Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare for emergency response
- Equipment, personnel and the environment for specific emergency scenarios are prepared and tested for viability and performance.
- Critical care team is provided with clear policies and procedures for emergencies.
- Practice drills for the critical care team are provided for all clinic staff.
- In-house training sessions are prepared and delivered using clinic policies and procedures.
- State of preparedness is maintained for emergency response.
- Assist with the preparation of emergency and critical care protocols
- Assessment of systems is conducted, including workplace health and safety requirements, and a performance appraisal is recorded.
- Improved response procedures are developed in consultation with the supervising veterinarian.
- Clinic policies and procedures for the treatment of emergencies are developed in consultation with the supervising veterinarian.