“Awareness is the first step,” says Clint. “The clients I have met after a security problem has arisen often felt as though their data wasn’t valuable. ‘Who wants Fluffy‘s medical records anyway?’ Sadly, there are many criminals who are happy to take advantage of the lax cyber security measures of unsuspecting veterinary practices.”
It’s been said and sadly realized all too late that once the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) gets into a practice, it can be difficult getting them out. Here’s a real eye opener: the average DEA fine is $15,040, per citation.
Jan Woods, a Regulatory Consultant for Controlled Substance education in the Animal Health industry and Co-Founder of Ask Jan, answers the question: Is there a permissible amount of discrepancies allowed in drug logs? One of the most common misunderstandings around controlled drug log compliance is that there is some minimum amount of discrepancies allowed. The truth is, no amount of discrepancies is acceptable. Any discrepancies found must be dealt with quickly and transparently in accordance Read more…
Destroying controlled substance waste vs. destroying expired or unwanted meds It appears we, as a profession, need a very clear understanding of these two regulatory systems to help minimize our controlled substances risk Originally published by Veterinary Practice News on November 13, 2020 In the many conversations I have had with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), one stands out above the others. A federal agent told me earlier this year there is one regulatory area Read more…
Veterinary practices, like many other businesses, often award pay raises in connection with an annual employee review. It’s a logical time to do so since that’s when employers provide performance-related feedback to their employees.
Whether you’re an established mobile vet who is spinning your wheels trying to figure out how to streamline, set boundaries, or let go of toxic clients or you are a brand new prospective house call vet looking to build from scratch, The House Call Vet Academy will help you build, grow, or revamp your house call practice so you can get back to being the skilled, compassionate veterinarian that you are.
In 2020, VBA facilitated practice sales totaling over $227 million. Their clients included both GP and multi-specialty practices, from small animal to equine, in geographic areas throughout the United States.
Meet Epicur’s Advisory Council: Jan Woods Shares How She Helps Veterinary Practices Better Understand the Value of 503B Manufacturers Originally published on the Epicur Pharma Blog Page, October 2021 Controlled substances compliance and 503B manufactured products are two areas that create a lot of questions for DVMs. Jan Woods, a veterinary hospital consultant and national speaker with expertise in DEA compliance, state and federal regulations, and clinic and hospital practice management, advises DVMs on how to Read more…
In 2020, VBA facilitated practice sales totaling over $227 million. Their clients included both GP and multi-specialty practices, from small animal to equine, in geographic areas throughout the United States.
The secret to private practices remaining competitive despite the deep pockets of corporate veterinary groups involves a multifaceted approach.
