COVID-19: Guidance for Complying with New Government Orders
03/25/20 • 10 min
As state and local government officials issue orders to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, veterinary clinics must comply with these government orders while continuing to practice quality medicine. In this episode, TVMA General Counsel and Director of Government Relations Elizabeth Choate, JD, helps you better understand how the orders apply to you and your practice. She examines issues like whether veterinary clinics are designated as essential businesses and provides recommendations for veterinary clinics. You can reach Elizabeth Choate at [email protected] or 512-452-4224.
To give you an idea of how veterinarians are currently adjusting to these changes, consider joining the Veterinary Telemedicine Community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/VeterinaryTelemed/ Group members share what is or isn’t working and how they are adapting to the changes.
We will continue to offer COVID-19 updates on our website as well as through social media and e-blasts. We are here for you, so please do not hesitate to contact our office at 512-452-4224.
Be sure to follow us on social media. @texas_vma #VeterinaryVitals #TVMAPodcast
As state and local government officials issue orders to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, veterinary clinics must comply with these government orders while continuing to practice quality medicine. In this episode, TVMA General Counsel and Director of Government Relations Elizabeth Choate, JD, helps you better understand how the orders apply to you and your practice. She examines issues like whether veterinary clinics are designated as essential businesses and provides recommendations for veterinary clinics. You can reach Elizabeth Choate at [email protected] or 512-452-4224.
To give you an idea of how veterinarians are currently adjusting to these changes, consider joining the Veterinary Telemedicine Community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/VeterinaryTelemed/ Group members share what is or isn’t working and how they are adapting to the changes.
We will continue to offer COVID-19 updates on our website as well as through social media and e-blasts. We are here for you, so please do not hesitate to contact our office at 512-452-4224.
Be sure to follow us on social media. @texas_vma #VeterinaryVitals #TVMAPodcast
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COVID-19: Financial and Operational Guidance for Veterinary Clinics
The COVID-19 pandemic has presented the veterinary profession with its own set of challenges, and each veterinary practice faces its own unique issues. In this episode, acclaimed veterinary practice consultant Karen Felsted, DVM, CPA, MS, CVPM, outlines the most common issues and how veterinarians can address them. Topics covered include the following:
- Taking Care of Your Veterinary Team Physically, Emotionally and Financially
- What and How to Communicate with Clients
- Operational Changes to Reduce Exposure
- Expense Control and Preparing for a Possible Recession
Dr. Karen Felsted is a consultant for PantheraT: https://www.pantherat.com/ Any inquires can be sent to [email protected]
We will continue to offer COVID-19 updates on our website as well as through social media and e-blasts. We are here for you, so please do not hesitate to contact our office at 512-452-4224 or [email protected].
Be sure to follow us on social media. @texas_vma #VeterinaryVitals #TVMAPodcast
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COVID-19: Maintaining Positive Mental Health with Eden Males, LCSW
There is so much uncertainty surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, leading many people to experience stress. This is especially true for veterinary professionals. According to a recent TVMA membership survey, approximately 63 percent of respondents answered with "mental stress" to the question "What issues is your clinic facing right now?" To reduce levels of stress and normalize mental health conditions, we brought on Eden Males, LCSW, the Program Director of the Professional Recovery Network (PRN). Eden shares coping strategies and tips for managing stress and anxiety. For more information about PRN, please visit http://www.txprn.com/.
If you or someone you know is in crisis, please call 911, call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) to reach a 24-hour crisis center or text MHA to 741741 at the Crisis Text Line.
For the latest information and resources, please visit TVMA's COVID-19 Resources page: https://www.tvma.org/Resources/COVID-19-Resources Eden also encouraged veterinary professionals to visit https://www.virusanxiety.com/ and consider purchasing this self-massage tool: https://www.amazon.com/Naipo-Shiatsu-Massager-Kneading-Shoulder/dp/B01D2UJVGS
We will continue to offer COVID-19 updates on our website as well as through social media and e-blasts. We are here for you, so please do not hesitate to contact our office at 512-452-4224 or [email protected].
Be sure to follow us on social media. @texas_vma #VeterinaryVitals #TVMA Podcast
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