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Mar 12 2020

BONUS Episode 62: Emergency COVID-19 Planning for your Practice

In this bonus episode of the Uncharted podcast:
What should you be doing right now to prepare your clinic for, or deal with, COVID-19? Dr. Andy Roark and Stephanie Goss break it down into actionable steps.

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10 COVID-19 Action Steps Your Clinic Can Take RIGHT NOW

  1. Survey your team to determine who might be in a high-risk situation & who could be affected by school closure.
  2. Develop an updated hospital cleaning policy (especially in exam rooms).
  3. Stock up on supplies and have a plan on how to get more if needed.
  4. Clearly state your sick policy to your staff. When should they stay home?
  5. Cross-train and write down protocols – share information to increase staffing flexibility.
  6. Develop a plan for a positive COVID-19 test among your staff/clients.
  7. Develop a plan for fluctuations in your business (either increased or decreased caseload).
  8. Waiting room management – minimize people spending time here. Update cleaning protocols.
  9. Provide access to information and support to clients that doesn't involve them coming in (phone, text, telemedicine, blog, social media, etc.).
  10. Train your staff to answer client questions about COVID-19 and their pets.

To help you find the most up-to-date and relevant information on COVID-19, here are some resources we trust:

Information from the AVMA on how to address the COVID-19 virus from a veterinary standpoint: https://www.avma.org/resources-tools/animal-health-and-welfare/covid-19

WSAVA Addresses Coronavirus: https://wsava.org/news/highlighted-news/the-new-coronavirus-and-companion-animals-advice-for-wsava-members/

CDC on animals/pets (in the FAQ section): https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/faq.html

Written by Tyler · Categorized: Blog

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