THE BEST PET MEDICAL CARE FOR THE BEST FRIEND IN YOUR LIFE
Check out the offical AAHA Website! It is filled with great information ffor pet owner such as:
· Comprehensive articles dedicated to dogs, cats and exotic pets.
· Answers to frequent questions concerning pet diseases and illness.
· An AAHA-accredited animal hospital tour.
· Updates to the recent pet food recalls.
· Behavioral tips to enhance the human-pet bond.
What is AAHA?
It stands for American Animal Hospital Association and we are an accredited member. What does that mean to you? We have undergone stringent requirements to become one of the top 15% of nationally accredited clinics.
AAHA developed the Accreditation Program to raise the level of care being provided to companion animals. They also wanted to increase loyalty among veterinary staff members and provide a way for practices to show their excellence to their communities and clients. AAHA, along with a group of veterinary experts, developed the AAHA Standards of Accreditation as benchmarks of excellence. They also developed the evaluation system where practices are regularly evaluated by a Practice Consultant to ensure they meet AAHA’s standards.
What are the standards?
There are 943 criteria that must be met in order for a practice to become accredited. They are included in the following areas:
Anesthesia: Methods for assessing anesthetic needs in patients and appropriateness of equipment
Client Service: Communicates well with clients during all aspects of their visit
Contagious Disease: Protocols, processes and facilities to handle contagious diseases and avoid outbreaks
Continuing Education: Continuing education tools and opportunities for staff members
Dentistry: Safe dental procedures that protect both the patient and staff members
Diagnostic Imaging: Adequate equipment to generate quality diagnostic images and utilizes proper procedures and equipment to protect staff members from radiation
Emergency/Urgent Care: Equipment handling and process for emergencies
Examination Facilities: Properly equipped for thorough examinations
Housekeeping and Maintenance: Cleanliness
Human Resources: Handling of personnel matters
Laboratory: Laboratory services for the prompt diagnosis of patients
Leadership: Leadership’s commitment to creating a positive work environment and providing high-quality care
Medical Records: Continuity of care through medical record details
Pain Management: Pain assessment, management and training
Patient Care: Humane and advantageous care to patients during all aspects of their visit
Pharmacy: Proper handling, storing and dispensing of medications
Safety: Safety of environment for patients, clients and team
Surgery: Patient safety in an aseptic environment with appropriate pre- and post-operative considerations