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CVO ANNUAL REPORT 2018
Facility Accreditation
Veterinarians in Ontario must practise from an accredited veterinary facility.
A Certificate of Accreditation is a statement to the public that the facility
provides a safe, professional environment and contains the equipment
required for veterinary care. The Accreditation Committee oversees the
accreditation of veterinary facilities in Ontario and considers policy matters
related to accreditation.
The College’s Facility Accreditation Program assures the public that a veterinary facility meets provincial
standards and supports safe, quality animal care outcomes. Facility Accreditation is linked with Quality
Assurance to strengthen the broader quality practice message amongst licensed veterinarians and the public.
New Facility Accreditation
Inspection Model – Expert
Advisory Group
Since 2017, the Expert Advisory Group has been
working on the development of draft standards
for a new Council approved facility accreditation
inspection model, which reflects an outcome-
based approach focused on the specific services
and scope of the veterinary facility. The Expert
Advisory Group is defining and recommending
the assessment tools required for accreditation
inspections. The proposed recommendations
for the Essential and Additional Scope of
Service Standards will be reviewed by Council.
Consultation with the profession is expected in
2019 with the implementation of a pilot project
anticipated for 2020.
Satellite Location – Remote
Dispensing Options for
Farmed and Large Animal
Antimicrobial Drugs
On December 1, 2018, veterinary oversight of all
antimicrobials will come into effect across Canada.
This federal directive is the result of moving all
medically important antimicrobials for humans on
to the prescription drug list. This will be a change
in practice for farmed and large animal medicine.
One primary concern raised by veterinarians
and owners is the access to antimicrobial drugs
in bulk and in a timely fashion. The solution to
accommodate this stewardship imperative related
to reducing antimicrobial resistance in human and
animal health care, was for the College Council
to approve satellite locations for the purpose
of the remote dispensing of antimicrobials to
farmed or large animal owners. Dispensing at a
satellite location will be pursuant to a prescription
from a licensed veterinarian and within a valid
veterinarian-client-patient relationship.