Alex Milan and Veronica Marrero share the importance of auditing safety data sheets and OSHA compliance in this article. They highlight priorities, such as routine staff review and training to maintain a safe and compliant hospital for people and animals. Source: Patterson Veterinary Insight Companion Edition, April 2025. Link. INSIGHTS: When new products or brands are … [Read more...]
FAQs about safety data sheets answered
Includes Commercial Content The lack of safety data sheets remains number 5 on the list of the most commonly cited OSHA violations in the veterinary industry today, writes Sarah McNeal. She answers eight of the most frequently asked questions about keeping safety data sheets up to date and accessible. Source: Patterson Veterinary, April 9, 2024. Link. Patterson developed … [Read more...]
7 myths of veterinary oncology
Sharing her own experiences, Sarah Beedle, BS, CVT, offers perspectives on what some clients may fear when learning their pet has cancer. Just because a pet patient is diagnosed with cancer doesn’t mean the end is here.” Source: Patterson Veterinary, July 2023. Link. … [Read more...]
5 keys to modern radiation protection
Complimentary Commercial Content It’s become easier to establish and maintain safety standards for staff who conduct imaging procedures, writes Deborah Cameron. She identifies five key tools or processes for modern radiation protection. Using them means that safety steps are more likely to be taken on a daily and weekly basis, so practices are alerted to small concerns … [Read more...]
Worth a Glance – July 21, 2022
Last week’s most read posts 7 important facts about mosquitos and horses. Link. Consolidation trends of veterinary practices acquired by corporate groups are important to observe. Link. Last AHD Bulletin - Animal Health Digest Bulletin, Thursday, July 14, 2022. Link. =================================== Antivenin: Five myths to remember this … [Read more...]
7 time saving tips to reduce schedule overload
Sponsored Content Saving time is about finding time management techniques that work in practice. Talkatoo’s Deanna Beltsis offers seven time management tips to increase productivity, streamline schedule flow and make workdays easier: Remember to delegate Leverage technology Speed up dictation and documentation Increase team capabilities Focus on … [Read more...]
Properly prepare pets for travel
Whether cross-country, by air or locally, it is critical to ensure pets are prepared for a trip for their health and to prevent potential zoonoses. This brings an increased need for animal health certificates, especially certificates of veterinary inspection that show pets are healthy and free of transmissible diseases. Digital health certificates make it easy to keep patients … [Read more...]