1 Exotic Disease Response Training Introduction to Treatment

2 Session Outcome At the end of this session, you should be able to: describe what Treatment is name the roles involved in Treatment describe, at a high level, what those roles do explain where Treatment fits into the Exotic Disease Response process, and decipher common treatment terminology

Introduction to Treatment 3 During this session we will cover: Training Agenda 1.What is Treatment? 2.Exotic Disease Response Roles – Movement Control Group/Organism Management Group 3.Where Treatment fits in the Exotic Disease Response process 4.Common Treatment terminology and definitions 5.Introduction to Treatment Knowledge Check

Introduction to Treatment 4 A process or procedure that removes the risk of disease spread or contamination from a risk good or risk activity What is Treatment?

Introduction to Treatment 5 Treatment Activities 1. Disinfect 2. Clean 3. Disinfect Controlling all run off

Introduction to Treatment 6 Outlines the objectives for the Treatment Teams Contains technical information for the Unwanted Organism Outlines suitable disinfectants to use in the Treatment Process Response Policy

Introduction to Treatment 7 Treatment Teams Treatment of vehicles that have or may have come into contact with infected/susceptible animals Treatment of farm vehicles, buildings and equipment on an infected property

Introduction to Treatment 8 Movement Control Preventing disease spread by Controlled Area notices and Restricted Place notices and their conditions Also includes the processing of movement permits, management of perimeter controls, hygiene barriers and signage, and the provision of conveyance decontamination sites

Introduction to Treatment 9 Organism Management Activities to prevent an unwanted organism infecting new hosts May include host depopulation and disposal, vaccination, and decontamination of infected places

Introduction to Treatment 10 Treatment Response Roles Movement Control Manager Movement Permitting Coordinator Checkpoint & Patrol Coordinator Vehicle Treatment Coordinator Movement Permitting Team Leader Administration Coordinator Checkpoint Team Leader Patrol Team Leader Vehicle Treatment Team Leader Admin Team Leader Call Center Operator Checkpoint Officer Patrol Officer Vehicle Treatment Operator Administration Officer Movement Permitting Officer

Introduction to Treatment 11 Treatment Response Roles… Valuation Coordinator Depopulation Coordinator Disposal Coordinator Treatment Coordinator Administration Coordinator Security Officer Mustering Team Leader Valuer Depopulation Contractor Disposal Contractor Treatment Operator Restricted Place Manager Health and Safety Officer Disposal Team Leader Treatment Team Leader Depopulation Team Leader Valuation Team Le a der Restricted Place Operations Manager Gate Controller Musterers Organism Management Manager

Introduction to Treatment 12 Coordinate the acquisition and deployment of sufficient, adequately trained and briefed personnel and resources for the treatment of vehicles in an incursion response Schedule vehicle treatments Negotiate for the acquisition or creation of new vehicle treatment sites and facilities, and Coordinate, monitor and report on vehicle treatments outputs Vehicle Treatment Coordinator

Introduction to Treatment 13 Vehicle Treatment Team Leader Lead a group of people in treating vehicles, equipment and other materials associated with Infected or Suspect places to remove (suspected) contaminated material Oversee the establishment and maintenance of a Treatment Site, and Identify and report on the suitability of new sites as potential Treatment Sites

Introduction to Treatment 14 Treatment Coordinator Coordinate the acquisition and deployment of sufficient, adequately trained and briefed personnel and resources for the treatment of contaminated materials and property on Restricted Places in an incursion response, and Coordinate, monitor and report on decontamination and treatment across Restricted Places

Introduction to Treatment 15 Lead a group of people in treating vehicles, equipment and other materials to remove contaminated material and/or eliminate contamination on a Restricted Place Oversee the establishment and maintenance of a Treatment Pad on a Restricted Place Provide technical advice to other teams in the safe application of chemicals and disinfectants, and Check the readiness of a Restricted Place for Final Inspection Treatment Team Leader

Introduction to Treatment 16 Treatment Site –Decontaminate vehicles Treatment Pad/RP –Decontaminate vehicles and machinery –Decontaminate Restricted Place Treatment Operator

Introduction to Treatment 17 Exotic Disease Response Process

Introduction to Treatment 18 Treatment Site – A treatment operation outside a restricted place for the purposes of treating vehicles. Usually an established premises with a treatment area and equipment Treatment Pad – An area on a Restricted Place set up for the treatment of vehicles Treatment Terminology

Introduction to Treatment 19 Treatment Definitions Contamination – Presence of a substance that could harbour the unwanted organism on a surface e.g. fat, protein (blood, tissue, secretions), faeces, ingesta, and dirt Decontaminate - Cleaning and disinfecting an infected place, conveyor or risk good to remove the ability of an infective agent to act as a source of infection

Introduction to Treatment 20 Treatment Definitions Cleaning – The removal of visible contamination from surfaces Disinfecting - Using a disinfectant to destroy disease carrying micro-organisms pH – The level of acidity/alkalinity of a water solution on a scale of 1 to 14 –pH 7 is neutral (neither acidic or alkaline) –below 7 is acidic (e.g. citric acid) –above 7 is alkaline (e.g. Sodium Hydroxide)

Introduction to Treatment 21 During this session we covered: Session Summary 1.What is Treatment? 2.Exotic Disease Response Roles – Movement Control Group/Organism Management Group 3.Where Treatment fits in the Exotic Disease Response process 4.Common Treatment terminology and definitions