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(3) A record for an individual animal patient, group, herd, flock, or other group of
animals must document all of the following:
(a) Identification includes, but is not limited to, a tattoo, tag number, lot number, pen
number, age, name, markings, sex, and species, as available.
(b) Date of the last veterinary service.
(c) Name, address, and telephone number of the client.
(d) Location of the animal patient or patients, if not at the location of the veterinary
practice.
(e) Reason for the contact including, but not limited to, the case history, problem
and/or signs of a problem, and whether the contact was a routine health visit or an
emergency call.
(f) Vaccination history, when appropriate and if known.
(g) Results of the physical examination and a list of abnormal findings.
(h) Laboratory reports and other reports, when appropriate.
(i) Diagnostic procedures utilized and the reports that pertain to these procedures.
(j) Procedures performed including, but not limited to, surgery and rectal palpations.
(k) Daily progress notes, if hospitalized.
(l) Documentation of informed consent, if appropriate.
(m) Documentation of diagnostic options and treatment plans.
(n) Records of any client communication deemed relevant.
(o) Documentation of prescribed medication.
(4) Records must be maintained for a minimum of 7 years from the date of the last
veterinary service.
(5) Medical records are confidential and must not be released without the consent of the
client or as required to protect public health or by law.
(6) Copies of medical records must be provided upon written request from the client.
PART 6. LICENSE RENEWAL AND CONTINUING EDUCATION
R 338.4931 License renewal; continuing education.
Rule 31. (1) Beginning with licenses that expire on December 31, 2022, and for all
renewals thereafter, an applicant for license renewal shall have completed at least 45
hours of continuing education that satisfy the requirements of R 338.4933 in the 3 years
preceding the application for renewal.
(2) Submission of an application for renewal constitutes the applicant’s certification of
compliance with the requirements of this rule. The department may require a licensee to
submit evidence to demonstrate compliance with this rule.
(3) A request for a waiver under section 16205 of the code, MCL 333.16205, must be
received by the department before the expiration date of the license.
(4) The licensee shall retain documentation of satisfying the requirements of this rule for
a period of 4 years from the date of applying for license renewal. Failure to comply with
this rule is a violation of section 16221(h) of the code, MCL 333.16221.
R 338.4933 Acceptable continuing education; requirements; limitations.
Rule 33. (1) The 45 hours of continuing education required pursuant to R 338.4931(2)
must comply with all of the following: