Florida Administrative Code
61 - DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION
61G18 - Board of Veterinary Medicine
Chapter 61G18-15 - PREMISES PERMITS, MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR VETERINARY PREMISES AND MOBILE CLINICS, ALTERNATIVE METHOD FOR OBTAINING PREMISES PERMIT, INSPECTIONS
Section 61G18-15.0022 - Minimum Standards for Permanent Locations Where Agricultural Veterinary Medicine Is Practiced

Universal Citation: FL Admin Code R 61G18-15.0022

Current through Reg. 50, No. 187; September 24, 2024

Agricultural veterinary medicine is practiced upon livestock as defined by section 828.23(5), F.S. Minimum standards for permanent locations where agricultural veterinary medicine is practiced are:

(1) Exterior.

(a) All establishments where veterinary medicine is practiced must have the following:

1. Legible sign to identify location,

2. Facility clean and in good repair, and

3. Telephone number for emergency veterinary care shall be visible and legible from the exterior.

(b) The location where agricultural veterinary medicine is practiced must be clean and orderly.

(2) Interior.

(a) All locations where agricultural veterinary medicine is practiced must have the following:

1. Restroom - clean and orderly.

2. Office:

a. Clean and orderly,

b. Current license displayed.

3. 24 hours telephone service a day for emergencies.

4. Examination areas:

a. Clean and orderly,

b. Lined waste receptacles,

c. Sink and disposable towels (Sinks located in restrooms may not be used to satisfy this standard), and

d. Examination table, if present, must be of a material subject to disinfection.

5. Pharmacy:

a. Clean and orderly,

b. Individual patient or herd/flock records,

c. If controlled substances are on premises, a locking secure cabinet for storage and an accurate controlled substance log.

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

6. Accessibility to a laboratory.

7. Holding areas shall be capable of sanitation and shall include proper ventilation, sufficient lighting, and be of a size consistent with the welfare of the animal.

8. Garbage and trash disposal:

a. Sanitary cans lined with disposable bags,

b. Effective insect and rodent control.

9. Carcass disposal.

10. Emergency lighting which must include at least a functioning rechargeable battery-operated light.

11. Fire extinguisher, with current inspection.

12. Refrigeration of stored drugs, biologicals, laboratory samples, and other perishable items.

13. Compliance with the requirement of chapter 64E-16, F.A.C., concerning the handling and disposal of biohazardous waste.

(b) All locations must have facilities for radiology, surgery, and long term hospitalization, as described below, or in lieu thereof, written evidence that arrangements have been made with another clinic or hospital to provide the services.

1. Surgery:

a. Clean and orderly,

b. Method of sterilization of equipment and instructions,

c. Well-lighted, and

d. Surfaces, if applicable, must be made of smooth material subject to disinfection.

2. Hospital holding areas shall include proper ventilation, sufficient lighting, and be of a size consistent with the welfare of the animal.

(c) Establishments where veterinary medicine is practiced are not required to have the following facilities. However, if they do have them, the facilities must meet the standards set forth.

1. Reception area - shall be free from hazards.

2. Kitchen or food area - clean and orderly.

3. Exercise areas:

a. Clean and secure, and

b. No hazards.

(3) Veterinarians must furnish a permanent address at which they can be reached by clients in order that clients may obtain veterinary medical records.

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

New 7-9-95, Amended 9-18-95, 12-28-95, 9-26-12.

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