TOP 5 PRACTICE ADVISORY QUESTION TOPICS ASKED BY MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC
• COVID-19
• Clinical practice / standards of care
• Business and management practices
• Complaint
• Veterinarian-clientpatient relationship ( VCPR )
TOP 5 PRACTICE ADVISORY QUESTION TOPICS ASKED BY VETERINARIANS AND CLINIC STAFF
• Veterinarian-clientpatient relationship ( VCPR )
• Medical records and information
• Dispensing
• Prescribing
• COVID-19
NEW MODEL FOR FACILITY ACCREDITATION AND NEW INSPECTORS The College looks forward to piloting the new inspection process and draft facility standards next year . The new standards will be piloted by 50 volunteer facilities over two years to permit “ on the ground ” feedback and potential revision . Three veterinarians , Dr . John Swatman , Dr . Danielle Jongkind and Dr . Wendy Wideman joined the accreditation team , as accreditation inspectors for the pilot of the new accreditation model and standard .
SUPERVISION CONDITIONS The Registration Committee discussed supervision for restricted licence holders . The College provides eligible applicants with the opportunity to acquire practical experience working under supervision before they have passed the National Examination Boards ’ Clinical Proficiency Exam . The Committee supports allowing supervisors to determine the level of supervision after the restricted licence holder completes 480 hours under direct supervision .
College of Veterinarians of Ontario Annual Report 2021
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