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Author: Taryn DeOilers

Common VMB Inspection Issues and Tips for Avoiding Them

The California Veterinary Medical Board (VMB) has authority under California Business and Professions Code section 4809.5 to inspect registered veterinary premises at any time.

Record Keeping — But There’s More! (Part 2)

Title 16, California Code of Regulations, Section 2032.3 sets forth the minimum recordkeeping requirements that are enforced by the Veterinary Medical Board (VMB). Comprehensive medical records that go beyond the minimum standards are a key component of protecting practitioners from civil liability.

From Our Members: Fulfilling a Dream

I grew up in Sri Lanka, a tiny island country south of India. Often called the “pearl of the Indian Ocean,” Sri Lanka is a tropical paradise.

Prompt Injury Reporting: A Winning Strategy for All Parties

Even with a robust safety program in place, injuries sometimes happen at work.

Anesthetic Gas Safety in Veterinary Practice

The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) enforces regulations that require anesthetic gas monitoring programs for practices.

Helping to Ensure a Safe Driving Program

← Back to all posts Helping to Ensure a Safe Driving Program By Katie Stryker, CNA Assistant Vice President of Risk Control   This article was originally printed in the Jan/Feb 2023 issue of the California Veterinarian magazine. Over the past few years, there has been a steady increase in the number of auto accidents… Continue reading Helping to Ensure a Safe Driving Program

Record Keeping — But There’s More!

For years, the CVMA and this author have stressed the importance of maintaining medical records in compliance with Title 16, California Code of Regulations Section 2032.3. As always, you are encouraged to review this regulation and refresh your familiarity with its requirements. But there’s more!

Safety Orientation—Communicate with Your New Employees and Keep Them Safe

Veterinarians must wear many hats to keep their practices running smoothly. One important aspect of running a successful practice is onboarding new hires.

The Impact of Silence on Marginalized Individuals

In diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEI-B) work, we talk a lot about spoken and written forms of passive and active harassment and discrimination.

COVID-19 Prevention Plans Still Required of California Employers

On February 28, 2023, California Governor Gavin Newsom issued a proclamation officially ceasing the three-year statewide emergency response to COVID-19 that began on March 4, 2020.

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