The Veterinarian-Client-Patient Relationship, or “VCPR,” is the
Holy Grail of the practice of veterinary medicine. Business
and Professions Code section 4826.6(a) definitively states
that a “veterinarian shall not prescribe, dispense, or administer a
drug, medicine, application, or treatment of whatever nature for the
prevention, cure or relief of a wound, fracture, bodily injury, or disease
of animals unless a veterinarian-client-patient relationship exists.”
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Water can destroy medical equipment, computer/phone systems, records, and supplies, and may cause significant damage to the walls and floors of your clinic.
According to CNA Insurance claims data for veterinary clinics from 2017 to 2022,
21% of all claims have been related to water damage. Continue reading.
The passage of SB 553 (Cortese) in 2023 requires nearly all California employers to implement a Workplace Violence Prevention Plan (WVPP) either as part of their Cal/OSHA Injury and Illness Prevention Plan, or as a standalone policy. Continue reading.
An employee handbook is a crucial tool for both employer and employee clarifying organizational policies, ensuring consistency, and communicating expectations. Continue reading.
California Business and Professions Code section 4829.5 requires that each time a veterinarian initially prescribes or dispenses a prescription medication in an outpatient setting, they must offer to provide a drug consultation to the client or the client’s agent. Continue reading.
As you navigate the hustle and bustle of your veterinary practice, it’s crucial to address a sometimes silent but significant threat to your daily operations: slips, trips, and falls. Continue reading.
Weather events, wildfires, and power grid problems can leave your veterinary hospital or clinic without power. Continue reading.
Most employers generally understand the importance of documenting employee
performance. However, the challenge is to appropriately and effectively document employee performance to minimize risk for the employer and to
effectively communicate perceived issues with the employee. Continue reading.
Existing law requires that a dog three months of age or older must be vaccinated against rabies (California Health and Safety Code section 121690 (b)). The rabies vaccination is a prerequisite to licensing, which is required under subdivison (a) of the same section. Continue reading.
In veterinary clinics, a slip or fall can happen to anyone at any time. Continue reading.
