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Law & Ethics Flashcards

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Waste Disposal

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Removing and destroying or storing damaged, used or other unwanted domestic, agricultural or industrial products and substances

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Veterinary Client Patient Relation (VCPR)

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The relationship that exists when a vet has assumed the responsibility for making medical judgment regarding the health of an animal and the need for medical care. Vet has sufficient knowledge to initiate a general diagnosis and the clients has agreed to employ the vet and follow his/her instructions

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Secondary Labels

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OSHA required label for most chemicals and compounds being used beyond the original container

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Scope

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A set of boundaries that define the extent of the project. They determine what falls inside and outside the project and what is, or is not included, during planning.

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Safety Data Sheets (SDS)

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16 section document for each drug or chemical providing all important information regarding use of the substance, including hazards, safe handling, chemical properties, and disposal

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Right to Know

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OSHA’s hazard communication standards

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Retention Schedule

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A document that lists the names of the record series produced by your practice, aling with their agreed retention periods and disposition methods

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Retention

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The continued possession, use, or control of something

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Regulatory Agencies

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Government agencies that perform oversight

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Professional Courtesy

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A form of mutual respect among people in the same line of work

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Privacy

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The state or condition of being free from observation, or disturbed by other people.

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Practice Act

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regulations describing what employees can and cannot do. Acceptable medical standards, as it relates to vet med.

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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

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Items that must be worn to protect the individual form contact with hazardous substances

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Occupational Health & Safety Administration (OHSA)

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Issues and enforces standards for safe and healthy working conditions

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Non-Compete Clause

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Promise by an employee not to compete with his employer for a specified period of time, and within a specified geographic location

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It’s the Law Posters

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Defines employees rights and employers responsibilities OHSA

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Intellectual Property Rights

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creations of the mind or intellect that can be owned such as copyright, patent and trademark creations.

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Tort Law

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civil suits

compensation for proven harms (negligence, malpractice)

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Contract Law

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legally binding agreement between two or more people for a particular purpose (estimates, employment contract..)

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Drug Free Workplace

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Policy designed to provide a safe workplace, discourage alcohol and drug abuse and encourage treatment, recovery and the return to work of those employees with such abuse problems

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Drug Schedules

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Drugs, substances and certain chemicals used to make drugs are classified into five distinct categories or schedules depending upon the drugs acceptable medical use.

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Implied Contract

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An agreement created by actions of the parties involved, but it is not written or spoken

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Antitrust

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A collection of federal and state laws that regulate the conduct and organization of businesses to promote fair competition for the benefit of the consumer

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Ethics

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Moral principles that govern the behaviour of the vet practice and its employees

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Collective Bargaining
The process through which a labour union and employees negotiate with the employer the terms of the employement relationship such as wages and benefits.
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Ergonomics
A science that deals with designing and arranging things so that people can use them easily and safely. Repetitive motion injuries....
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Breach of confidentiality
Failure to act in a required or promised way regarding trusted or private information Divulging confidential information
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Consent
To permit, agree, approve
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Disclosure
The action of making new or secret information known
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Duty
ethical, legal or moral responsibility of conduct, function or performance that usually arises from an implied contract.
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Identity Theft
The illegal use of someone elses personal information
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Informed Consent
A persons agreement to allow something to happen such as a medical procedure that is based on full disclosure of the facts necessary to make an intelligent decision.
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Direct Cause
Immediate reason for any sort of accident/injury
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Defensible Cause
Capable of becoming defended
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Proximate Cause
Foreseeable risk by action of a vet. (ie. did not withhold food prior to sx. Died aspiration on vomit)
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The VHMA Pledge
I pledge myself to: Comply with the principles and declarations of the Veterinary Hospital Managers Association, Inc.'s code of professional ethics. Maintain and promote the profession of veterinary practice management. I will assure my continued growth and development as a professional by utilizing, to the highest extent possible, the facilities offered to me for continuing the professional education and refinement of my management skills. Seek and maintain an equitable, honorable and co-operative association with fellow members of the Veterinary Hospital Managers Association, Inc. and with all others who may become a part of my business and professional life. Play a fundamental role in maintaining excellence and quality of care to our clients and their animals. Place honesty, integrity and industriousness above all else, and gainfully pursue my profession with diligent study and dedication so that service to my employer shall always be maintained at the highest possible level. Keep all information concerning the business or personal affairs of my employer confidential, except as may otherwise be required or compelled by applicable law or regulation. Protect the employer's funds and property under my control. Information gathered, maintained or produced within the veterinary practice is the property of the practice owner and will not be reproduced, shared or distributed outside the practice without consent of the owner.
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Schedule I Drugs
Require a prescription | Provided by a pharmacist after profession intervention and diagnosis by a Doctor
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Schedule II Drugs
No prescription required | Require a pharmacist at POS
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Schedule III Drugs
No prescription required | Sold on store shelves, direct supervision of a pharmacist
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Unscheduled Drugs
No professional supervision labelled clearly Sold from any retail outlet

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