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Develop and implement specific practice policies

Develop and implement specific practice policies

Unit of competency
National Code
ACMVET512
State Code
OAK93
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
11/12/2018
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
29/05/2019
Field of Education
080301 - Business Management
Original Release Date
29/05/2019
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to develop, review, update and implement policies for specific practice needs and communicate them to practice personnel to ensure the sound management of the veterinary business.The unit applies to veterinary nurses who work under the supervision of a registered veterinarian in a veterinary practice. Veterinary nurses who review and implement practice policies need to hold in-depth knowledge of the operations of the veterinary practice.Legislative and regulatory requirements apply to veterinary nurses but vary according to state/territory jurisdictions. Users must check with the relevant regulatory authority before delivery.NOTE: The terms 'occupational health and safety' (OHS) and 'work health and safety' (WHS) generally have the same meaning in the workplace. In jurisdictions where the national model WHS legislation has not been implemented, RTOs must contextualise the unit of competency by referring to current OHS legislative requirements.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Review, prepare, develop and implement practice policies
  • 1.1 Collate legislative and other reference materials about veterinary practice from relevant sources
  • 1.2 Consult with colleagues and collect and record directions, concerns and recommendations of practice personnel
  • 1.3 Prepare and write policy materials to suit practice needs
  • 1.4 Review and update current policies to suit practice needs
  • 1.5 Circulate draft policies for staff comment and management approval
  • 1.6 Organise systems and structures for policy implementation in consultation with staff members or specialist advisers
2. Communicate practice policies to relevant personnel
  • 2.1 Distribute developed policies to staff and management
  • 2.2 Facilitate training programs in the use of, and adherence to, policies
  • 2.3 Conduct regular reviews to monitor staff adherence to policies and measure training outcomes
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D3950 ACMVET413A Develop and implement specific clinic policies Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BED9 ACM40418 Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing Qualification