7 Resources to Help You Conquer Compliance
There may not be one universally accepted time frame for recognizing compliance, but as this is a topic of paramount consideration for veterinary practices, we have chosen to dedicate the month of April to helping our customers confidently conquer compliance. 💪
Terms like “OSHA,” “regulatory compliance,” and “hazard communication protocol” may have a bit of an intimidating connotation on the surface, but dive a bit deeper and we know you’ll find empowerment in broadening your expertise in these key areas - and we have 7 resources to help you do just that!
Whether you like to consume your information in audio form through podcasts, via an interactive format like a webinar, or at your leisure through a medium like a blog post, we have a resource to fit your preference.
1. Podcast: Global Safety Management episode with guest Rennee Karlik, regulatory compliance specialist
OSHA is the federal agency that writes and enforces legislation designed to protect employees in the workplace. Understanding the spirit of the law is as helpful as understanding its letter when it comes to regulatory compliance for your practice.
An ounce of prevention goes a long way. Prioritizing compliance will mitigate negative outcomes for your clinic, and protecting your team from short-term and long-term harm is at heart of safety planning. This episode of the “All Things Veterinary” podcast examines the value of staff training and knowledge through real-life examples, and suggests areas of focus for your compliance efforts.
Listen to the podcast HERE
2. Podcast: Compliance Training Partners episode with guest Karson Carpenter, CTP president
Compliance is a worthwhile pursuit because it’s ethical and it protects your business. Safety planning will allow you to maintain a healthy work environment and avoid the risk of fines and lawsuits.
Through 25 years of serving the veterinary industry, Compliance Training Partners has been involved in hundreds of OSHA inspections across the nation. Their first-hand experiences provide insights that can help your practice successfully navigate regulatory compliance. Learn what OSHA inspectors expect to see with safety efforts.
Listen to the podcast HERE
3. Webinar: the impact of the hazard communication standard update
Per OSHA’s HazCom standard, new chemical safety requirements go into effect beginning in 2026. Changes will impact veterinary product manufacturers and trickle down to veterinary clinics. It’s important that you’re prepared to update your hazard communication program, source revised safety data sheets, and train your team prior to enforcement dates, to ensure practice compliance.
View the webinar HERE
4. Webinar: safety data sheets 101
Veterinary professionals are regularly exposed to a range of hazardous chemicals, and their safety is hinged on the information found in safety data sheets. That’s why SDSs are a core area of focus for OSHA and critical to compliance.
Understanding what SDSs are, how they’re used in emergency situations, and the best practices for managing them, will improve safety protocols and keep you compliant.
View the webinar HERE
5. Blog post: the foundational role of safety data sheets
OSHA’s HazCom Standard is three-pronged, requiring you to focus on a written safety program, staff training, and chemical safety information. This blog covers the last category, providing tips for managing your practice’s chemical safety data. Non-compliance can have serious consequences for your staff and your business, so it’s important to address SDS management.Read the blog HERE
6. OSHA compliance audit checklist
Want to know where your practice stands with OSHA compliance? Use this comprehensive list to review your facility and review safety protocols. It can help you identify areas that need attention!Download the checklist HERE
7. Vet facility audit checklist app
The audit checklist app is an interactive way to assess your regulatory compliance. Use audit reports to measure compliance, determine a need for any safety services or products, and uncover new ways improve your overall rating. Get access to this CTP exclusive through Patterson.Download the app HERE
We hope this list of resources has helped you feel a bit more like a compliance champion. Like you’ve powered up your protocol prowess. Like you’re radiant when it comes to regulatory. You get the idea. 😉 Of course, this list is by no means exhaustive, so please reach out to your Patterson Veterinary representative with any additional questions or compliance needs.
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