FVMA’s VETERINARY CLINIC INSPECTION
CHECKLIST
IMPORTANT NOTICE – If you are unable to check any box on this Inspection Checklist, you need to IMMEDIATELY address that area so your establishment can pass an unannounced state inspection. Call the FVMA toll-free at 800.992.3862 with questions. This inspection checklist is provided as a service to FVMA members. This document is a useful tool to help our members prepare their establishments for an unannounced inspection. For additional information on the state inspection rules and regulations, contact the state Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Division of Regulation at 850.487.1395, contact the FVMA toll-free at 800.992.3862 or visit our website at www.fvma.org.
LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS
FACILITIES/EQUIPMENT FOR IMMEDIATE RESUSCITATIVE CARE
PREMISES REQUIREMENTS (MANDATORY) Exterior
FACILITY REQUIREMENTS
Veterinarian(s) at this establishment possesses a current, active Florida license This establishment has a current, valid premises permit License(s) of each veterinarian(s) is conspicuously displayed This establishment’s valid premise permit is conspicuously displayed This establishment does not employ unlicensed person(s) in the practice of veterinary medicine Exterior signs legible and easily identifies location Facility is clean and in good repair Emergency care telephone number is visible and easily seen from exterior Grounds are clean and orderly
Interior
Restroom(s) is clean and orderly Office is clean and orderly Emergency telephone answering service is available 24 hours a day
Examination Room
Examination area is clean and orderly Lined waste receptacles are in all exam rooms Disposable towels and sink are available (sink in the restroom is not acceptable) Examination table is constructed of smooth impervious material
Pharmacy
Area and equipment are clean and orderly Sterile instruments, drapes, caps and masks Operating table appropriate for proposed use and constructed of smooth and impervious material Oxygen and equipment are available for immediate use Anesthesia equipment Holding areas capable of sanitation/proper ventilation/sufficient lighting/size consistent with welfare of animal Sanitary cans lined with disposable bags Effective insect and rodent control Carcass disposal meeting local sanitary codes Emergency lighting which includes at minimum, a functioning rechargeable battery-operated light Fire extinguisher with current annual inspection tag Refrigeration to store drugs, biologicals, lab samples, reagents and other perishable items Handling and disposal of biohazardous waste in accordance with Rule 64E-16, Florida Administrative Code [61G18-15.002(2)(a)15.] Veterinarians must furnish clients with permanent address for obtaining medical records
FACILITIES FOR RADIOLOGY OR OUTSIDE SERVICE
Clean and orderly pharmacy area X-ray machine; 100 MA minimum Blood storage or donor is available Developing tanks Accurate controlled substances log Monitoring of exposure of personnel to radiation required Accurate patient medical records FACITILITES FOR SURGERY OR OUTSIDE SERVICE If controlled substances are on the premises, a locking, secure cabinet for storage Must be clean and orderly DEA certificate kept on premises Sterilization of surgical equipment by autoclave or gas method Segregated area for storage of expired drugs Operating table appropriate for use and constructed of smooth, impervious Disposable needles and syringes surface All drugs stored on the premises are properly labeled with drug name, strength Well lighted and expiration date Oxygen and equipment for its administration All drugs are properly labeled and dispensed in child-proof containers unless HOSPITAL WARDS OR OUTSIDE SERVICE otherwise requested in writing Area must be clean and orderly MEDICAL RECORDS Holding area(s) size must be consistent with the welfare of the animal Medical records as required by 61G18-18.002 Florida Administrative Code Well lighted [61G18-15.002(2)(a)6.] Proper ventilation
LABORATORY REQUIREMENTS Microscope Centrifuge
ON PREMISES OR CONTRACT MANDATORY
Urinalysis equipment or outside lab available Hematology facilities or outside lab available Blood chemistry or outside lab available Microbiological capability or outside lab available
OPTIONAL ITEMS REQUIRING INSPECTION Reception area is free from hazards Grooming area is clean and orderly Kitchen/food area is sanitary
EXERCISE RUNS (OPTIONAL)
Clean and secure No hazards
