Crossroads
Veterinary Centre has been inspected and approved to
the BSAVA
Practice Standard
The British Small Animal Veterinary Association
(BSAVA) is the professional body that represents
5,500 veterinary surgeons in the UK who look after our pets.
It is world renowned for its excellence.
BSAVA Practice Standards Scheme is aimed
at encouraging high standards of service, facilities and
safety in practice. |
|
To
achieve the BSAVA Standard, practices must apply
to the Association, complete a detailed questionnaire confirming
that it meets the requirements and is then thoroughly inspected
by an independent trained veterinary surgeon. Inspectors visit
the practice with a detailed and strict set of guidelines to cover
all aspects of small animal practice. These include
·
24 hour service – although all veterinary practices
must by law provide 24 hour cover, checks are made to ensure adequate
staffing levels for out of hours emergencies.
· Qualifications and continuing education
of staff- all staff, from receptionists to part-timers, must receive
adequate training and instruction. Veterinary surgeons and nurses
must also continually undertake further training to keep their
skills up to date in the rapidly advancing world of veterinary
medicine.
· Clean hygienic and secure premises-
practices are required to provide premises where owners and animals
feel comfortable and secure, with good levels of hygiene.
· Efficient and accurate patient records-
case histories must be easily retrievable, up to date and confidential.
· Diagnostic equipment including X-rays-
equipment must be set up, operated and maintained to strict guidelines
to ensure the safety of both staff and animals, and allow proficient
diagnosis.
· Laboratory facilities- quality controlled
for accurate results of tests.
· Hospitalisation and nursing care- secure
facilities for in- patients with adequate nursing care and minimal
risk of infection.
·Surgical facilities- including an operating
theatre available at all times, anaesthetic equipment that is
safe for both staff and animals and suitable for all species treated,
and effective sterilisation of instruments and equipment.
· Safe storage and dispensing of medicines-
including well rotated stock, stored correctly and dispensed fully
labeled with suitable instructions to the pet owner.
· Full compliance with health and safety
regulations- for the protection of owners, their animals, the
staff and all visitors to the premises, the practice must comply
with the government’s comprehensive health and safety legislation,
including a regular review of all practice activities.
From
the practice point of view, being to BSAVA Standard brings advantages
which, ultimately, benefit you and your pets.
|
