Animal/Pet Policy

3. / If a patient is not able to care for the service animal while at Blessing, the patient is to make _______ for a designated handler to do so.
6. / Staff may ask for proof of __________.
7. / Service animals ______ be requested to be removed unless the dog is out of control and the handler does not take effective action to control it or if the dog is not housebroken.
8. / Visitation shall not take place if the handler/volunteer is ____ or has recently been exposed to a contagious disease.
9. / According to policy, the only two service animals included in our organization are dogs and miniature ______.

1. / Dogs must be _____ at all times, no more than 6 feet in length and be under constant control of the handler.
2. / Dogs must have _____ of a physical examination within the past year with current vaccinations.
4. / Staff will obtain approval for pet visitation from the patients Attending Physician, Nurse and Infection Prevention. Infection Prevention or House Supervisor will ensure the pet meets all the criteria listed on the Pet Visitation Form _______ hours in advance, if possible. The form is maintained in the electronic medical record.
5. / Personal pets/emotional support animals are generally _______ in the health care setting due to increased risk.
10. / Dogs must be at least _____ year of age and housebroken.