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HUSBANDRY PROCEDURES

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Key – Those standards which have greater significance (all other standards are normal)

Recommendation – Those which do not affect certification

New – A completely new standard which the member must now adhere to

Revised – A standard that has changed and requires the member to take some different or additional action to before

Upgraded – The standard has been upgraded to a Key standard or from a Recommendation to a full standard

Appendix – Referenced in ‘How you will be measured’. Indicates that additional information is provided in the Appendices, which are available at the end of each section.

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Where to find help – at the end of each section we have indicated where you can get extra guidance if you need it.

Aim:

HUSBANDRY PROCEDURES

DG.HP.1 Key

Standards

Husbandry procedures are carried out by competent persons in accordance with scheme requirements. (Revised)

How you will be measured

DG.HP.1.a

Routine husbandry procedures are detailed in the health plan.

DG.HP.1.b

Carried out in accordance with timescales outlined in the Appendix.

DG.HP.1.c

Anaesthetic and analgesics are used in accordance with the Appendix.

DG.HP.1.d

Carried out by appropriately trained and competent persons in accordance with the Appendix.
  • Medicine records for pain relief
  • Training Records
  • Health Plan
  • HP.1 – A person is considered “competent” when they can demonstrate they understand the tasks they are required to do and how to undertake them correctly, e.g. how to use equipment