Guidelines For Standards Of care
Dr. Sandra Newbury, Extension Veterinarian for the Koret Shelter Medicine Program at University of California, Davis and Adjunct Assistant Professor of Shelter Medicine at the University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine and Chair of the Association of Shelter Veterinarians' Task Force, gave a presentation at the 2012 ASPCA/Maddie’s Shelter Medicine Conference that reviews these ground-breaking guidelines which are based on the "Five Freedoms" and designed to achieve outcomes that protect the health and well-being of sheltered animals regardless of the mission of the organization.
- 1.
The scope and intention of the ASV Guidelines for Standards of Care in Animal Shelters is meant to:
- A.
Apply to any shelter caring for companion animals.
- B.
Used as a tool to help advocate for animal care and well-being more effectively in shelters and communities.
- C.
Be equally important to shelter veterinarians, shelter directors, board members and members of the community.
- D.
Emphasize the important contributions of shelter medicine for quality animal care.
- E.
All of the above
Correct Answer
E. All of the above -
- 2.
The model used by the Association of Shelter Veterinarians to define the care of companion animals is:
- A.
The "Five Freedoms" as defined by the Farm Animal Welfare Council.
- B.
The First Amendment of Animal Care.
- C.
The Project of Animal Freedom.
- D.
The "Five Beliefs" as defined by the Companion Animal Welfare Council.
- E.
The "Five Assessments" as defined by the World Animal Welfare Council.
Correct Answer
A. The "Five Freedoms" as defined by the Farm Animal Welfare Council. -
- 3.
Cruelty statutes do not ensure good care.
- A.
True
- B.
Fakse
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 4.
The definition for "Must" as used in the ASV Guidelines for Standards of Care in Animal Shelters is:
- A.
No sheltering organization, regardless of its circumstances (i.e., budget, size, etc.), should engage in any practice that is deemed unacceptable. Unacceptable practices must be corrected without delay.
- B.
Without adherence to this recommendation, the delivery of a minimal level of acceptable or humane care is not possible.
- C.
Implies a strong recommendation.
- D.
Implementation may not be possible in all circumstances but would certainly enhance care for animals.
- E.
None of the above.
Correct Answer
B. Without adherence to this recommendation, the delivery of a minimal level of acceptable or humane care is not possible. -
- 5.
How long did it take the Humane Society of Central Oregon to do problem identification and prioritization using the ASV Guidelines for Standards of Care in Animal Shelters?
- A.
1 ½ weeks
- B.
1 ½ months
- C.
2 ½ months
- D.
3 ½ months
- E.
4 ½ months
Correct Answer
C. 2 ½ months -
- 6.
It is not important that the management team be provided with problem identification and prioritization.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False -
- 7.
Problem resolution involves:
- A.
Identifying the guideline with page number.
- B.
Identifying the problem at the shelter.
- C.
How the problem was remedied (or partially remedied).
- D.
Cost.
- E.
All of the above.
Correct Answer
E. All of the above. -
- 8.
A “Must” that was not being done by the Humane Society of Central Oregon was to determine the identity of each animal to be euthanized with certainty beforehand, including scanning multiple times for a microchip using a universal scanner (only an Avid scanner was being used). The solution was to:
- A.
Add a Home Again scanner to the euthanasia room at a cost of $1,000.
- B.
Determine identity from tattoos.
- C.
Prior to euthanizing, take the animal to a room where both an Avid and Home Again scanner were available for scanning.
- D.
Move a Home Again scanner to the euthanasia room at a cost of $0.
- E.
Determine identity from ID tags.
Correct Answer
D. Move a Home Again scanner to the euthanasia room at a cost of $0. -
- 9.
A “Must” that was not being done by the Humane Society of Central Oregon was to provide appropriate grooming (grooming was not considered necessary). The solution was:
- A.
All animals, regardless of condition, are groomed.
- B.
All animals are given a spray bath on intake.
- C.
Any animal who is uncomfortable and/or malodorous is groomed.
- D.
Any animal who is uncomfortable and/or malodorous is groomed, but only after the stray period has expired.
- E.
All animals, regardless of condition, are shaved down.
Correct Answer
C. Any animal who is uncomfortable and/or malodorous is groomed. -
- 10.
A “Should” that was not being done by the Humane Society of Central Oregon was to design the shelter so cats were not exposed to the noise of barking dogs (the design allowed cats in the clinic to hear the noise of barking dogs). The partial remedy until the clinic was redesigned was to:
- A.
Keep doors closed at all times.
- B.
Install sound insulation throughout the clinic.
- C.
Keep the windows open at all times to allow in the sounds of birds.
- D.
Play music very loudly to block out the sound of barking dogs.
- E.
No remedy could be identified.
Correct Answer
A. Keep doors closed at all times. -
- 11.
We hope you enjoyed the presentation. A certificate of attendance in your name will be awarded at the end of this quiz. To assure us you have viewed the entire presentation, please check the appropriate box.
- A.
I certify that I have listened to the entire presentation.
- B.
I have not listened to the entire presentation.
Correct Answer
A. I certify that I have listened to the entire presentation. -
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