Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1730-02-.03 - VETERINARY FACILITY INSPECTIONS TO OBTAIN A PREMISES PERMIT
(1) The Board must be notified, in writing,
at least 60 days prior to the opening of veterinary facility.
(2) All areas of the premises shall be
maintained in a sanitary, clean, orderly condition, and free of objectionable
odors, at all times.
(3) The
minimum standards for all facilities, permanent or mobile, where veterinary
medicine is practiced shall be:
(a) Heating
and cooling shall be provided for the comfort of the animals and the facility
shall have sufficient ventilation in all areas.
(b) Proper lighting shall be provided in all
rooms utilized for the practice of veterinary medicine.
(c) Hot and cold running water shall be
provided along with toilets and lavatories inside the facility for personnel
and clients.
(d) All premises shall
have sanitary storage which is adequate for the size of the facility.
(e) The facility shall have receptacles for
waste disposal which shall comply with state, county, and municipal health
laws, ordinances and regulations.
(f) Disposal of dead animals and waste
1. Veterinary facilities shall dispose of
dead animals, biological waste, and medical waste (including sharps) in a
prompt, sanitary, and aesthetic manner.
2. The disposal of dead animals, biological
waste, and medical waste (including sharps) shall comply with all federal,
state, county and municipal laws, ordinances, and regulations.
3. With the exception of large animals, all
dead animals on the premises shall be refrigerated.
4. Dead animals not claimed within
forty-eight (48) hours by the owner or agent shall be disposed at the
discretion of the veterinarian.
(g) The facility's examination rooms shall
have the following:
1. Lined waste
receptacles or chutes;
2. A sink
with disposable towels must be readily accessible; and
3. A table with impervious surface which
shall be sanitized between patients.
(h) Cages, exercise areas, pens, and stalls
are to be kept in a clean and orderly condition, in a well-lighted area, and in
good repair to prevent injury to animals and to promote physical
comfort.
(i) Small animals housed
outside must have adequate shelter and bedding if the temperature drops below
fifty degrees (50°) Fahrenheit and sufficient cooling or shade if the
temperature rises above eighty-five degrees (85°) Fahrenheit.
Notes
Authority: T.C.A. §§ 4-5-202, 4-5-204, 63-12-101 et. seq., 63-12-103, 63-12-106, 63-12-124, 63-12-129, and 63-12-139.
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