1. 1 Exotic Disease Response Receive samples and send to lab

2. 2 During this session we will cover: 1.Your role 2.Process and procedures 3.Safety 4.Checking samples received 5.Handling, packaging, labelling and documentation 6.IRS 7.Logging samples Training Agenda

3. Receive samples and send to lab 3 What you will learn By the end of this module you will be able to: Explain the role of a Sample Reception Administrator in an incursion response Interpret the IRS process and procedures for ‘Receive samples and send to Lab’ Identify hazards in relation to sample handling and transport, and the controls relevant to each

4. Receive samples and send to lab 4 What you will learn…. AND: Identify issues in relation to quality and documentation of samples received Package samples in accordance with IATA regulations and the Sample Package Checklist Enter sample data into IRS and print ‘Lab submission form’ Log package details and update logs

5. Receive samples and send to lab 5 Knowledge Checks Are not designed to Pass or Fail you! Make sure you have understood what you have learned before moving on to the next module. You can refer to your reference material (Workbook, handouts etc.) if you need to. If you haven’t achieved 100% accuracy, I’ll provide some help before we move on to the next topic.

6. Receive samples and send to lab 6 1: Your role Objective By the end of this topic you will be able to: Explain your role in an incursion response.

7. Receive samples and send to lab 7 Overall response structures Restricted Place Restricted Place Restricted Place Restricted Place Restricted Place FORT Response Centre National Co-ordination

8. Receive samples and send to lab 8 At the FORT What is it ? Where is it? Its purpose?.

9. Receive samples and send to lab 9 FORT structure Sample Reception Administrator Satellite HQ manager Admin coordinator VETS Logistics Other admin

10. Receive samples and send to lab 10 Your role Samples to IDCSamples from field YOU  Check samples in  Pack  Document

11. Receive samples and send to lab 11 Who do you rely on? Field Vets For Quality of samples and storage of those samples during transport Accuracy of sample labeling and documentation.

12. Receive samples and send to lab 12 If vet documentation is inadequate Incomplete or inaccurate information on the Visit document This could lead to: –Your having to phone the vet for clarification –Your passing on inaccurate information to IDC.

13. Receive samples and send to lab 13 Who relies on you IDC Surveillance, Organism Management and Organism Investigation For Quality of samples Authenticity of samples Speedy transport

14. Receive samples and send to lab 14 Sections affected by your performance Organism investigation Organism management Surveillance To quickly identify any new infections and ensure early intervention. To eradicate the disease from infected properties To identify likely infection date and other properties that may be affected

15. Receive samples and send to lab 15 Surveillance Need information on whether the disease is on a property They then declare an IP/SP If the information is wrong or late: –Infected places missed –Disease spread likely

16. Receive samples and send to lab 16 Organism Management Need information on extent of infection and which groups are infected They then decide what controls to implement If the information is wrong or late: –Could choose wrong controls –Disease spread likely –Eradication delayed

17. Receive samples and send to lab 17 Organism Investigation Need information on extent of disease on a property They then decide likely infection date and where it could have spread to If the information is wrong or late: –Could miscalculate dates –Could miss properties

18. Receive samples and send to lab 18 2: Processes and procedures Objective By the end of this topic you will be able to: Interpret the IRS process and procedures for ‘Receive samples and send to Lab’

19. Receive samples and send to lab 19 3: Safety Objective By the end of this topic you will be able to: Identify hazards in relation to sample handling and transport, and the controls relevant to each

20. Receive samples and send to lab 20 IATA regulations  Packaging, labelling and transport of infectious substances  Must be trained  Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) certified  Lasts 2 years

21. Receive samples and send to lab 21 HSNO Act, 1996  Handling of hazardous substances  Formalin is hazardous  ‘Approved Handler’ certification required  At least one approved handler in the FORT  Lasts 5 years

22. Receive samples and send to lab 22 Handling formalin 1.Wear gloves 2.Work in a well ventilated room 3.Don’t sniff it

23. Receive samples and send to lab 23 Handling infectious substances  Depends on the disease  You will be fully briefed 1.Follow instructions 2.Wear PPE provided

24. Receive samples and send to lab 24 2: Checking samples received Objective By the end of this topic you will be able to: Identify issues in relation to quality and documentation of samples received

25. Receive samples and send to lab 25 2: Handling, packing & documentation Objective By the end of this topic you will be able to: Package samples –Wearing correct PPE –Following safety procedures for handling –In accordance with IATA regulations & the Sample Package Checklist

26. Receive samples and send to lab 26 2: IRS Objective By the end of this topic you will be able to: Enter sample data into IRS and print ‘Lab submission form’

27. Receive samples and send to lab 27 2: Logging samples Objective By the end of this topic you will be able to: Log package details and update logs