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The Plowright Prize is given in memory of Walter and Dorothy Plowright to an individual who has made significant contributions to the field of infectious diseases in animals.

These conditions define the basis on which RCVS Knowledge offers the Plowright Prize.

This document contains information and guidelines from University of Edinburgh- Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies on infection control and biosecurity. Including:

- Hand washing technique with soap and water
- Hand rub technique with alcohol gel

Please note hand rub/gel is for use where there isn’t access to soap and water and the hands are not soiled.

Last updated: 30/03/2020

This award winning case example shows how post-operative neutering complications were monitored using the National Audit for Small animal Neutering via vetAUDIT.org. Complications were cut down by half by assessing hygiene and post operative care guidelines. Louise Northway RVN became a Knowledge Champion for the second year running due to her work on this continuous quality improvement cycle (PDF Doc).

This case example shows the national process audit undertaken after implementing a national pain protocol at PDSA. Bu identifying which areas had successfully implemented the change, assistance could be provided to those that required further support. This case example was one of the initiatives that made PDSA a 2020 Knowledge Award Champion Practice (PDF doc).

This case example shows how Vale Vets performed a post-operative complication audit on neutered cats and dogs to identify where any improvements were required. This case example was one of the initiatives that made Vale Vets a 2020 Knowledge Award Champion Practice (PDF doc).

This case example shows the national audit undertaken on clinical incidents throughout PDSA. By identifying where incidents were reported, the organisation could identify where they needed to focus their efforts on to make changes and create improvements. This case examples was one of the initiatives that made PDSA a 2020 Knowledge Award Champion Practice (PDF doc.)

This case example shows the national audit undertaken on cruciate surgical outcomes at PDSA. By auditing patient outcomes, PDSA could identify whether the current surgical technique offered was suitable, and to implement a simple but effective technique to reduce their number of patients lost-to-follow-up. This case example was one of the initiatives that made PDSA a 2020 Knowledge Award Champion Practice (PDF doc).

This case example shows how Vale Vets performed a hygiene audit through self assessment to maintain a just culture and to identify any at risk areas and further training required. This case example was one of the initiatives that made Vale Vets a 2020 Knowledge Award Champion Practice (PDF doc).