Demographic Information

Demographic Information

I plan to attend the 2010 ACLAM Forum
51% (94) 49% (89) Yes No

Which of the following BEST represents the number of years you have been practicing laboratory animal medicine? 5% (9) 13% (24) 22% (41) 19% (36) 0 to 5 years 6 to 10 years 41% (76) 11 to 15 years 16 to 25 years > 25 years

Which of the following BEST describes your primary employer?
3% (6) 2% (3) 8% (14) 53% (98) 11% (20) Academia 24% (45) Industry Government Non-profit Consulting Other

Which of the following species does your institution presently maintain in their animal facility?
93% 97% 78% 63% 62% 62% 10% 59% 56% 55% 44% 41% 35% 32% 29% 24% 23% 20% 15% Rats Mice G Pig Gerbils Amphibians Other Hamsters Rabbits Dogs Cats NPH Cattle Swine Ferrets Goats Sheep Birds Fish

From this point forward the term “rodents” refers to mice and rats.

Does your facility house rodents
(mice and/or rats)? 3% 97% Yes No

Do you house rodents principally in:
23% 64% 13% Microisolators or Isolators Open cages (no filter top) Substantial # of both types

Do animal care personnel use different types/ amounts of PPE to handle immunodeficient animals than when handling immunocompetent animals? 42% 58% Yes No

Do animal care personnel wear some form of head covering when manipulating rodents?
1% 14% 37% 49% Only for microisolators/isolators Only for open cages (no filter top) Worn for all cage types Not used for rodents

Do personnel wear foot protection such as shoe covers/dedicated shoes when manipulating rodents?

Do personnel wear dedicated footwear specific to the animal facility/area when manipulating rodents?

Do personnel who wear dedicated footwear disinfect it either before or after use when manipulating rodents? 2% 1% 24% 73% Only for microisolators/isolators Only for open cages (no filter top) Done regardless of cage type Not done for rodents

Do personnel wear dedicated clothing that completely covers arms, legs & torso when manipulating rodents? 10% 48% 42% Only for microisolators/isolators Worn regardless of cage type Not worn for rodents

Do personnel wear disposable sleeve covers as auxiliary PPE to cover the area from wrist to elbow when manipulating rodents? 1% 8% 14% 77% Only for microisolators/isolators Only for open cages (no filter top) Worn regardless of cage type Not worn for rodents

Do personnel wear animal facility/area/task dedicated scrub attire not covered by a jump suit /coveralls when manipulating rodents? 2% 3% 39% 56% Only for microisolators/isolators Only for open cages (no filter top) Worn regardless of cage type Not worn for rodents

Do personnel wear animal facility/area/task dedicated scrub attire covered by a surgical gown/lab coat when manipulating rodents? 1% 10% 35% 54% Only for microisolators/isolators Only for open cages (no filter top) Worn regardless of cage type Not worn for rodents

Do personnel wear street clothes covered by a surgical gown/lab coat when manipulating rodents?
1% 3% 46% 50% Only for microisolators/isolators Only for open cages (no filter top) Worn regardless of cage type Not worn for rodents

Do personnel wear gloves when manipulating rodents?
1% 2% 97% Only for microisolators/isolators Worn regardless of cage type Not worn for rodents

Do personnel handling rodents wear 2 pairs of gloves for additional protection?
6% 27% 67% Yes No Only for select instances

Which best describes rationale for wearing 2 pairs of gloves?
Increased protection against rips/tears Eliminates need to wash hands when moving from room to room 27% 51% 10% 12% Better protection against exposure to infectious agents due to glove quality Other

Do personnel wear safety glasses/face shields when manipulating rodents?
31% 69% Worn regardless of cage type Not worn for rodents

Do personnel wear any form of respiratory protection when manipulating rodents?
7% 3% 28% 62% Only for microisolators/isolators Only for open cages (no filter top) Worn regardless of cage type Not worn for rodents

Do most personnel handling rodents wear surgical masks or other type of face mask (not respirators such as N-95 mask)? 44% 56% Yes No

Do most personnel handling rodents wear respirators (N-95 mask) when manipulating rodents?
18% 82% Yes No

Do personnel that wear respirators (N-95 mask, etc) fit-tested for the respirator?
6% 94% Yes No

Which best describes the principal reasons for wearing respiratory PPE (any type) in facilities housing only rodents? 7% 8% Allergen protection for wearer Infectious agent protection for wearer 60% 14% Protect animals from human infectious agents Protect animal from human commensal organisms 5% 6% Prevent / reduce exposure to compounds / molecules for wearer Not applicable in facility

Do personnel use a foot bath containing a disinfectant to enter facility/rooms containing rodents?
1% 5% 94% Only for open cages (no filter top) Used regardless of cage type Not used for rodents

Do personnel use sticky mats to remove particulates from soles of shoes before entering facility/rooms containing rodents? 3% 18% 79% Only for microisolators/isolators Used regardless of cage type Not used for rodents

Are personnel required to change gloves before entering another animal area/room within the same animal facility that contains rodents? 1% 7% 92% Change No Change out Not applicable

Are personnel required to change shoe covers before entering another animal area/room within the same animal facility that contains rodents? 17% 45% Change 38% No Change out Not applicable

Are personnel required to change disposable gown before entering another animal area/room within the same animal facility that contains rodents? 29% 42% Change No Change out 29% Not applicable

Are personnel required to change reusable gown before entering another animal area/room within the same animal facility that contains rodents? 15% 59% 26% Change No Change out Not applicable

Are personnel required to change scrub suit before entering another animal area/room within the same animal facility that contains rodents? 3% 18% 79% Change No Change out Not applicable

Are personnel required to change jumpsuit before entering another animal area/room within the same animal facility that contains rodents? 3% 19% 78% Change No Change out Not applicable

Are personnel required to change disposable jumpsuit before entering another animal area/room within the same animal facility that contains rodents? 19% 62% 19% Change No Change out Not applicable

Are personnel required to change lab coat before entering another animal area/room within the same animal facility that contains rodents? 13% 54% 33% Change No Change out Not applicable

Are personnel required to change disposable lab coat before entering another animal area/room within the same animal facility that contains rodents? 28% 48% 24% Change No Change out Not applicable

Are personnel required to change face mask before entering another animal area/room within the same animal facility that contains rodents? 18% 31% Change 51% No Change out Not applicable

Are personnel required to change apron before entering another animal area/room within the same animal facility that contains rodents? 4% 9% 87% Change No Change out Not applicable

Are personnel required to change sleeve covers before entering another animal area/room within the same animal facility that contains rodents? 19% 9% 72% Change No Change out Not applicable

Are personnel required to change eye protection before entering another animal area/room within the same animal facility that contains rodents? 2% 39% 59% Change No Change out Not applicable

Are personnel required to change hearing protection before entering another animal area/room within the same animal facility that contains rodents? 3% 18% 79% Change No Change out Not applicable

Are personnel required to change cap or bonnet before entering another animal area/room within the same animal facility that contains rodents? 30% 30% 40% Change No Change out Not applicable

Change required to enter another animal area/room within the same animal facility containing rodents
Shoe Covers Reusable gown Gloves Disposable gown Change No Change out Not applicable Jumpsuit Scrub suit Disposable Jumpsuit

Disposable lab coat Lab coat Face mask Change No Change out Not applicable Sleeve covers Apron

Hearing Protection Eye Protection Change No Change out Not applicable Cap or bonnet

Shoe Covers Gloves Face mask Change No Change out Not applicable Cap or bonnet

Disposable lab coat Reusable gown Lab coat Disposable gown Change No Change out Not applicable Jumpsuit Scrub suit Disposable Jumpsuit

General Questions – All Species

Do you have a bioexclusion barrier facility to house any species in your institution?
37% 63% Yes No

Questions 31-37 Which of the following are components of YOUR bioexclusion (not biocontainment) barrier room or facility?

Components of bioexclusion barrier room/ facility.
92% 89% 87% 65% 29% 10% Bedding – autoclaved/irradiated All HEPA filtered air Feed – autoclaved/irradiated Animal H2O – disinfected All H2O – disinfected All HEPA filtered exhaust

86% 62% 16% 7% All equipment entering is autoclaved, chemical treated or irradiated…. All equipment exiting is autoclaved, chemical treated or irradiated…. All supplies (non-food/bedding) disinfected All Waste is removed by autoclave, disinfection lock or vacuum

78% 58% 22% 17% Personnel under go a complete change to clean/disinfected clothing Personnel completely covered by PPE Wet shower taken; removing all clothing Air shower used; with or without wet shower

84% 58% 43% 34% 20% 16% All cages cleaned/ processed in barrier All cages cleaned/ processed outside in central area; reenters by autoclave, etc Cages removed & cleaned/ disinfected in central area, not disinfected at reentry Staff limited to 10 or less No staff limits Lock systems to prevent unauthorized entry

91% 54% 46% 23% 15% 6% 2% Animals removed cannot return Animals removed can return Only rederiv-ed animals can enter Quaratine required before entry Quaratine done in barrier Animal entry requires container surfaces be disinfected Only germ plasm allowed to reconstitute stock using barrier animals

78% 88% 61% 50% 44% Waste materials can exit through door exterior of the barrier Small items can enter entry lock system during personnel entry Maintenance personnel enter using gowning procedures & bring in needed tools, etc. No contact outside of barrier to animals of same species, including pets Manipulation of animals can take place within areas of the barrier

Questions 38-44 If you do not have a barrier room/barrier facility, which of the following are components that you feel a barrier room or facility should have and still be practical to operate in your institution while still providing the necessary bioexclusion required by your institution’s research program?

Think should be components of barrier room/ facility and still be practical.
88% 85% 82% 92% 18% 15% All HEPA filtered air Bedding – autoclaved/irradiated All Feed – autoclaved/irradiated All HEPA filtered exhaust Animal H2O – disinfected All H2O – disinfected

78% 69% 33% 20% All equipment entering is autoclaved, chemical treated or irradiated…. All equipment exiting is autoclaved, chemical treated or irradiated…. All supplies (non-food/bedding) disinfected All Waste is removed by autoclave, disinfection lock or vacuum

85% 59% 22% 15% Personnel under go a complete change to clean/disinfected clothing Personnel completely covered by PPE Wet shower taken; removing all clothing Air shower used; with or without wet shower

82% 62% 41% 28% 25% 10% Cages removed & cleaned/ disinfected in central area, not disinfected at reentry All cages cleaned/ processed outside in central area; reenters by autoclave, etc Staff limited to 10 or less All cages cleaned/ processed in barrier No staff limits Lock systems to prevent unauthorized entry

92% 46% 38% 33% 25% 5% 3% Animals removed cannot return Animals removed can return Only rederiv-ed animals can enter Quaratine required before entry Quaratine done in barrier Animal entry requires container surfaces be disinfected Only germ plasm allowed to reconstitute stock using barrier animals

76% 53% 52% 33% 31% Waste materials can exit through door exterior of the barrier Small items can enter entry lock system during personnel entry Maintenance personnel enter using gowning procedures & bring in needed tools, etc. No contact outside of barrier to animals of same species, including pets Manipulation of animals can take place within areas of the barrier

Comparison of what components make up a bioexclusion barrier facility
Actual Use versus “Theory”

Reality Theory 92% 89% 87% 65% 29% 10% 82% 92% 88% 85% 15% 18%
Bedding – autoclaved/irradiated All Feed – autoclaved/irradiated All HEPA filtered air Animal H2O – disinfected All HEPA filtered exhaust All H2O – disinfected

Reality Theory 86% 62% 16% 7% 78% 69% 33% 20%
All Waste is removed by autoclave…. All equipment entering is autoclaved…. All equipment exiting is autoclaved…. All supplies disinfected

Reality Theory 78% 58% 22% 17% 85% 59% 22% 15%
Wet shower; removing all clothing Completely covered by PPE Air shower; with or without wet shower Change to clean / disinfected clothing

Reality Theory 84% 58% 43% 34% 20% 16% 82% 62% 41% 28% 25% 10%
All cages cleaned outside barrier, reenters by autoclave…. All cages cleaned outside barrier, not disinfected at reentry…. Lock systems to prevent unauthorized entry All cages cleaned in barrier No Staff limits Staff limited to < 10

Reality Theory 78% 88% 61% 50% 44% 76% 52% 53% 33% 31%
No animal contact outside of barrier (same species) Maintenance enter using gowning procedures; bring in tools Small items can enter with personnel Waste can exit to exterior of barrier Manipulation of animals can take place within barrier

PPE worn to protect wearer from hazards.
84% 78% 55% 53% 48% 45% 39% 38% 32% 24% 15% 8% 5% Jumpsuit Gloves Apron Lab coat Shoe covers Sticky mat Surgical gown Cap etc. Surgical mask Facility shoes Foot bath N-95 mask/respirator Scrub suit – short sleeves

PPE worn to protect animals from hazards.
89% 76% 61% 58% 56% 49% 46% 42% 41% 39% 31% 25% 10% Lab coat Jumpsuit Gloves Apron Shoe covers Sticky mat Cap etc. Surgical gown Surgical mask N-95 mask/respirator Facility shoes Foot bath Scrub suit – short sleeves

Handwashing prior to putting on gloves to handle animals – What best describes your view on this practice? 1% Reduces level of microorganisms on the hand thus minimizes the risk of spread of microorganisms if holes in gloves. 6% Unless goal is to reduce risk of contamination of animals with human/environmental commensals, little real value. 41% Hands can be readily contaminated with animal infectious agents prior to donning gloves, holes in gloves common making this a risk of contaminant transmission. 52% Gloves not necessary for most manipulations, so handwashing/use of disinfectants only needed.

Rabbits, Ruminants (small and large), Swine, Canine, Feline, Equine
Large Animals: Rabbits, Ruminants (small and large), Swine, Canine, Feline, Equine NOT including NPH

Does facility house large animals?
17% 83% Yes No

Do you house large animals principally in:
12% 3% Indoors in environmental controlled housing 85% Outside w/ sheltered area for protection from elements Access to both indoor & outdoor environments

Do personnel wear some form of head covering when working with large animals?
27% Yes, regardless of housing environment 60% Only working w/ animals in indoor environment-controlled housing 13% No, not when working with large animals

Do personnel wear foot protection (shoe covers/dedicated shoes) when working with large animals?
13% 9% Yes, regardless of housing environment 78% Only working w/ animals in indoor environment-controlled housing No, not when working with large animals

Do personnel who wear dedicated footwear disinfect it either before or after use?
28% Yes, regardless of housing environment 62% Only working w/ animals in indoor environment-controlled housing 5% No, not when working with large animals

Do personnel use sticky mats to remove particulate material from soles of shoes prior to exiting/entering large animal facility/rooms? 6% 5% Yes, regardless of housing environment Only working w/ animals in indoor environment-controlled housing 89% No, not when working with large animals

Do personnel wear dedicated clothing that covers arms/legs/torso (coveralls/jumpsuits) when working with large animals? 44% 45% Yes, regardless of housing environment Only working w/ animals in indoor environment-controlled housing No, not when working with large animals 11%

Do personnel wear dedicated scrub attire that is not covered by a secondary gown or lab coat when working with large animals? 49% 42% Yes, regardless of housing environment Only working w/ animals in indoor environment-controlled housing No, not when working with large animals 9%

Do personnel wear dedicated scrub attire that is covered by a surgical gown or lab coat when working with large animals? 36% 46% Yes, regardless of housing environment Only working w/ animals in indoor environment-controlled housing 18% No, not when working with large animals

Do personnel wear “street” clothes that are covered by a surgical gown or lab coat when working with large animals? 38% Yes, regardless of housing environment 53% Only working w/ animals in indoor environment-controlled housing No, not when working with large animals 9%

Do personnel wear disposable gloves when working with large animals?
7% 11% Yes, regardless of housing environment Only working w/ animals in indoor environment-controlled housing 82% No, not when working with large animals

Do personnel wear eye protection (safety glasses/face shields) when working with large animals?
40% Yes, regardless of housing environment 53% Only working w/ animals in indoor environment-controlled housing No, not when working with large animals 7%

Do personnel wear respiratory protection (surgical mask/respiratory mask [N95]) when working with large animals? 30% Yes, regardless of housing environment 62% Only working w/ animals in indoor environment-controlled housing 8% No, not when working with large animals

Which of the following BEST describes the Principal reason to wear PPE in facility housing large animals? 36% 30% 19% 7% ~7% 1% Not applicable Protect animal against infect-ious agents harbored by wearer Allergen protection for Wearer Protect against animal infectious agents Protect animal against human/environ-mental commensals Decrease noxious odors inhaled by wearer

Are personnel required to change gloves before entering another animal area/room within the same animal facility that contains large animals? 4% 11% 85% Change No Change out Not applicable

Are personnel required to change shoe covers before entering another animal area/room within the same animal facility that contains large animals? 22% 52% 26% Change No Change out Not applicable

Are personnel required to change disposable gowns before entering another animal area/room within the same animal facility that contains large animals? 35% 37% Change No Change out 28% Not applicable

Are personnel required to change reusable gowns before entering another animal area/room within the same animal facility that contains large animals? 10% 27% 63% Change No Change out Not applicable

Are personnel required to change scrub suits before entering another animal area/room within the same animal facility that contains large animals? 8% 16% 76% Change No Change out Not applicable

Are personnel required to change jumpsuits before entering another animal area/room within the same animal facility that contains large animals? 8% 19% 73% Change No Change out Not applicable

Are personnel required to change disposable jumpsuits before entering another animal area/room within the same animal facility that contains large animals? 22% 58% Change 20% No Change out Not applicable

Are personnel required to change lab coats before entering another animal area/room within the same animal facility that contains large animals? 14% 51% 35% Change No Change out Not applicable

Are personnel required to change disposable lab coats before entering another animal area/room within the same animal facility that contains large animals? 27% 49% Change 24% No Change out Not applicable

Are personnel required to change face masks before entering another animal area/room within the same animal facility that contains large animals? 31% 35% Change No Change out 34% Not applicable

Are personnel required to change aprons before entering another animal area/room within the same animal facility that contains large animals? 6% 12% 82% Change No Change out Not applicable

Are personnel required to change sleeve covers before entering another animal area/room within the same animal facility that contains large animals? 13% 9% 78% Change No Change out Not applicable

Are personnel required to change eye protection before entering another animal area/room within the same animal facility that contains large animals? 7% 46% 47% Change No Change out Not applicable

Are personnel required to change hearing protection before entering another animal area/room within the same animal facility that contains large animals? 10% 38% 52% Change No Change out Not applicable

Are personnel required to change caps/bonnets before entering another animal area/room within the same animal facility that contains large animals? 21% 46% Change 33% No Change out Not applicable

Change required to enter another animal area/room within the same animal facility containing large animals Reusable gown Gloves Shoe Covers Disposable gown Change No Change out Not applicable Jumpsuit Disposable Jumpsuit Scrub suit

Change required to enter another animal area/room within the same animal facility containing large animals Disposable lab coat Lab coat Face mask Change No Change out Not applicable Sleeve covers Apron

Change required to enter another animal area/room within the same animal facility containing large animals Hearing Protection Eye Protection Change No Change out Not applicable Cap or bonnet

Change required to enter another animal area/room within the same animal facility containing large animals Disposable lab coat Reusable gown Lab coat Disposable gown Change No Change out Not applicable Jumpsuit Scrub suit Disposable Jumpsuit

Change required to enter another animal area/room within the same animal facility containing large animals Gloves Shoe Covers Face mask Change No Change out Not applicable Cap or bonnet

Fish and/or Non-Toxic Amphibian

Does facility house fish or non-toxic amphibian?
40% 60% Yes No

What PPE is required to work with fish in your facility?
56% 35% 28% 15% 15% 10% 7% 3% 2% Mask Scrubs Lab coat No PPE No fish Gloves Hair bonnet Shoe covers Facility shoes

What PPE is required to work with non-toxic amphibian in your facility?
65% 39% 24% 20% 17% 9% 7% 6% 4% Mask Scrubs No PPE Gloves Hair bonnet Lab coat Shoe covers No non-toxic amphibian Facility shoes

What PPE is changed before handling/going between rooms of different aquatic/semi-aquatic and non-aquatic species? 8% 35% All PPE 48% Gloves only Shoe covers & Gloves Shoe covers, Gloves, Lab coat, hair bonnet 7% 2% Not applicable

What PPE is changed before handling/going between rooms of different aquatic/semi-aquatic and non-aquatic species of differing health status? 25% All PPE 53% Shoe covers & Gloves 5% Shoe covers, Gloves, Lab coat, hair bonnet 2% 15% Gloves only Not applicable

Nonhuman Primates

Does facility house nonhuman primates?
39% 61% Yes No

What PPE is changed when going between primate rooms with differing health status?
30% All PPE Shoe covers & Gloves 54% Shoe covers, Gloves & Lab coat 5% Disposable gloves only 5% Nothing is changed since all primates of same health status 6%

What PPE is changed when going between primate rooms with the same health status?
10% 23% 11% All PPE Shoe covers & Gloves 4% Shoe covers, Gloves & Lab coat 18% Disposable gloves only 34% No PPE changed Same PPE worn throughout Primate facility

What PPE is changed when going between rooms housing different primate species or primates from different geographical sources? All PPE 31% Shoe covers & Gloves 47% Shoe covers, Gloves & Lab coat Disposable gloves only 8% No PPE changed—all primates of same health status 6% 8%

Are primates transported through common/public corridors?
39% 61% Yes No

Which BEST describes how primates are transported through common/public areas?
29% Primate contained in HEPA filtered isolator. 71% No attempt is made to isolate/contain primate’s air source. Physical/visual containment only concern.

What PPE is required while transporting appropriate contained primates through common/public corridors? 72% 64% 63% 60% 49% 24% 1% Gloves Face shield/ eye protection No specific PPE required/enforced Mask No PPE–animal contained Lab coat Shoe covers

What PPE is required to work with primate species of the genus Macaque?
96% 96% 87% 88% 83% 71% 63% 61% 42% 30% 25% 4% Safety gloves Mask Scrubs Do not have species Gloves Lab coat Face shield Safety glasses Hair bonnet Arm guards Shoe covers Facility shoes

What PPE is required to work with non-Macaque Old World species of primates?
63% 37% 36% 32% 31% 29% 28% 23% 17% 16% 5% 5% Mask Safety gloves Do not have species Gloves Lab coat Shoe covers Scrubs Arm guards Facility shoes Face shield Safety glasses Hair bonnet

What PPE is required to work with New World species of primates?
58% 42% 42% 37% 34% 30% 25% 22% 18% 15% 7% 4% Mask Safety gloves Do not have species Gloves Lab coat Shoe covers Scrubs Facility shoes Face shield Safety glasses Hair bonnet Arm guards

When working with nonhuman primates is the use of N-95 respirator required?
30% 70% Yes No

When working with nonhuman primates is the use of a mask (not a respirator) required?
23% 77% Yes No

Which of the following BEST describes the Principal reason for wearing respirator PPE when working with NPH? 66% 17% 16% 1% 0% 1% Not applicable; not used Protect animal against infect-ious agents harbored by wearer Allergen protection for Wearer Protect against animal infectious agents Protect animal against human/environ-mental commensals Decrease noxious odors inhaled by wearer

Are personnel required to wear facility dedicated scrub attire/jumpsuit when working with NPH?
23% Yes 72% Yes, but only w/ macaques, certain Old World sp. or great apes 4% No, lab coat over clothes adequate

As general practice, are personnel required to wear 2 sets of gloves when working with NPH?
39% 61% Yes No

Are surgical personnel encouraged to wear 2 sets of disposable gloves when performing surgery/close contact tasks on Macaques? 29% 71% Yes No

Where do personnel don Primate PPE?
20% 39% Before entry into primate corridor/facility Inside the primate corridor/facility 41% Inside an anteroom

Where do personnel remove Primate PPE?
11% 20% In primate room upon exit 24% Inside a primate anteroom upon exit 45% In a corridor in the facility After exiting primate area either directly outside the entrance or locker room

Are lab coats, jumpsuits and/or shoe covers constructed of moisture resistant materials (i.e., Tyvek) worn when working with NHP? 11% Yes 25% 65% No, cloth gowns, lab coats, or shoe covers adequate No, Tyvek is too costly and/or uncomfortable

Are personnel required to change gloves before entering another animal area/room within the same animal facility that contains NPH? 1% 34% 65% Change No Change out Not applicable

Are personnel required to change shoe covers before entering another animal area/room within the same animal facility that contains NPH? 4% 43% 53% Change No Change out Not applicable

Are personnel required to change disposable gowns before entering another animal area/room within the same animal facility that contains NPH? 33% 29% Change 38% No Change out Not applicable

Are personnel required to change reusable gowns before entering another animal area/room within the same animal facility that contains NPH? 14% 57% 29% Change No Change out Not applicable

Are personnel required to change scrub suits before entering another animal area/room within the same animal facility that contains NPH? 8% 16% 76% Change No Change out Not applicable

Are personnel required to change jumpsuits before entering another animal area/room within the same animal facility that contains NPH? 9% 22% 69% Change No Change out Not applicable

Are personnel required to change disposable jumpsuits before entering another animal area/room within the same animal facility that contains NPH? 22% 38% Change 40% No Change out Not applicable

Are personnel required to change lab coats before entering another animal area/room within the same animal facility that contains NPH? 12% 55% 33% Change No Change out Not applicable

Are personnel required to change disposable lab coats before entering another animal area/room within the same animal facility that contains NPH? 18% 52% 30% Change No Change out Not applicable

Are personnel required to change face masks before entering another animal area/room within the same animal facility that contains NPH? 6% 33% 61% Change No Change out Not applicable

Are personnel required to change aprons before entering another animal area/room within the same animal facility that contains NPH? 10% 13% 77% Change No Change out Not applicable

Are personnel required to change sleeve covers before entering another animal area/room within the same animal facility that contains NPH? 18% 49% 33% Change No Change out Not applicable

Are personnel required to change eye protection before entering another animal area/room within the same animal facility that contains NPH? 5% 15% Change 80% No Change out Not applicable

Are personnel required to change hearing protection before entering another animal area/room within the same animal facility that contains NPH? 4% 33% 63% Change No Change out Not applicable

Are personnel required to change caps/bonnets before entering another animal area/room within the same animal facility that contains NPH? 6% 30% 64% Change No Change out Not applicable

Change required to enter another animal area/room within the same animal facility containing nonhuman primates Reusable gown Gloves Shoe Covers Disposable gown Change No Change out Not applicable Jumpsuit Disposable Jumpsuit Scrub suit

Change required to enter another animal area/room within the same animal facility containing nonhuman primates Disposable lab coat Lab coat Face mask Change No Change out Not applicable Sleeve covers Apron

Change required to enter another animal area/room within the same animal facility containing nonhuman primates Hearing Protection Eye Protection Change No Change out Not applicable Cap or bonnet

Change required to enter another animal area/room within the same animal facility containing nonhuman primates Disposable lab coat Reusable gown Lab coat Disposable gown Change No Change out Not applicable Jumpsuit Scrub suit Disposable Jumpsuit

Change required to enter another animal area/room within the same animal facility containing nonhuman primates Gloves Shoe Covers Face mask Change No Change out Not applicable Cap or bonnet

General Practices – All Facilities

When personnel take breaks/go to lunch, do they mostly use facilities within the animal facility?
38% 62% Yes No

When personnel take breaks/go to lunch, are they required to change out of their work uniforms?
47% 53% Yes No

For reusable clothing worn by personnel as part of their PPE, where is it laundered?
1% Laundered / processed internally, but not within animal facility. 3% 7% 6% Laundered / processed within animal facility by personnel solely dedicated to task. 23% Outside contractor processes / delivers to animal facility. Laundered by various personnel within animal facility & reused. 60% Personnel launder their own outside of institution. None of the above.

Many institutions require anyone entering the animal facility to wear a lab coat/disposable gown. Which best describes your view on this practice? Primarily prevents soiling of street clothes & reduces exposure to allergens. 5% 4% Protects street clothes & effective in preventing introduction of infectious agents into facility. 16% 54% Helps prevent transferring infectious agents from cage to cage or room to room. 4% Does not do much, psychological reminder to follow practices. 17% One of the few things that can prevent introduction of unwanted infectious organisms into facility. Other.

Many institutions require some type of precaution to prevent footwear tracking infectious agents into the animal facility. Which best represents your view on this subject? Disposable shoe covers most effective method. 8% Foot baths most effective / inexpensive means of disinfecting footwear. Sticky mats most effective / inexpensive means of disinfecting footwear. 20% 50% Dedicated footwear is the only reliable method. 15% Daily disinfection of floors will accomplish the same level of risk reduction without worrying about limited risk posed by footwear. 5% 2% Other.

Other than standard animal facility uniforms, which of the following are worn in addition by personnel working in cage wash area while processing cages? 72% 72% 64% 55% 51% 48% 39% 36% 31% 25% 23% 21% Dedicated footwear Surgical face mask N-95 mask Cap/bonnet Lab coat Gown Jumpsuit Gloves Apron Shoe covers Safety glasses/ face shield Boots

If uniforms are laundered within the animal facility, which best describes where this is done?
1% Dedicated room within animal facility Break room / lunch area 29% Locker room / change facility Cage wash 55% Support area – not listed above 2% 2% Not laundered in animal facility 2% 9% Other

For visitors to your facility, which best describes PPE they are required wear?
5% Same as animal care workers. 10% If do not enter animal room / come in contact with animals, fewer / less robust PPE than worn by employees. 47% Ask for complete animal contact history (verbal or written questionnaire), based on answers decide what PPE will be required. 38% Other.

With respect to contaminant introduction, can certain sanitation practices when applied frequently and thoroughly be substituted for the use of certain types of PPE? 46% 54% Yes No

Do investigators wear different PPE than that worn by animal care staff?
45% 55% Yes No

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