DISCIPLINE HEARINGS
RECENT DISCIPLINE HEARING SUMMARIES POSTED
The outcomes of discipline hearings are public information and are intended to provide a greater understanding of the veterinary profession ’ s accountability to the public .
Summaries are posted on the College website ( www . cvo . org / Discipline-Orders ) and findings are noted on the Public Register . Complete disciplinary decisions are available by contacting the College . The following discipline summary was recently posted :
Dr . Charles Henry White
As a result of a professional misconduct hearing , the member was found guilty and his licence was revoked . The member , suddenly and without notice , abandoned his practice to the detriment of his staff , clients and patients . The panel found the member was in breach of his obligations to his patients and acted in a manner that was disgraceful , dishonourable and unprofessional and was unbecoming to a member of the veterinary profession . Further , the member failed to cooperate with the College ’ s investigation . As well as having his licence revoked , the penalty includes a reprimand , a fine of $ 1,000 , and an order to pay costs to the College of $ 28,178.77 .
Read a full summary of the case at : www . cvo . org / Discipline-Orders
COLLEGE RESOURCES SUPPORT YOUR TEAM ’ S ONGOING LEARNING
The College has several resources to assist you and your team .
Learning modules : Learning modules are available on the College website . There are modules on Foundations in Medical Record Keeping for companion animal and equine , poultry and food animal veterinarians . Further , there are several communications modules covering several topics . For information , visit www . cvo . org / learning-modules .
Ethics Resource Hub : A collection of online resources to assist you in developing your skills in ethical decisionmaking . Visit : www . cvo . org / hub .
Controlled Drugs Management : Veterinarians must implement strategies to mitigate the risk of loss , theft or diversion of controlled drugs . Visit www . cvo . org / Controlled _ Drugs for information on security , disposal , legislation , drug logs and audits .
AVAILABLE ONLINE
New podcast : Navigating the policy maze
The College ’ s Associate Registrar in Quality Practice , Dr . Kim Lambert , is joined by colleagues Sarah Kirby , Senior Policy & Projects Specialist , and Dr . Susan Sabatini , Practice Advisor for a conversation on “ Navigating the policy maze at the CVO .” The trio discusses the various types of policy documents the College has and how veterinarians and their teams can access the documents and use them in their practice .
Find this podcast and others at www . cvo . org / podcasts .
Veterinary Facility Accreditation Emblem
The College ’ s facility accreditation emblem may be displayed on your facility ’ s website , and on social media sites . The emblem is available as a window decal too . Available upon request by contacting the College or submit your request online at cvo . org / getemblem .
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