CVO ANNUAL REPORT 2018
1. Evidence that an audit of controlled drug
inventory is done at least weekly.
2. Secondary containers for the storage of drugs
within the facility have labels containing the
name, strength where applicable, lot number
and expiry date of the drug.
3. Fees and charges, show separately those for
drugs and those for advice or other services
included in the records.
4. Expired drugs are kept separate from
unexpired drugs and are discarded in
accordance with the Food and Drug Act and
the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.
5. Final assessment of the animal is included in
the records.
The top 5 deficiencies:
This is an area of risk and concern to Council.
Strategies to improve compliance have been
implemented and are in development to assure
public confidence.
A Facility Accreditation
emblem and decal
OF VET
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are available to
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all veterinary
facilities
that earn
ACCREDITED
accreditation.
FACILITY
The emblem
OF
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can be displayed
O N TA R I
on the website
and social media profile of an
accredited facility and the decal
can be placed on a clinic window.
When the public sees the Facility
Accreditation emblem and decal, they
can be assured the veterinary facility
has been inspected and awarded
its Certificate of Accreditation,
which instills public confidence.
90% of facilities inspected last year had
deficiencies at the time of inspection which were
resolved within 30 days or requested exemptions
from the Minimum Standards for Veterinary
Facilities in Ontario. While elements of the current
Minimum Standards do not seem to reflect current
practice in certain areas, it is also apparent that
facility owners need to be more attentive to
facility standards.
Facility Accreditation
Emblem and Decal
Facilities Noted
with Deficiencies in
Accreditation Process
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