[nagdu] Taking Dogs to Hospitals

Tue Feb 8 19:11:19 UTC 2011

I also wonder given all the human health info, why they waited so long to spring the "dog needs a health check" too on you. What would happen if you didn't take the assignment now that they've spent money on you? I think the timing of this request would upset me more then the "we have to see if the dog is healthy" request. That in my oppinion could have been done much sooner.

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Subject: Re: [nagdu] Taking Dogs to Hospitals

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>
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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" 
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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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