Shelter’s Edge

What we have here is an example of keeping it simple… isolated and safe.

Take a look at this nifty system, brought to you courtesy of Connecticut Humane Society. Each of these cleaning tools is stored where staff and volunteers can easily reach them. They have a consistent, safe and neat place for storage, and the super-simple color coding by room makes it very clear that these tools are for and from this room.

Note that the wall mount itself is color-coded, as are all of the tools in the room. Should you encounter a tool of a different color, you know that someone has mistakenly moved this tool from another room, and can disinfect the tool and return it to its correct room.

Don’t think that this color coding has to be limited to these specific tools! Step stools, hoses, clipboards, crates, spray bottles and… wait for it!… schedules, volunteers and even staff can be color-coded to prevent cross-infection from one room to another.  Check out Asheville Humane Society’s answer to keeping dirty, potentially infectious laundry from being accidently added to clean laundry. Does this color your perspective on preventing cross-infection—or have you already given this idea the green light? Leave a comment and share your thoughts.

Meet us here every Monday for tips we’ve gleaned and seen that may make your life a little easier, make a routine process go a little faster or deliver some extra comfort for the animals in your care.

Tags: Asheville Humane Society, Connecticut Humane Society, disease prevention, infection, laundry, Tip of the Week

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