West Virginia Code of State Rules
Agency 26 - Veterinary Medicine
Title 26 - PROCEDURAL RULES WEST VIRGINIA BOARD OF VETERINARY MEDICINE
Series 26-04 - Standards of Practice
Section 26-4-6 - Mobile and Stationary Mandatory Facility Standards

Universal Citation: 26 WV Code of State Rules 26-4-6

Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 38, September 20, 2024

6.1. In addition to the requirements of § 26-4-5, mobile and stationary facilities must meet the following facility standards:

6.1.a. A reception room and office, or a combination of the two;

6.1.b. An examination area, species suitable, which is separate from other areas of the facility of sufficient size to accommodate the veterinarian, technician or assistant, patient, and client. The area shall also at a minimum have:
6.1.b.1. Lighting adequate to perform a thorough physical examination;

6.1.b.2. Convenient access to a sink with hot and cold running water.

6.1.c. Indoor lighting sufficient for the safety of staff and patients.

6.1.d. A kennel, stall, or housing area where animals can be retained for treatment and post surgical observation. This area shall have separate compartments for each animal which shall be maintained in a sanitary manner and allow for the comfort of the animal.

6.1.e. If animals are housed overnight, an isolation area with the proper protocol to handle infectious diseases.

6.1.f. Examination table with an impervious surface which can be easily cleaned and disinfected. An examination table is optional in large animal mobile practices.

6.1.g. All floors, counter tops and wall surfaces in the traffic or working areas of the hospital constructed with an impervious material that can be easily washed and disinfected.

6.1.h. Small animal practices which house animals overnight must have at least 1 exercise run maintained in a clean and sanitary condition. The surfaces (walls and flooring) shall be impervious so that they can be sanitized and disinfected.

6.1.i. Surgical Services
6.1.i.1. A room designated solely for surgery, separated by doors, and distinct from all other rooms. The room shall have at a minimum:

6.1.i.2. Lighting adequate to perform surgery. A surgery room shall be equipped with either a ceiling mounted or free standing surgery light with a light source capable of being adjusted or redirected. Backup emergency lighting is required of sufficient intensity to conclude surgery in case of power outage;

6.1.i.3. A surgery table with an impervious surface which can be cleaned and easily disinfected.

6.1.i.4. An illuminated X-ray viewer or a device to view digital images readily accessible to the surgery room;

6.1.i.5. Walls, floors, and counter tops constructed with an impervious material capable of being cleaned and routinely disinfected.

6.2. In addition to the mandatory standards, emergency facilities shall have:

6.2.a. An electrical cardio graphic monitoring device.

6.2.b. A veterinarian on the premises at all times during the posted hours of operation.

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