie
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>> 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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