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Summary of meeting outcomes
Friday 19 January 2024
9.30am-1.30pm

1. Welcome and review of attendance

• The President opened the meeting and welcomed all present.

• Potential conflicts of interest
  One conflict of interest disclosed.

2. Actions arising register

• Members noted the actions register.

• Governance and administration
  The Board noted the financial statements for November and December 2023.

3. Compliance and Policy Review

• 5 existing policies were reviewed by the Board: Responsible supply and use of antimicrobials; Supply of S4 pain management medication for animal husbandry procedures in production animals policy; Suppling subscription only medicines; Use and Management of Controlled Medicines (S8) and Barbiturate Euthanasia Solutions Policy and, Telehealth Policy (Includes Telemedicine and Teletriage).

4. Risk Register

• The Business systems and processes risk category was reviewed.

5. Legislation Review

• The TCCS Policy and Legislation team attended and gave an overview of the work undertaken on the legislative review.

6. Registrations

• The Board considered one application for premises registration, and 5 applications for Standard Practitioner registration.

7. Complaints

• The considered 2 complaints.

• Other Business
  The Board was provided an update on AVBC business.
  The Board discussed a query on Surgical Artificial Insemination in Dogs.
  The Board discussed a query on Equine Dentistry.
  he Board discussed their upcoming Premises Inspections.

• Meeting closed
  Next meeting: Friday 23 February 2024.

Summary of meeting outcomes 
Friday 23 February 2024
9.30am-1.30pm

1. Welcome and review of attendance

• The President opened the meeting and welcomed all present.

• Potential conflicts of interest
  One conflict of interest disclosed.

2. Actions arising register

• Members noted the actions register.

• Governance and administration
  The Board agreed on the setting of fees for the 2024-25 financial year.

3. Compliance and Policy Review

• 5 existing policies were reviewed by the Board: Veterinary facilities equipment and assistance in the provision of veterinary services; Responsibilities of a veterinary superintendent; Supervised practice; Employing Veterinary practitioners and, Incitement and inducements to commit unprofessional conduct policy.

4. Risk Register

• The Business systems and processes risk category was reviewed.

5. Legislation Review

• The TCCS Policy and Legislation team attended and gave an overview of the work undertaken on the legislative review.

6. Registrations

• The Board considered 4 applications for Standard Practitioner registration.

• Other Business
  The Board was provided an update on AVBC business.
  The Board discussed topics of discussion for the upcoming Communications Night.
  The Board discussed a query on Laboratory Fridges.

• Meeting closed
  Next meeting: Friday 22 March 2024.

Summary of meeting outcomes 
Friday 22 March 2024
9.30am-1.30pm

1. Welcome and review of attendance

• The President opened the meeting and welcomed all present.

• Potential conflicts of interest
  One conflict of interest disclosed.

• Veterinary Premises Inspections Debrief
  ACT Veterinary Practitioner’s Board Inspector Dr Phillipa Sims joined the meeting and briefed the Board on the recently undertaken Premises inspections.

2. Actions arising register

• Members noted the actions register.

• Governance and administration
  The Board noted the financial statements for January and February 2023.

3. Compliance and Policy Review

• 3 existing policies were reviewed by the Board: Currency of practice policy; Working in area of competence and limitations policy, and, Referrals, second opinions, registered specialists and specialist practices.

4. Risk Register

• The Cyber Security risk category was reviewed.

5. Legislation Review

• The TCCS Policy and Legislation team attended and gave an overview of the work undertaken on the legislative review.

6. Registrations

• The Board considered 2 applications for Standard Practitioner registration.

7. Complaints

• The Board considered one complaint.

• Other Business
  The Board was provided an update on AVBC business.

• Meeting closed
  Next meeting: Friday 19 April 2024.