Regulatory Consultations
Consultations with the profession, the public, and other stakeholders are an important part of the CVO’s policy development and review process. Your input is important to Council. Every comment submitted during policy consultations is considered by Council. The “policies” published by the CVO comprise Guidelines and Position Statements, as well as advisories, information sheets, and articles appearing in Update.
Consultations currently underway:
submit comments by May 11, 2012
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Medical Records for Companion Animals
Deadline for Submissions: May 11, 2012.
Background: The guideline was developed in 2007 to detail the College’s expectations for medical records retained for companion animals. The document is intended to reflect generally accepted professional standards for preparation of companion animal medical records. The document aims to promote record-keeping that is organized, logical, and self-explanatory.
The document is structured on the section in Reg. 1093 that specifies what is legally required in a medical record. It then explains in further detail how the College interprets each point, and thereby what the profession as a whole expects will be included in a medical record. Since its publication, there may be additional items that veterinarians think should be included in the document. Suggestions on improving and enhancing it are welcome.
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Deficiences Noted During the Inspection of New Facilities
Deadline for Submissions: May 11, 2012.
Background: This document helps members who wish to open a new facility to understand the requirements in the Minimum Standards of Veterinary Facilities in Ontario (MSVFO) and relevant legislation before they undergo an inspection as part of the Accreditation process. The Position Statement sets out the process that the College follows for advising the member about any deficiencies (required items that are not present on site) found by the CVO Inspector, as well as the member’s options to either correct the deficiency or submit a request for an exemption to the requirement. The College is interested in knowing whether the explanation of the process in this document is helpful to members applying for an accreditation inspection.
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Your feedback is important!
The following questions may be used as a guide for making your submission:
- Does the policy provide useful guidance, and clearly establish the relevant expectation or requirement that Ontario veterinarians should or must meet, to protect the public interest?
- Is the policy document consistent with the CVO’s mandate as a veterinary medical regulatory body?
- Do you have any specific comments to make about the content of the document?
- Are there any issues not included in the current publication that should be addressed?
- Do you have any specific suggestions for making edits or amendments to improve the clarity of the document? (please provide rationale for any suggestions).
The CVO welcomes your comments on the contents of the draft documents.
Please forward your comments to: consultations@cvo.org.
If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Karen Smythe, Policy and Quality Assurance Manager, at 519-824-5600 or toll-free at 1-800-424-2856.
If you prefer, you are welcome to forward your comments by mail or fax to:
Ms. Karen Smythe, Policy and Quality Assurance Manager
College of Veterinarians of Ontario
2106 Gordon Street
Guelph, ON N1L 1G6
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