Utah Admin. Code R156-28-503 - Minimum Standards of Practice

Under Subsection 58-28-102(18) and Section 58-28-603, a veterinarian shall comply with the following minimum standards of practice in addition to the generally recognized standards and ethics of the profession:

(1) A veterinarian shall compile and maintain records on each patient that include at least the following information:

(a) client's name, address, and phone number, if telephone is available;

(b) patient's identification, such as name, number, tag, species, age, and gender, except for herds, flocks, or other large groups of animals, which may be more generally defined;

(c) veterinarian's diagnosis or evaluation of the patient;

(d) treatments provided, including drugs used and dosages; and

(e) date of service.

(2) A veterinarian shall:

(a) maintain veterinary medical records under Subsection (1) so that any veterinarian coming into a veterinary practice may, by reading the veterinary medical record of a particular animal, be able to proceed with the proper care and treatment of the animal; and

(b) maintain veterinary medical records under Subsection (1) for at least five years from the date that the veterinarian last treated the animal.

(3) A veterinarian shall maintain a sanitary environment to avoid sources and transmission of infection, including:

(a) proper routine disposal of waste materials; and

(b) proper sterilization or sanitation of equipment used in diagnosis and treatment.

(4) A veterinarian who holds a controlled substance license shall comply with Title 58, Chapter 37, Utah Controlled Substances Act, and Rule R156-37, Utah Controlled Substances Act Rule.

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Utah Admin. Code R156-28-503

Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2020-21, effective 10/23/2020 Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2023-21, effective 10/12/2023