Your Veterinary Premises Has Water Damage: How Would You Respond?
May 16, 2024
Water can destroy medical equipment, computer/phone systems, records, and supplies, and may cause significant damage to the walls and floors of your clinic. According to CNA Insurance claims data for veterinary clinics from 2017 to 2022, 21% of all claims have been related to water damage. Continue reading.
SAFEGUARDING PAWS AND PEOPLE: A Best Practices Guide to Preventing Employee Slips, Trips, and Falls in Your Veterinary Practice
March 19, 2024
As you navigate the hustle and bustle of your veterinary practice, it’s crucial to address a sometimes silent but significant threat to your daily operations: slips, trips, and falls. These seemingly innocuous incidents can have serious consequences, impacting not only the well-being of your dedicated staff but also the quality of care you provide to your furry patients. Continue reading.
Preparing for Power Loss in an Emergency
January 16, 2024
Weather events, wildfires, and power grid problems can leave your veterinary hospital or clinic without power. This can affect critical operations like diagnostics/lab procedures, surgeries, and life support systems, including heat, air conditioning, refrigeration, security systems, computers, and the internet. Continue reading.
Paws For Preparedness: Safeguarding Your Clinic in an Emergency
November 16, 2023
In the world of veterinary medicine, we are dedicated to providing top-notch care to our animal companions day in and day out. Continue reading.
Slip-and-Fall Prevention
September 19, 2023
In veterinary clinics, a slip or fall can happen to anyone at any time. Slip-and-fall injuries are a rising concern for businesses today, as they can affect workers’ compensation and general liability policies. Continue reading.
Prompt Injury Reporting: A Winning Strategy for All Parties
July 26, 2023
It is important that staff and management know ahead of time what to do when an employee sustains and injury. Prompt injury reporting is essential and provides a number of benefits for the injured worker as well as the practice owner. Read more
Your Policy Is Now at Your Fingertips!
July 10, 2023
You can now access your policy 24/7 through the VISC website or with the VISC app. With just a few clicks, you can now:
- Report a claim
- View policy documents
- Make changes
- Print auto ID cards
- Request a certificate of insurance
Safeguarding Your Veterinary Practice from Water Damage: Mitigation Strategies for Success
May 16, 2023
Water can destroy medical equipment, computer/phone systems, records, and supplies and may cause significant damage to the walls and floors of your clinic. Continue reading.
Communicate with Your New Employees and Keep Them Safe
March 14, 2023
Veterinarians must wear many hats to keep their practices running smoothly. One important aspect of running a successful practice is onboarding new hires. Continue reading.
Helping to Ensure a Safe Driving Program
January 19, 2023
Over the past few years, there has been a steady increase in the number of auto accidents and related fatalities due to risky driving behaviors. Continue reading.
Practice Resilience After Wildfires
July 19, 2022
It was a cool 40 degrees that morning in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada, with sustained winds of 35 mph pouring in from the east across vegetation affected by 200 days of drought. Continue reading.
VISC Provides Supplemental Insurance Through Aflac
June 21, 2022
VISC provides supplemental insurance through Aflac for individuals and groups to help pay benefits major medical insurance doesn’t cover. Continue reading.
Bites and Scratches: Preventing Common and Potentially Severe Injuries
May 17, 2022
Over the past six years, animal bites and scratches have comprised at least 63% of veterinary staff injuries in Preferred Employers Insurance’s (PEI) workers’ compensation program. Continue reading.
Workplace Security
March 17, 2022
Violence encroaches on our lives with increasing frequency. Continue reading.
Establishing Operational Resilience for Your Practice
February 4, 2022
Recent news stories of veterinary clinics and hospitals impacted by wildfires, floods, and the coronavirus pandemic underscore the importance of a holistic operational resilience program for your practice. Read more.