Lesson 2 Flashcards
Ethics
The system on moral principles that determines appropriate behavior and actions within a specific group
ASPCA
American society for the prevention of cruelty to animals
Human-Animal Bond
The special and healthy relationship between people and their pets
Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners
Veterinary professionals and nonvets, responsible for interpreting the law and the standards of care offered to vet patients
The Three Rs
Replacement, reduction, and refinement
common law
unwritten law that has evolved from use and customs
two types of veterinary laws
1) ensure the quality of service to patients
2) provide a non hostile and safe environment
The veterinary practice act
the law defining which persons may practice veterinary medicine and surgery in each state and under what conditions
three elements for malpractice
1) the vet agreed to treat the patient
2) the vet failed to exercise the legal obligation of skill and diligence
3) the negligence cause injury to the patient
Respondeat superior
a vet can be found guilty of malpractice for a mistake made by a tech due to lack of supervision
Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA)
regulations designed to provide a safe workplace for all persons working in any business affecting commerce
equal employment opportunity (eeo)
protects employees from wrongful termination
Fair labor standard act (FLSA)
establishes minimum wage, overtime, record keeping, and youth employment standards for people working in the private sector and in government
nonexempt employees
entitled to paid overtime when working more than 40 hours a week
comprehensive drug abuse prevention and control act
regulates manufacturing distribution dispensing and delivery of certain drugs
drug enforcement agency (DEA)
primary federal law enforcement agency responsible for combating the abuse of controlled drugs
animal welfare act (AWA)
one of the sources oof federal laws on the care and use of animals in the biomedical industry
US department of agriculture (USDA)
directs the AWA
the national institutes of health (NIH)
conduct and supports medical research
Occupational health and safety program (OHSP)
a written statement in place to protect the employees who work with animals
Standard operating procedure (SOP)
an official detailed description of how each important procedure should be performed at the facility
center for disease control and prevention (CDC)
has established specific guidelines for the safe handling and management of infectious agents in the biomedical industry
Biosafety level 1
ordinarily do not cause disease in humans, may affect people with immune deficiency, no specific requirements for handling or disposal
Biosafety level 2
have potential to cause human disease if handled incorrectly, precautions will vary depending on the substance, general actions include: limited access to area, wearing gloves coats gowns face shield, use of class 1 or 2 biosafety cabinets, appropriate use of sharp containers, specific disposal and decontamination instructions
