Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 61G18-15.0025 - Minimum Standards for a Mobile Veterinary Practice for Agricultural Animals

The following minimum standards shall apply to mobile veterinary medical practices for agricultural animals:

(1) Mobile units utilized by veterinarians:

(a) Shall be clean and orderly.

(b) Shall contain the following:

1. Sterile syringes and needles.

2. All pharmaceuticals and biologics shall be maintained at the temperature recommended by the manufacturer in a refrigeration device that is powered by a stable energy source and is capable of maintaining a constant temperature. A thermometer shall be included where the biologics are being stored.

3. Antiseptic intravenous equipment.

4. If controlled substances are on the unit, a locking secure cabinet for storage and an accurate controlled substance log.

5. When surgery is to be performed, the following shall be maintained:

a. Surgical instruments,

b. Access to a means of sterilization,

c. Suture material, and

d. Intravenous equipment.

6. An American Veterinary Medical Association approved chemical method of euthanasia. The American Veterinary Medical Association Guidelines for the Euthanasia of Animals: 2013 Edition, Version 2013.0.1 is incorporated herein by reference at the following address: http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-05075 or from:

American Veterinary Medical Association

1931 N. Meacham Road

Schaumburg, Illinois 60173

7. Segregated area or container for the storage of expired drugs.

(2) When working with known infectious diseases within a herd, precautions shall be used to prevent transmission of infectious agents to another animal whether or not within the herd.

(3) Veterinarians must have a written agreement with a clinic or hospital for the provision of long term hospitalization, surgery, or radiology, if these services are not provided by the mobile clinic.

(4) Veterinarians must furnish a permanent address at which the veterinarian can be reached so that their clients can request veterinary medical records.

Notes

Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 61G18-15.0025

Rulemaking Authority 474.206, 474.215(6) FS. Law Implemented 474.215(6) FS.

New 7-4-95, Amended 7-22-10, 9-26-12, Amended by Florida Register Volume 40, Number 107, June 3, 2014 effective 6/16/2014, Amended by Florida Register Volume 41, Number 027, February 10 effective 2/24/2015.

New 7-4-95, Amended 7-22-10, 9-26-12, 6-16-14, 2-24-15.