COUNCIL APPROVES DRAFT FACILITY
STANDARDS FOR PILOT IN 2020
In September, College Council reviewed
and approved new draft essential
standards and additional scope of
practice standards for a revamped
and modernized veterinary facility
accreditation model.
An expert working group, consisting of
15 veterinarians from several different
types of veterinary clinics, has been
working to draft the standards over the
past year and a half. The new model
for facility accreditation is flexible in
requiring standards that correspond
with the services offered. Further, the
model requires facilities meet essential
standards relating to medical records,
safety, facility structure, pharmaceutical
management, biosecurity and waste
management and reference sources.
The College inspects and accredits
every veterinary facility in the province
to ensure they meet requirements
for delivering safe, quality veterinary
medicine.
Following review, Council approved the
draft standards for testing through a pilot
program in 2020.
Council approved two changes to the
College By-Laws that will be circulated
for consultation. As the College does
not tend to use a fax to contact licensed
members, the area of the By-Laws
which requires the College to have fax
numbers for licensed members and
facilities is suggested for amendment.
As well, Council approved a proposed
amendment that would make it clear the
College expects veterinarians to report
current investigations and discipline
referrals related to practise in another
jurisdiction. These consultations will open
in 2020.
Criminal Record Screening
Council discussed research related
to criminal record screening and
the Registration Committee’s
recommendation to add criminal record
screening to the initial licensure process.
Following discussion, Council extended
its support for the addition of criminal
record screening as a tool to enhance
public protection at the time of licensure.
Culture of Independence
Council discussed a report from the
Organization for Economic Co-operation
and Development which provides
guidance against undue influence in
decision-making. Following discussion,
Council supported the recommendation
of its Governance, Audit and Risk
Committee to review the College’s
governance materials and make
recommendations on how to strengthen
its culture of independence.
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