Mission

The Biosecurity & Infection Control Unit (BICU) is responsible for development, maintenance and monitoring of infection control activities in the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Cairo University, Teaching Hospital, and to reduce the incidence and impact of sporadic infectious diseases and outbreaks amongst animals and humans.

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Vision

Establishment and optimizing of Biosecurity & Infection Control program in the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Cairo University, Teaching Hospital, as a leader unit among the local and regional Faculties of Veterinary Medicine, hospital, and clinics and thereby improve the patient care and protect accompanying persons.

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Objectives

1. Help veterinary practice teams understand the importance of ICPB and why it should be prioritized.
2. Help practice teams implement appropriate ICPB protocols that enhance patient care and safety.
3. Provide general concepts that guide effective ICPB (versus exhaustive information on all potential pathogens).
4. Provide specific surveillance strategies and protocols that will allow practices to self-audit, assess, and adjust their SOPs for infection control.
5. Provide resources for motivating and training staff to understand, implement, and comply with ICPB strategies.
6. Provide practical information that can be adapted as client education materials.

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