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Report to Licensees Vol. 13, No. 2 December 2003 J. Edwin Davis, DVM, President · Glenn R. Walther, DVM, Vice-President · Lon G. Randall, Jr., DVM, Secretary/Treasurer · Patrick R. Bernard, DVM, Member · Brent Robbins, DVM, Member
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The Members of the Louisiana Board of Veterinary Medicine and the staff of the Board office would like to welcome new Board member, Brent Robbins, DVM. Dr. Robbins, who practices in Folsom, Louisiana, has been appointed to serve a five-year term from August 1, 2003 through July 31, 2008. We extend a warm welcome and best wishes for a productive term. The Board has to say farewell to Robert Lofton, DVM, whose term with the Board expired on July 31, 2003. During his five-year term, Dr. Lofton assisted in streamlining operations and procedures of the Board, as well as sharing invaluable insight during his tenure. He is wished the best for the future.
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For an updated copy of the Louisiana Veterinary Practice Act, Louisiana Administrative Code (Board Rules), Complementary Laws and AVMA Principles of Veterinary Medical Ethics through August 20, 2003, please visit our website, www.lsbvm.org, under the Practice Act section. The entire 80-page document can be downloaded and printed. Other important notices and dates have also been posted on the Board website. Because the laws are constantly being changed, you may call the Board office for an update on any current revisions to the Practice Act.
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The Board revisited the referenced matter at its October 2, 2003 meeting. More particularly, the question has arisen with regards to the legally permissible “minimal amount” of Ketamine and/or Telazol an Animal Control Officer (ACO) may have in his possession as originally established by the Board on June 5, 2003. It is the purpose of this Declaratory Statement to provide interested parties with an amended legally permissible “minimal amount.” Effective October 2, 2003, it is the Board’s decision that in order to be in compliance with Rules 704B and 1225C, an ACO may have no more than the total amount of 20 ml. or two (2) vials of Ketamine and/or Telazol in his possession (vehicle) at any one time. Therefore, if the entirety of the total amount of 20 ml. or two (2) vials of Ketamine and/or Telazol is not used during a single capture attempt, the unused minimal amount may be kept by the ACO for future capture attempts as long as the Board’s Rules on this subject are complied with. For example, the unused portion, or a maximum of a total amount of 20 ml. or two (2) vials of Ketamine and/or Telazol, is legally permissible and must be secured in a locked container in the vehicle with a proper log being maintained as required by Rules 704B and 1225C. The Board has communicated with DEA regarding the amended “minimal amount” issue. DEA is in agreement with the Board’s determination as to what constitutes the amended legally permissible “minimal amount” defined above in this statement. As an educational reminder, it must also be kept in mind that pursuant to Rules 704, an ACO may have access to capture drugs (Ketamine and Telazol only) if his only duty is to restrain and/or capture animals. In order to qualify under the terms of Rule 704, the ACO must first attend a Board approved training course in the use of chemical capture drugs. The ACO must also be an employee of an animal control agency which is operated by a state or local governmental agency, or which is operated by any duly incorporated humane society which has a contract with a local governmental agency to perform animal control services on behalf of the local governmental agency for the purpose of animal capture and/or restraint. Also, please be advised that the veterinarian, or Lead CAET if applicable under the particular circumstances, is legally responsible for compliance with the requirements set forth in Rules 704 and 1225, respectively. Among other requirements set forth in the cited Rules, a log is required to be kept with regards to the “minimal amount” dispensed to and used by an ACO, as well as the Ketamine and/or Telazol must be kept secured in a locked container. Any questions regarding this matter, please contact the Board office.
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The Louisiana Board of Veterinary Medicine will meet in 2004 at 8:30 a.m. at the Board Office on the following dates: February 5, April 8, June 3, August 5, October 7, and December 2.
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For your renewal packet and publications to be sent directly to you, please notify the Board of any address changes – personal and/or profession
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Medical records are important from a legal and case management point of view. Complaint cases may be avoided by revisiting the requirements for utilization of consent forms. Board Rule 1039 effective August 20, 2001, defines minimum standards for completion of a consent form relative to general anesthesia in a non-emergency situation, and euthanasia, and the requirement for veterinarians to consult personally with clients prior to any euthanasia procedures. Suggested sample consent forms for anesthesia and euthanasia which do comply with the law are provided in the links above and on the Complaints page.
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Per Board Rule 714 effective August 20, 2003, this Board approved form is to be used to report student externship to the Board office. This new form is to be completed by both the extern and the supervising veterinarian in the practice providing the externship. The form can be downloaded and printed from the Board website at: www.lsbvm.org/extern_form.pdf .
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As of October 31, 2003, license renewals for the 2004 renewal year are as follows: 1011 Active DVMs, 235 Inactive DVMs, 3 Faculty DVMs, 72 RVTs, 110 CAETs, 4 REDs. Of the 1,435 renewals, 148 were sent back to the applicant due to errors or omissions (10%). Send-backs many times result in late fee assessments and expiration of the license.
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Disciplinary Cases None to report this quarter.
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