Risk Management & Mitigation Flashcards
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Which entry design best reduces the risk of a dog escaping when staff open the facility's outer door?
Answer: A double-gated airlock entry where only one gate opens at a time
A double-gated (sally port) system ensures a second barrier is always closed if a dog slips through the first.
A boarding facility wants insurance that covers injury or death of pets while in its care. Which coverage is designed for this?
Answer: Care, custody, and control (bailee) coverage
Standard general liability often excludes animals in your care, so care, custody, and control coverage fills that gap.
What is the primary purpose of a temperament evaluation before admitting a dog to group play?
Answer: To identify dogs whose behavior poses a safety risk in a group
Temperament screening identifies aggression, fear, or reactivity that could lead to fights or bites in playgroups.
After a staff member is bitten by a boarding dog, which action should be taken FIRST?
Answer: Provide first aid and seek medical care for the employee as needed
Human safety and medical treatment come first, followed by documentation and any required reporting.
Why should a boarding facility check a dog's rabies vaccination record before admission?
Answer: Rabies is fatal, zoonotic, and vaccination is legally required for dogs in most US states
Rabies is a deadly zoonotic disease and state laws generally require current rabies vaccination for dogs.
A deep-chested large-breed dog is pacing, retching without producing vomit, and has a swollen abdomen after eating. What is the correct response?
Answer: Treat it as a possible bloat (GDV) emergency and get immediate veterinary care
Unproductive retching and abdominal distension are classic signs of gastric dilatation-volvulus, which is life-threatening within hours.
Which practice most reduces the risk of feeding errors during a busy shift?
Answer: Labeling each pet's food and using a written feeding chart checked at each meal
Clear labels and a written chart create a verifiable system that does not depend on memory.
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