The AAHA Guide to Creating an Employee Handbook is now available with new and updated sample policies covering the most recent developments in federal law and human resource management. It includes up to date information on the best employment policies for your practice, from scheduling and pay periods to workplace safety and care of facility to vacations and leave. Access … [Read more...]
Search Results for: covid-19
Interactive Covid-19 maps to help with practice decisions
FASCINATING! The AVMA is providing interactive maps to present different lenses to view the Covid-19 outbreak and its impact on veterinary medicine and veterinary professionals. The maps allow users to zoom in and out and hide or show specific data layers when more than one variable is shown. It is especially important to communicate proactively with clients about various … [Read more...]
Veterinarian: my career prepared me for the Covid-19 pandemic
Kimberly Pope-Robinson, DVM, speaker, author and coach, recently shared how learning resiliency to cope with her professional life helped her navigate through emotional roller coaster challenges, including the current pandemic. Source: 1 Life Connected, April 27, 2020. Link. Pope-Robinson shared four key areas that are helping her now and that can apply to anyone, not just … [Read more...]
From surviving to thriving: Reimagining the post-COVID-19 return
The authors suggest that to come back stronger than they were before, companies should reimagine their business model as they return to full speed. There are four strategic areas on which to focus: recovering revenue, rebuilding operations, rethinking the organization and accelerating the adoption of digital solutions. Source: McKinsey and Company, May 2020. Link. The … [Read more...]
Reframing fears during the Covid-19 uncertainties
Brian Pennie reprises the circle tool from Steven Covey’s 7 Habits of Highly Effective People for us. Here are a few of his statements from the article. Every situation can be divided into two circles: the circle of concern, which consists of factors we have little or no influence over, and the circle of influence, which is made up of things we can control. Covey’s idea … [Read more...]
Swine disease management and COVID-19
THANK YOU, Jennifer Shike and Cassandra Jones, PhD, for sharing the challenges of managing swine PEDV and PRRS in the context of our current COVID-19 pandemic. Jones believes suppression should be the strategy. “Even then, we’re looking at June or July as peak of this thing, and 8X more critical care beds needed than we have available.” Cassandra Jones, PhD, Kansas State … [Read more...]
Ferrets, cats, some dogs susceptible to COVID-19 infections
Scott Weese, DVM, shares important information about ferrets and SARS-CoV-2 from a recent study. They can get sick and become fomites. He also summarizes a new study that looked at susceptibility of a wider range of animals including dogs, cats, ferrets as well as pigs, chickens and ducks. Ferrets and cats remain our main focus, both in terms of keeping infected people away … [Read more...]
AAHA’s NEWStat: Special COVID-19 edition
See what AAHA provides for member practices to deal with the impact of SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19. Source: AAHA NEWStat, March 17, 2020. Link. How to communicate with staff and clients about COVID-19. AAHA responds to COVID-19 virtually What’s up with that dog in Hong Kong who keeps testing positive? Plus, visit NEWStat’s COVID-19 page for regular updates and new … [Read more...]
Owner contact guidelines algorithm for COVID-19 pandemic
Brief Media’s Chief Veterinary Officer, Indu Mani DVM, ScD, shares the algorithm developed by J. Scott Weese, DVM, DVSc, DACVIM, for the benefit of veterinary clinic teams, their clients and animals. It is a step-by-step COVID-19 protocol for receiving patients in small animal veterinary clinics. Keep disinfecting and be safe.” – Indu Mani, DVM, ScD Source: Clinician’s Brief, … [Read more...]
EPA expands COVID-19 disinfectant list
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency released an expanded list of EPA-registered disinfectant products that have qualified for use against SARS-CoV-2, the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19. The new expanded list adds nearly 200 products. This includes 40 new products that passed through the agency’s expedited review process. Source: PORK, March 16, 2020. Link. To … [Read more...]
7 key actions business can take to mitigate the effects of COVID-19
No crisis is an isolated, neatly contained incident, and the COVID-19 outbreak is exceptional by any standards. It comes with extreme scope and levels of uncertainty. It’s a situation that is well beyond the experience of most business leaders. Source: Strategy+Business, March 6, 2020. Link. Preparation is key during crises.. Here are seven actions that leadership can take … [Read more...]
Virox announces free webinar on COVID-19: Protecting People and Animals
Complimentary Sponsored Content from Virox Animal Health™ Webinar: Coronavirus (COVID-19) in veterinary and animal group settings: Protecting People and Animals TODAY: Thursday, March 19, 2020 - 2:00 p.m. Eastern time Top infection prevention and epidemiology experts will provide a brief summary of the current COVID-19 status in people and animals, along with specific … [Read more...]
COVID-19 could be lemons or lemonade. We can make the difference.
March 2020: Update on SARS-CoV-2 and the COVID-19 it causes Hundreds of coronaviruses circulate among animals including cattle, camels, bats, pigs, cats and dogs. Sometimes these viruses jump to humans (a spillover event) and may cause disease. SARS-CoV-2 virus is a betacoronavirus, like MERS-CoV and SARS-CoV. All three have origins in bats. SARS-CoV-2 causes the disease … [Read more...]
Biosecurity compliance research shows motivation is not the problem
Commentary An exploratory study conducted to establish a baseline for worker motivation and to identify the primary factors that could be affecting biosecurity compliance in swine operations showed motivation is not the problem. Biosecurity compliance is influenced by job resources, availability of performance feedback and rewards. The preliminary study discoveries should … [Read more...]
Worth a Glance – November 2, 2023
Last week’s AHD Bulletin – Animal Health Digest Bulletin, October 26, 2023. Link. Most read post(s) from the October 26th AHD Bulletin – The customer experience is the sales experience. Link. Body language. Link. How to know when it’s time to switch jobs. Link. Placekeeper: 2023 Veterinary Conferences provided by Galaxy … [Read more...]
Canine vaccine hesitancy, including rabies, prevalent among U.S. dog owners
A study out of Boston University School of Public Health highlights the concerning levels of canine vaccine hesitancy in the U.S. Published in the journal Vaccine, the study results revealed 53 percent of dog owners express some level of skepticism about vaccinating their pets. They expressed concerns about safety, efficacy and necessity. The researchers don’t believe canine … [Read more...]
Customer trust in supply chains overestimated
Commentary Last week we urged veterinary clinics to consider adjusting their quantities on hand and reorder points ahead of the possibility of a UPS strike <Link>. While the strike appears to have been averted <Link>, our assertions were based on information similar to that shared in this article. Many of the Covid-19 pandemic-era supply chain challenges remain … [Read more...]
Worth a Glance – May 11, 2023
Last week’s AHD Bulletin – Animal Health Digest Bulletin, May 4th, 2023. Link. Most read post(s) from May 4th AHD Bulletin – Establishing rapport. Link. Shaping the onboarding experience. Link. Place keeper: 2023 Veterinary Conferences provided by Galaxy Vets. Link. 3 ways VMG is different from other veterinary membership organizations Source: … [Read more...]
Worth a Glance – March 16, 2023
Last week’s AHD Bulletin – Animal Health Digest Bulletin, March 9, 2023. Link. Most read post(s) from March 9th AHD Bulletin – Pet owners feeling the sting of inflation. Link. Place keeper: 2023 Veterinary Conferences provided by Galaxy Vets. Link. New York City rats can catch the coronavirus that causes Covid-19, study finds Source: CNN, March 9, … [Read more...]
Virtual visits may lower stress for pets
Telemedicine for pets gained ground during the Covid-19 pandemic. The American Veterinary Medicine Association estimated about 40 percent of practices offered telemedicine at the height of the pandemic. This percentage has since dropped. Telemedicine can help assess whether a pet needs to be seen in person and to monitor chronic conditions. It can also help pets avoid the … [Read more...]
People aren’t taking this seriously. Experts say U.S. Covid surge is big risk.
Commentary If the photos and videos from VMX are any indication, mask-free animal health professionals may fall into the group of Americans who are “collectively forgetting” or hopefully, have stayed current with boosters. Moving into the fourth year, Covid-19 is again spreading across America. It is being driven by the recent holidays, fewer precautions and the … [Read more...]
CDC’s latest pandemic guidelines for travel and events
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is encouraging the public to wear face masks again to prevent the spread of RSV, flu and Covid-19 over the holidays. The agency advises that those who are traveling or have weakened immune systems to wear face coverings. One need not wait on CDC action in order to put a mask on. We would encourage all of preventative measures such … [Read more...]
Cardiologist studying female animals to gain insight into women’s health
Dr. Barbara Natterson-Horowitz, a cardiologist with the University of California – Los Angeles, is once again studying animals to explore health connections between them and humans. Her current focus is on cross-species similarities in female health and she hopes to fill historical research gaps about diseases that primarily affect women. She says understanding our place in the … [Read more...]
Pandemic? Likely too early to say it is over.
Covid-19 has caused more than one million deaths in the U.S. and 6.5 million deaths worldwide, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Yet, some want to say the pandemic is over. IDSE editorial advisory board members shared their opinions on the pandemic’s status with Marie Rosenthal, MS. “I don’t know what to call the current period, but it’s not the … [Read more...]
A 10-point email audit for strategic planning
Covid-19 and its aftershocks threw a big wrench into marketing operations, but it wasn’t the only factor reshaping the email landscape. Corporate restructuring, the Great Resignation, a new focus on owned data, economic and political upheavals and the continued evolution of marketing technology all have left their marks on many email programs. Here's an email blueprint for the … [Read more...]
Coronavirus in the U.S.: Where cases are growing and declining.
Ugh! Right? It isn’t over until it’s over, so we are sharing this article on how Omicron BA.4 and BA.5 subvariants are sweeping through the United States. A recent study found that, compared to the previously dominant Omicron version BA.2.12, these more contagious subvariants are four times more resistant to Covid-19 vaccines and are more likely to cause breakthrough … [Read more...]
1 in 3 Americans think pandemic is over
Despite an uptick in Covid-19 cases in the U.S., Americans are feeling more optimistic about the trajectory of the pandemic. This latest wave of optimism that the end of the pandemic may be in reach is higher than last summer prior to the arrival of the Delta variant of Covid-19 in the U.S. It remains to be seen how the pandemic plays out in the coming months. Source: … [Read more...]
CDC: Test before you travel
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has updated its domestic travel recommendations and now advises all travelers to consider taking a Covid-19 test as close as possible to the departure time of a trip, but no more than three days prior to the trip. Source: Northstar Meeting Groups, May 17, 2022. Link. The CDC continues to recommend that all people . . . properly … [Read more...]
Pet owners unleashed: Veterinarians reflect on the pandemic’s darkest days
Two years have passed since the Covid pandemic began. Clinician’s Brief honors the strength and resilience of veterinarians through stories shared in their own words. Masks, curbside, impatience, uncertainty and perseverance are all expressed as veterinary teams found themselves in the unique role of being essential but without the same support structure afforded to human … [Read more...]
Form I-9 alert: Policy allowing expired documents scheduled to end
Beginning May 1, employers will no longer be able to accept expired identity documents when verifying an employee's work eligibility on Form I-9. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is ending its temporary Covid-19-related policy of allowing employers to use expired List B identity documents for I-9 purposes. List B identity documents include driver's licenses and state ID … [Read more...]