Do We Need to List All Reportable Diseases in Our Veterinary Infection Control Plan?
No—you do not need to list every reportable disease in your Infection Control Plan.
Instead, your plan should:
- Reference your state’s official reportable disease resource
- Provide a link or clear instructions for accessing it
- Identify who is responsible for reporting within your practice
This approach aligns with guidance from NASPHV and AVMA and ensures your plan stays current as disease lists change.
Example:
You can include a statement like:
“This practice follows state requirements for reporting animal diseases. A current list of reportable diseases and reporting instructions can be found at: [insert state link]. [Insert role/title] is responsible for reporting suspected cases.”
For a more detailed explanation and examples, view the full article here:
https://gammacompliance.com/resource-library/real-talk-reportable-diseases-vet-infection-control-plan