Part of the process of becoming an Accredited Hospital is the completion of a comprehensive Manual. The Manual of Hospital Standards will guide you through what is expected as the minimum standard in a Veterinary Hospital, allow self assessment by your and your staff and allow preparation for inspection. The following outlines the components of the manual.

CONTENTS: Part A - Standards for hospital accreditation

• Standards for Hospital Accreditation
• Reception Area and Business Office
• Records
• Examination Facilities
• Pharmaceutical Service
• Pathology
• Radiology
• Other Diagnostic Aids
• Anaesthesia
• Surgery
• Dentistry
• Emergency Service
• Nursing Service
• Wards
• Housekeeping and Maintenance
• Library

Part B - Regulations and application form

• Regulations for Hospital Accreditation
• Procedure for Submission of Applications & Inspection
• Application for Hospital Accreditation

Part C - Hospital accreditation evaluation questionnaire

• Instructions for Completion of Questionnaire
• Hospital Details Reception Area and Business Office
• Records Examination
• Facilities
• Pharmaceutical Service
• Pathology
• Radiology
• Other Diagnostic Aids
• Anaesthesia
• Surgery
• Dentistry
• Emergency Service
• Nursing Service
• Wards
• Housekeeping and Maintenance
• Library