More Than Medicine: The Veterinarian’s Role In Daily Rounds

1. Daily rounds incorporate the use of evidence-based decision-making to influence the flow of animals through the shelter.

True

False

2. Pathways should be defined at intake and renewed during daily rounds.

True

False

3. Which is an example of a pathway?

Return to owner

Adoption

Transfer to partner agency

All of the above

4. Daily rounds are a pro-active approach to in-shelter care.

True

False

5. Which is a goal of daily rounds?

Identify animals in need

Create a response plan

Ensure accountability

All of the above

6. Doing daily rounds is considered a best practice.

True

False

7. Who is NOT involved in daily rounds?

Population manager

Member of operations management team

Member of veterinary staff

Member of the public

Member of executive management team

8. What should be assessed during daily rounds?

Food and water consumption

Urination and defecation

Attitude and behavior

Signs of illness or pain

All of the above

9. What questions should you be asking during daily rounds?

Who are you?

How are you?

Are you where you should be?

Do you need something today?

Do you need something scheduled?

All of the above

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11. Daily rounds are a distinct function different from veterinary and facility rounds.

True

False