Veterinary Clinic Inspection Checklist

FVMA’s VETERINARY CLINIC INSPECTION CHECKLIST

IMPORTANT NOTICE – If you are unable to check any box on this Inspection Checklist, you need to IMMEDIATELY address that area so your establishment can pass an unannounced state inspection. Call the FVMA toll-free at 800.992.3862 with questions.

This inspection checklist is provided as a service to FVMA members. This document is a useful tool to help our members prepare their establishments for an unannounced inspection. For additional information on the state inspection rules and regulations, contact the state Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Division of Regulation at 850.487.1395, contact the FVMA toll-free at 800.992.3862 or visit our website at www.fvma.org.

LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS

Veterinarian(s) at this establishment possesses a current, active Florida license This establishment has a current, valid premises permit License(s) of each veterinarian(s) is conspicuously displayed This establishment’s valid premise permit is conspicuously displayed This establishment does not employ unlicensed person(s) in the practice of veterinary medicine PREMISES REQUIREMENTS (MANDATORY)

Exterior

Exterior signs legible and easily identifies location Facility is clean and in good repair Emergency care telephone number is visible and easily seen from exterior

Grounds are clean and orderly Interior

Restroom(s) is clean and orderly Office is clean and orderly

Emergency telephone answering service is available 24 hours a day Examination Room

Examination area is clean and orderly Lined waste receptacles are in all exam rooms Disposable towels and sink are available (sink in the restroom is not acceptable)

Examination table is constructed of smooth impervious material Pharmacy

Clean and orderly pharmacy area Blood storage or donor is available Accurate controlled substances log Accurate patient medical records If controlled substances are on the premises, a locking, secure cabinet for storage DEA certificate kept on premises Segregated area for storage of expired drugs Disposable needles and syringes All drugs stored on the premises are properly labeled with drug name, strength and expiration date All drugs are properly labeled and dispensed in child-proof containers unless otherwise requested in writing MEDICAL RECORDS

Medical records as required by 61G18-18.002 Florida Administrative Code [61G18-15.002(2)(a)6.] LABORATORY REQUIREMENTS

Microscope

Centrifuge ON PREMISES OR CONTRACT MANDATORY

Urinalysis equipment or outside lab available Hematology facilities or outside lab available Blood chemistry or outside lab available Microbiological capability or outside lab available

FACILITIES/EQUIPMENT FOR IMMEDIATE RESUSCITATIVE CARE

Area and equipment are clean and orderly Sterile instruments, drapes, caps and masks Operating table appropriate for proposed use and constructed of smooth and impervious material Oxygen and equipment are available for immediate use

Anesthesia equipment FACILITY REQUIREMENTS

Holding areas capable of sanitation/proper ventilation/sufficient lighting/size consistent with welfare of animal Sanitary cans lined with disposable bags Effective insect and rodent control Carcass disposal meeting local sanitary codes Emergency lighting which includes at minimum, a functioning rechargeable battery-operated light Fire extinguisher with current annual inspection tag Refrigeration to store drugs, biologicals, lab samples, reagents and other perishable items Handling and disposal of biohazardous waste in accordance with Rule 64E-16, Florida Administrative Code [61G18-15.002(2)(a)15.] Veterinarians must furnish clients with permanent address for obtaining medical records FACILITIES FOR RADIOLOGY OR OUTSIDE SERVICE

X-ray machine; 100 MA minimum Developing tanks

Monitoring of exposure of personnel to radiation required FACITILITES FOR SURGERY OR OUTSIDE SERVICE

Must be clean and orderly Sterilization of surgical equipment by autoclave or gas method Operating table appropriate for use and constructed of smooth, impervious surface Well lighted Oxygen and equipment for its administration HOSPITAL WARDS OR OUTSIDE SERVICE

Area must be clean and orderly

Holding area(s) size must be consistent with the welfare of the animal Well lighted Proper ventilation OPTIONAL ITEMS REQUIRING INSPECTION

Reception area is free from hazards Grooming area is clean and orderly Kitchen/food area is sanitary EXERCISE RUNS (OPTIONAL)

Clean and secure No hazards