[nagdu] Taking Dogs to Hospitals

Julie J julielj at neb.rr.com
Tue Feb 8 19:02:07 UTC 2011


Okay, if they are doing all that, I think I'd provide them with the vet 
records.

sometimes I think people are just nosy, or they like to create paperwork or 
they look for a reason to exclude a guide dog.  since they are being that 
thorough with the people, I tend to believe it's genuine health concerns in 
this case.

Still no idea what might be legally required though.

Julie



----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Cindy Ray" <cindyray at gmail.com>
To: "NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users" 
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Sent: Tuesday, February 08, 2011 12:51 PM
Subject: Re: [nagdu] Taking Dogs to Hospitals


> 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.
>>
>> Best of luck!
>> Julie
>>
>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Cindy Ray" <cindyray at gmail.com>
>> To: "the National Association of Guide Dog Users NAGDU Mailing List" 
>> <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
>> 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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