CommuniVET™ | Vaccination conversations on CommuniVET: Part 3 -…

Presented by Enid Stiles, DVM, MSc and Mélanie Normand, DVM

Continuing education questionnaire

CE credit: 1

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Questions

1. Which of these statements about a well-defined vaccination protocol are true? *

Serves as a framework for the veterinary team to reference during patient visits

Reinforces the importance of vaccines for the veterinary team

Ensures that a consistent message is communicated between the health care team and the client

Helps the health care team follow a consistent vaccination schedule, especially when starting an initial series of vaccines

Only one person in the health care team is needed to create and communicate vaccination protocols

A, B, C, D

All of the above

2. True or False. A vaccination protocol should be created with the patient’s needs and lifestyle in mind, with buy-in from the client through education to explain the importance of vaccines. *

True

False

3. Which of these factors are important to consider when creating a vaccination protocol? *

4. Which of these statements is/are true? *

Creating consistency across the health care team builds a strong practice culture, reduces confusion about recommendations, assists with training team members and increases compliance

Creating consistency better enables all team members to educate clients about vaccination schedules, disease prevention and what to expect following vaccination

Wellness plans prove to be advantageous by creating consistency within a practice and providing a standard for quality pet care

Wellness plans often include the recommended vaccinations for pets and help the health care team deliver a clear message when it comes to the health of the pet

A and B

All of the above

None of these statements are true

5. True or False. Client education materials can support practices by educating clients about vaccinations, vaccine reactions and disease processes. *

True

False

6. True or False. Client education should only be handed out during the consultation. *

True

False

7. Which of these statements is/are true concerning client education materials? *

Developing client education materials and creating a practice library can provide a ready resource to clients about why, what and when vaccines should be given to their pet

The more clients understand the reasons for vaccination, the more likely they will see the importance of adhering to an individualized vaccination schedule for their pet

Each practice should consider creating a source (online or physical copies) of educational material for clients

A and C

All of the above

8. True or False. In order to determine how to best communicate with clients, it’s important to assess client communication preferences, and note their preferred method of communication. *

True

False

10. In the real-life example given during the presentation, all of the following factors are being taken into consideration when deciding on a Lyme disease vaccination protocol, EXCEPT FOR: *