Regulatoey Compliance Manual Flashcards
Name 5 licenses/permits you need to start a vet clinic
Business license, board license, employee identification number, dea registration, radiology permits per machine
What is a hazard assessment?
An internal review of the procedures and policies, taking place in the practice to ascertain what hazards exist
When are you required to send incident reports to OSHA
If the employee dies
How long do OSHA records need to be maintained
Five years
Do you need to have a first aid kit?
Only if the practice is not in a near proximity of emergency medical services. approximately 15 minutes.
How long must you keep medical waste records?
Three years after the shipment (sharps left the practice) CVPRM p 28
What is the hazard chemical standard?
The right to know law
What is the general duty clause of the occupational safety and health act?
Employers must provide a safe and helpful workplace from please recognize hazards are controlled
When do staff need to be notified of the x-ray exposure measurements
Annually or anytime exposure is above 25 REM’s in any reporting period
What is the minimum PPE for taking radiographs?
Gloves and apron
What is the new generation of x-ray gloves called?
Seamless lead vinyl gloves
When considering compliance with OSHA regulations, it is essential for employers to conduct and document which two steps in employee management
Indoctrination and counseling during high-risk situations
If There is a spill of isoflurane with insufficient ventilation what PPE should be used
Any type C supplied air respirator
What federal act is responsible for the enforcement and regulation of the manufacturing, distribution dispensing and delivery affecting drugs that have the potential for abuse of a physical dependence in humans
The federal controlled substance act
Under the food, drug and cosmetic act, regulatory action will be taken against anyone who’s extra label use of the drug results and tissue residue in the food chain. What is the one exception to this?
The veterinarian deems that the life of the animal is immediately threatened