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CONNECTING WITH THE COLLEGE
FIND THE COLLEGE ON SOCIAL MEDIA
The public is turning to the ever-growing world
of social media for information. The College
decided to meet halfway and has been on social
media for just over a year!
Find the College on LinkedIn, Twitter, Google+
and Vimeo. You’re invited to connect with the
College on social media.
Google+, or in small tidbits on Twitter, or in
visuals on Vimeo. Social sharing is welcome.
The College values opportunities to engage
with the public and the profession. The public,
the veterinary profession and the College can
benefit from interaction on social media. Look
for the College on your social networks!
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A social media presence provides the College
with a new set of communication tools to
reach out to the public and members of the
veterinary profession. The College is sharing
relevant and timely content on College activities
and resources in large detail on LinkedIn and
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NEW VIDEOS ASSIST CLINICS WITH
CONTROLLED DRUG MANAGEMENT
Two new instructional videos are now available
to assist veterinarians and their staff with the
important tasks of maintaining an appropriate
drug log and conducting a proper drug audit.
The Maintaining a Controlled Drug Log video
explains how to maintain a proper drug log. It
discusses the roles of everyone involved in the
order and purchase of controlled drugs and
how to ensure all the regulatory requirements
are achieved. This video provides informative
tips on:
• elements of a complete controlled drug log
• requirements for purchasing and receiving
controlled drugs
• inspection of shipping materials and
controlled drugs received
• management of controlled drug inventory
• security of controlled drugs
The Conducting a Controlled Drug Audit
video explains the process for completing
the controlled drug audit, including how to
measure controlled drugs and what to do when
irregularities are identified. This video offers
advice on:
• how often to conduct a controlled drug audit
• steps to performing a controlled drug audit
• why controlled drug audits are necessary
• how to measure open bottles
• who should conduct the audit
• what to do in the case of a discrepancy
The College encourages veterinarians and their
staff members to watch the videos. Additional
learning materials can be found by reviewing
the “Who’s in control of your controlled
substances?” webpage. If you have questions,
please contact the College’s Practice Advisory
Services.
College Connection is the official publication
of the College of Veterinarians of Ontario,
informing members on regulatory issues,
with the expectation that members will
govern themselves accordingly. College
Connection is charged with the responsibility
of providing comprehensive, accurate and
defensible information.
Instilling public confidence in veterinary medicine.
College of Veterinarians
of Ontario
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Guelph, Ontario
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Discipline Summaries — 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 in the
Discipline Orders section of the
College website (www.cvo.org/
Discipline-Orders) and findings
are noted in the Public Register. A
copy of a disciplinary decision is
available by contacting the College.
Discipline Summaries recently
posted are as follows:
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Dr. Jagdish Verma
Dr. Stavroula Vihos
Get Your Free Decal — The Facility
Accreditation Emblem is available
for use online on websites and
social media and as a window
decal. Both are available at:
www.cvo.org/getdecal
Order yours today! Let everyone
know your facility meets provincial
standards and supports safe,
quality animal care.
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Editor: Jan Robinson
Assistant to the Editor:
Kim Huson
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