📋 Dental & Vet Compliance Digest — Week of April 14–18, 2026
54 sources monitored | 2 updates found | 1 action required | 248 words · ~75 sec read
HIGH PRIORITY Arizona State Veterinary Medical Examining Board — VCPR Telemedicine Requirement Update
📍 Source: vetboard.az.gov | Action required by May 1, 2026
Effective May 1, 2026, the Arizona Vet Board has clarified that a valid Veterinary-Client-Patient Relationship (VCPR) must be established through an in-person examination before any telemedicine or telehealth services can be provided. This reverses informal guidance that had allowed VCPR establishment via video call in some circumstances. Practices that have been conducting telemedicine consults without prior in-person exams must now restructure their workflow.
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MEDIUM PRIORITY OSHA — Veterinary Practice Hazard Communication Standard Update
📍 Source: osha.gov/dsg/topics/veterinaryservices | Effective immediately — review and update SDS binder
OSHA has updated its guidance for veterinary practices regarding the Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200). Key change: practices must now maintain Safety Data Sheet (SDS) binders for all hazardous chemicals in the clinic — including commonly used disinfectants, anesthetic agents, and flea/tick preventives — and ensure all staff have received updated Right-to-Know training within the past 12 months. Inspection citations for missing or incomplete SDS documentation have increased 40% nationally in 2025–2026.
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Q: What about state-specific DEA controlled substance rules for vets?
A: The digest covers DEA proposed rules affecting veterinary prescribing (Schedule II–V controlled substances, carfentanil, xylazine). State board actions involving DEA schedule changes are flagged with action checklists.
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