Operations & Process Management Flashcards
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A dog in a run shows vomiting and lethargy during its stay. After ensuring the dog's immediate safety, what is the next process step?
Answer: Notify the manager, contact the veterinarian per protocol, and document the incident
Escalation, veterinary contact, and documentation are core steps of an illness response protocol.
Why should a facility keep boarding records for a set retention period after a pet's stay?
Answer: To resolve future disputes, liability questions, and health inquiries
Retained records support the facility in disputes, claims, and disease-tracing inquiries.
What is the main advantage of using pet boarding management software over paper-only systems?
Answer: It centralizes reservations, records, and reminders, reducing errors
Software consolidates data and automates reminders, reducing manual mistakes and double bookings.
A facility wants to reduce the time clients wait at morning check-in. Which process change is most effective?
Answer: Collect forms and vaccine records online before arrival
Pre-arrival online paperwork shifts processing time out of the busy check-in window.
Which of the following best describes a 'root cause analysis' after a dog escapes from a play yard?
Answer: Identifying the underlying process or equipment failure that allowed the escape
Root cause analysis looks past blame to find the system failure so it can be fixed permanently.
A double-door entry (airlock) system at a boarding facility primarily serves to:
Answer: Prevent pets from escaping when doors are opened
Two-gate entries ensure one door is always closed, greatly reducing escape risk.
Which approach is best for scheduling routine maintenance on HVAC and water systems?
Answer: Follow a preventive maintenance calendar with documented service dates
Preventive maintenance reduces breakdowns that could endanger animals and disrupt operations.
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