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VN01 - vet nursing

Nursing responsibilities and legislation

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veterinary surgeons act (VSA) 1966
Reporting of Injuries, disease and dangerous occurences (RIDDOR) 2013
Control of hazardous substances to health 2002
Animal welfare Act 2006
CITES 1973
Finn's law 2019 The Animal Welfare (Service Animals) act 2019
The Animal Welfare (Licensing of Activities Involving Animals) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2019 Lucy's law
Five stages of grief denial.anger.bargaining.depression.acceptance.
Health and safety at work act (HASAWA) 1974
consequentialist theory, best outcome for the majority Utilitarianism
non-consequentialist theory, supports morally right action deonotology
virtue ethics Based on individuals being 'morally good' and therefore choosing the right path as a result.
Medical ethics respect for autonomy, beneficence, non-maleficence and justice
clinical audit quality improvement process that seeks to improve patient care through systematic review of care
whistleblowing unethical, illegal or unjust conduct witnessed and the appropriate reporting of this.
clinical governance continuing process of reflection, analysis and improvement in professional practice
CPD allowance 15 hours per year
mode of communication face to face, telephone, video and audio conferencing, written
factors affecting communication Age, use of language, sensory impairment
empathy Being able to recognise how an individual is feelings as if they were your own
sympathy there, there, what a shame
Non verbal communication nodding, facial expression, eye contact, gesture, postures, body language
Governing body of the veterinary profession RCVS
When was the RCVS established 1844
VSA 1966 - what schedule concerns VNS and SVNs? Schedule 3
How must the SVN be supervised when undertaking schedule 3 of the VSA? direct, continuous supervision by RVN or VS
How are vet nurses regulated? voluntarily regulated
feedback in communication Sigh, nodding, eye contact
Feedback allows evaluation of the effectiveness of the message (delivery)
linear Model of communication - 1949 Information, Transmitter, Channel, reciever, destination Shannon-Weaver communication model
Osgood and Schramm model Emphasises the circular motion of communication, decoder and encoder are constantly switching roles. Message, decoder/interpreter/encoder, message, Decoder/interpreter/encoder.
representative organisation is One which represents the profession, acting as a voice for it's members
Representative organisation for veterinary Nurses BVNA
vetlife a registered charity offering advice and support to vets and nurses for all aspects of veterinary life
SPVS supports veterinary professionals on business, leadership and ethical issues
ACAS provides free advice on employment law issues such as contracts, pay, discrimination etc
samaritans Provides free support for individuals who are struggling to cope with any aspect of their lives
Blue cross Provides free support to owners and veterinary professionals regarding euthanasia and compassion fatigue
5 animal's needs Suitable enviroment, to be housed with/without another animal, suitable diet, to be free from pain/injury/disease/suffering and to be able to exhibit normal behaviour patterns
dangerous dog act 1991
dogs covered by dangerous dog act the pitbull terrier, Japanese tosa, dogo Argentino, and fila Brasilerio.
complaint serious enough to warrant regulatory investigation RCVS professional conduct department should be informed.
criminal law To maintain law and order and protect society. e.g murder, theft, rape etc
civil law exists to uphold the rights of individuals . e.g lending and borrowing money, entering contracts and disputes
consent to give permission or agree to something
informed consent to give permission to do something after being made fully aware of what they are consenting to and the potential consequences
Who can the VS delegate the task of obtaining informed consent to? RVN/SVN providing they are suitably trained and aware of the proposed procedure, tx and risks involved
Barriers to gaining consent Language, Sensory, understanding, permission and verbal questioning
Environmental protections act 1990
the collection and disposal of waste regulations 1988
the control of pollution (special waste) regulations 1988
the hazardous waste regulations 2005 (amended 2009)
reason for euthanasia injured state, concerns surrounding welfare, aggression, lack of funds for treatment
when may GDPR be broken (first contacting RCVS before breaking) when the animal's welfare or public's health is at risk
interprofessional practice people from different disciplines working together as a team
Improved staff retension, reduced stress and anxiety, improved practice reputation, reduction in errors, less staff sickness, reduced overall work load, staff feel more supported Benefits of inter-professional practice
Cytotoxic waste Purple striped bag/purple lidded bin (high temp incineration only)
contaminated sharps Yellow bin (high temp incineration only)
infectious, clinical waste Orange/yellow bag (high temp incineration only)
photographic chemicals segerate into separate fixer and developer leak-proof container for treatment at suitable facility
offensive waste tiger bag (landfill)
pharmaceuticals (non cytotoxic) Blue/yellow bin (high temp incineration)
Non contaminated sharps white bin
domestic waste landfill
pet cadavers Burial at home, burial at pet cemetary or cremation
referral practice one which offers specialist advice and services in one or several area of veterinary medicines e.g opthalmology
emergency practice Code of professional conduct recognises that veterinary practices MUST provide a means of emergency care for animals 24 hrs a day
Practice insurance Form of insurance that covers staff, customers, assets and premises.
employers liability insurance Legally required if a company has employees, covers legal cost of compensation claims made by employees
public liability insurance Legally required to cover legal costs of compensations made by members of the public if they have suffered illness, injury, death or damage.
professional indemnity insurance whenever a business charges for advice. Protects the business against loss suffered by a member of public as a result of advice received by the business.
business motor insurance where company vehicles are available these will need to be insured for business use
building and contents insurance If premises are owned by the business, then an insurance policy protects against costs of property damage is required.
business legal protection this covers legal costs when claims are made against the business
product liability insurance This covers the cost of claims made when a product supplied by the business causes damage to a customer
business interpretation this covers the cost for financial trading loss when an insured event results in damage to the property
stock insurance covers cost of stock due to damage, theft or destruction
personal accident insurance this insurance policy covers individual loss of income in the events of accident, injury or loss
SQP Suitably qualified person
The veterinary products an SQP can prescribe or supply depends on the scope of the registration they hold
Who regulates SQPs? Veterinary Medicines regulations 2013
SQP retailer's premises A premise approved by the Veterinary medicines directorate (VMD)
NFA - VPS SQP can prescribe - non food animal - veterinarian, pharmacist, SQP
NFA- VPS medicines: Internal and external parasites
POM - VPS SQP can prescribe - prescription only medicine, veterinarian, pharmacist, SQP
POM - VPS medicine Used mainly in farm animals/horses to reduce or prevent effects of endemic disease in herds, flocks or individual animals
AVM - GSL SQP can prescribe - Authorised veterinary medicine - General sales list
AVM - GSL medicines No legal restrictions on these medications - ''over the counter'' meds
The Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) are a nominated department of ....? DEFRA - who ensure the safety, quality and efficancy of veterinary medicines
They key responsibilities of the VMD - monitoring and taking actions on reports for adverse events from veterinary medicine -controlling how veterinary medicines are made and distributed - testing for residues of veterinary medicines or illegal substances in animals and animal products
A veterinary medicine can only be put onto the market after... being authorised by secretary of state or the agency
records of supply of veterinary medicinal products should be kept for? 5 years
Supply of veterinary medicinal products must be from? A registered premises
A SQP is someone who can prescribe all of the following: POM- VPS, NFA- VPS, AVM-GSL
A SQP cannot supply or prescribe any medicines under the following: POM- V
POM - V Prescription only medicine - veterinarian
Social media is a common way of communicating with wider public. Some positives are: -Lost and found animals (reuiniting) -Positively promoting practice -used for advertising purposes
How long must injuries last before being able to report them according to RIDDOR 2013? 7 days +
It is a criminal offence to practice veterinary surgery unless: -qualified as a VS -qualified with the RCVS
Negatives to animal keeping? expensive, noise, time consuming, grief
What may be increased in times of stress? cortisol levels
working animal used for performing a job role that humans are unable to do
Military dogs search and rescue, detecting weapons and explosives
The UK police have how many dogs in the force? 1,700
Law enforcement dogs are commonly used for? search and rescue, detection of cadavers, drugs and explosives
Assistance dogs 7,000
Legislation Act of making or enacting laws
Who makes law parliament is responsible for approving new legislation
Who produces a bill anyone can produce a bill
what is lobbying? Individuals or groups trying to influence the opinions of parliament members before they vote
What is a risk assessment? identification of hazards present, estimate of risks involved, thinking about precautions already in place
who carries out risk assessments? employer by law but should be delegated anyone who is competent in the activity
hazard anything with the potiential to cause harm
control measure is.. any action or activity that can be prevent, eliminate or reduce an identified hazard
Employment act 1996
The employment act 1996 is concerned with employment paticulars, wages, working hours, time off
How long must somebody be employed for before submitting flexible working request (flexible working regulations 2014) 26 weeks
The working time regulations 1998
Employees working time should not exceed 48 hours
rest periods for an adult working more than 6 hours 20 minutes
young person (16-17) must have a 30 min break every 4.5 hours
a young person must not exceed 40 hours per week
an adult should have 11 hours consecutive rest
a young person should have atleast 12 hours rest
which act protects people from discrimination equality act 2010
after which date are VNs automatically transferred to the register 1st jan 2003
The RCVS code of professional conduct is used to outline professional responsibilities of the RVN and VS
ethics philosophical discipline which aims to interpret the right and wrong in society
morals individual to the person; a set of guidelines devised by society or profession
which act is based around the 5 freedoms? AWA 2006
When is somebody able to give consent to cost 18 and over
after what age does it become illegal to tail dock (working dogs only) 5 days
 

 



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