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The maximum possible points 700. You must obtain a score of 320 or higher to pass this section.

4.3 Separate species in waiting area by providing at least one (1) of the following to attain the 80 points. Example

Yes

No

check all that apply (at least 1)

Separate waiting areas for dogs and cats

Visual blocks in waiting areas between species

Separate entries for dogs and cats

briefly describe your visual blocks

4.4 Reduce wait times for patients in the lobby by implementing at least one (1) of the following to attain the 80 points. Example

Yes

No

check all that apply (at least 1)

Alternate check-in protocols to avoid waiting in lobby

Outdoor covered waiting area

Alternate access into practice

briefly describe your alternate check-in protocols

briefly describe your alternate access into practice

4.5 Facilitate positive emotional response before patient enters the building by offering at least one (1) of the following to attain the 70 points. Example

Yes

No

check all that apply (at least 1)

Treat dispenser at building entry

Safe outdoor walking area

Drive through

Other

other? enter it here

4.6 Separate species at exam, during treatment, and in wards/housing by providing at least one (1) of the following to attain the 80 points. Example

Yes

No

check all that apply (at least 1)

Separate exam rooms for dogs and cats

Separate wards/housing for dogs and cats

Separate treatment areas for dogs and cats

Visual blocks between patients in wards

View blocking in treatment

briefly describe your visual blocks between patients in wards

briefly describe your view blocking in treatment

4.7 Facility family involvement in ICU/CCU setting by providing option for owner to stay with pet in critical care setting Example

(60 points)

Yes

No

4.8 Cleaning protocols to improve olfactory experience for pet are in place, and include at least one (1) of the following to attain 80 points. Example

Yes

No

check all that apply (at least 1)

Cleaning protocols to prevent nose blindness (upload)

Cleaning with appropriate disinfectant

Closed trash receptacles in treatment and exam to reduce odors

Cleaning protocol for all tools and products that come in contact with pets (upload)

Protocol for cleaning exterior vertical and horizontal surfaces near practice entrances (upload)

Protocol for exterior pet waste removal (upload)

Protocol for spot cleaning only while pet is occupying housing unit (upload)

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4.9 To reduce stress for patients in a ward setting, practice has implemented at least two (2) of the following to attain the 80 points. Example

Yes

No

briefly describe how cats have ability to hide

briefly describe view

briefly describe enrichments used

briefly describe pheromones therapy

4.10 Practice creates calming environments using lighting and sound engineering by implementing at least one (1) of the following to attain the 60 points. Example

Yes

No

check all that apply (at least 1)

Minimize phone ringer volume and pagers

Dimmable lighting in wards and exam rooms

Natural light in animal wards, exam spaces

LED lighting in animal wards

Sound walls around exam, treatment, wards

Sound reduction strategies (baffles, ceilings, etc.)

Masking sound

briefly describe masking sound

4.11 Practice prevents noise and vibration by implementing at least one (1) of the following to attain the 60 points. Example

Yes

No

check all that apply (at least 1)

Isolate mechanical equipment

Non-audible practice paging systems

Prevention of unnecessary operational noise

Sound-dampening materials used in housing

briefly describe how you prevent unnecessary operational noise

4.12 Practice provides healthier environments using mechanical techniques including at least one (1) of the following to attain the 50 points. Example

Yes

No

check all that apply (at least 1)

Negatively pressurize ward spaces

Achieve minimum air exchanges for wards

Heated surfaces for patient

briefly describe when and where you provide heated surfaces

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Facility

The maximum possible points 700. You must obtain a score of 320 or higher to pass this section.

upload cleaning protocols to prevent nose blindness

upload cleaning protocol for all tools and products that come in contact with pets

upload protocol for cleaning exterior vertical and horizontal surfaces near practice entrances

upload protocol for exterior pet waste removal

upload protocol for spot cleaning only while pet is occupying housing unit

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