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POLICY
LOOKING FOR NEWS ON COUNCIL ?
The College Council meets regularly throughout the year to make decisions on policies and College initiatives .
Council meetings are open to the public and the meeting schedule is posted online . The agenda is also posted prior to the meeting . If you are unable to attend the meetings in person , watch your inbox and the College website for news .
Immediately following the meeting , College President Dr . Marc Marin provides a videorecorded summary of Council ’ s decisions . As well , Council highlights are summarized and posted on the College website . Once approved by Council , the minutes from meetings are also available online .
Learn more at www . cvo . org / Council
PROFESSIONALISM IN ADVERTISING - FIND ANSWERS TO YOUR QUESTIONS
The College ensures marketing by licensed members is consistent with the duties , integrity , and dignity of the profession .
To assist the veterinary profession and the public with understanding professionalism in advertising , the College has compiled guidance materials regarding advertising on its website .
Visit the four-page section to find answers to your most common inquiries .
• Professionalism in Advertising : Why is the College involved in advertising by veterinarians ?
Interested in serving on Council ?
Serving on Council is an opportunity to play a leadership role in veterinary regulation .
As a member of Council , you have the opportunity to participate in the work of College committees and contribute to the development of College policies and programs . Those who serve on Council find it to be an interesting and challenging role . Through commitment to involvement with the College , Council and Committee members are serving the veterinary profession in the public interest .
In 2017 , three electoral districts will be open for election . Areas holding an election this year include in electoral district 10 which includes Toronto and York ; electoral district 12 which includes Halton and Peel ; and electoral district 9 which includes those licensed members who work for the federal government or an agency of the federal government .
Those who are eligible for election may wish to review details available online including the time commitment , compensation , responsibilities and benefits . Nominations will open this summer .
• Testimonials
• Professionalism in Advertising : Frequently Asked Questions
www . cvo . org / advertising
DESTRUCTION OF NARCOTICS
According to the Office of Controlled Substances , veterinarians no longer require permission from Health Canada for the local destruction of unserviceable narcotics and controlled drugs .
The College ’ s Professional Practice Standard - Management and Disposal of Controlled Drugs outlines practice expectations related to the management of controlled drugs , including disposal .
With respect to appropriate record keeping and destruction , Health Canada recommends :
• Before destruction , recording the name , strength per unit and quantity of the controlled substance being destroyed , and the destruction date
• Destroying the drugs in the presence of another health professional ; both witnesses should record their names and destruction date on a statement indicating they witnessed the destruction
• Destroying the controlled substance using a method of destruction that conforms with applicable federal , provincial and municipal environmental legislation ; the controlled substance should be denatured to such an extent as to make it impossible to consume
• If a veterinarian wishes to not destroy controlled substances on site , an exemption under section 56 of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act may permit the veterinarian to sell or provide these substances to a licensed dealer who is licensed to destroy narcotics and controlled drugs .
For further information , contact the Office of Controlled Substances at complianceconformite @ hc-sc . gc . ca .
• Guidance on the use of social media
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