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BVHA is
convinced that it is important to encourage a consistent approach to
inspections.
To this end
it has helped the RCVS establish “training days” for the inspectors. The first
of these was held at the RVC where the inspectors assessed both the Equine and
Small Animal Hospitals. The results of the individual inspections were compared
and discussed.
BVHA has also
helped to prepare a further training day where a “virtual” inspection is to be
held, using various images of a range of veterinary premises. It is hoped that
discussion of problem areas will create a uniform approach.
BVHA has also
encouraged the RCVS to establish an email loop so that the inspectors can
discuss contentious issues as they arise, to further encourage a consistent
approach. The email loop also acts to provide feedback to the inspectors from
the Advisory Committee regarding the inspections they have submitted.
BVHA has also produced a feedback form for BVHA Veterinary
Hospitals to complete after they have been inspected. These forms are returned
to the BVHA Secretariat and made anonymous. These returns allow the BVHA to
determine if there is significant variation between inspectors and to see if
there are areas that require further training.
Obviously the production of feedback reports is a costly
business for the BVHA – so the service is only offered to BVHA members. We ask
non-member Veterinary Hospitals to support the BVHA in trying to create a
consistent approach to inspections.
If you feel that having consistency in RCVS Inspections is
important -
Please join us today.
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