The Accreditation Committee regularly reviews the accreditation standards to ensure they remain up to date and reflect veterinary practice .
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Supporting the Transition Council : The College supports the work of the Transition Council and the Legacy Council . The Transition Council is focused on proposing regulatory concepts , and drafting by-laws and standards to support the College of Veterinary Professionals of Ontario . The Legacy Council tends to member matters and the operations of the College .
Accreditation standards for veterinary facilities in Ontario : This year , the College introduced a new accreditation model and implemented new standards for veterinary facilities . The new standards are flexible to the various ways veterinary services are provided across Ontario . This new approach moves away from a one-size-fits-all approach to a model that adapts to the evolving nature of veterinary practice in Ontario . The new standards effectively mitigate risks that are relevant to each facility ’ s services . Since the change , the College has noted an increase in new practices and received a positive response from facility directors . The accreditation model and standards were approved by Council and launched October 1 , 2023 .
The Accreditation Committee regularly reviews the accreditation standards to ensure they remain up to date and reflect veterinary practice .
This review and revision of the accreditation standards will include incorporating principles of diversity , equity and inclusion .
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