A premises inspection at a cat hospital finds a freezer full of frozen meals and euthanized cats

Complaint: Complaint 22-15
Respondent: Heather Oyan
Premises: Dreamy Draw Cat Hospital

This complaint is a result of an inspection report. The Findings of Fact include mentions of expired supplies, incorrect anesthesia logs, expired prescriptions, missing controlled substance inventories, consistency in medical records, and a few other items. The most curious finding I'll put below, verbatim:

R3 -11-703(4) Freezer needs cleaned (deceased freezer full of frozen meals and euthanized cats), files piled up and stored inappropriately, and overall premises cluttered;

Oyan's response states that she's had a variety of serious family and health issues that have caused her a great deal of problems; she's finding it difficult to keep up. She states that she's going to do a better job going forward regarding keeping the hospital clean, hiring someone to help with cleaning and filing, getting a shredding service to tidy up old documents, and more. There's also going to be some better handling of anesthesia monitoring recording. She also notes that like all veterinary clinics it's difficult to find staff and handle clients.

Motions

Board Motion: Find violation

Source: November 11, 2021 Board Meeting
Proposed By: Jane Soloman
Seconded By: Jessica Creager
Roll Call:
Craig Nausley Aye
Darren Wright Aye
J Greg Byrne Aye
Jane Soloman Aye
Jessica Creager Aye
Jim Loughead Aye
Nikki Frost Absent
Robyn Jaynes Aye
Violations:
AAC R3-11-502 (D) Expired supplies;
AAC R3-11-502 (H) (3) Heart rate and respiration rate need to be recorded
AAC R3-11-502 (J) (2) Expired prescription only medications
AAC R3-11-502 (K) (2) No controlled substance inventory log
AAC R3-11-502 (L) (4) Need consistency recording exam results
AAC R3-11-502 (L) (7) Need consistency recording in the medical record
AAC R3-11-703 (4) Freezer needs cleaned (deceased freezer full of frozen meals and euthanized cats)
AAC R3-11-805 (A) Controlled substances need to be stored under lock and key
Result: Passed

Board Motion: Offer consent agreement

Source: November 11, 2021 Board Meeting
People:
Flynn Carey Respondent Attorney
Michael Kahan Respondent
Proposed By: Jane Soloman
Seconded By: Jessica Creager
Roll Call:
Craig Nausley Aye
Darren Wright Aye
J Greg Byrne Aye
Jane Soloman Aye
Jessica Creager Aye
Jim Loughead Aye
Nikki Frost Absent
Robyn Jaynes Aye
Result: Passed

Board Motion: Dismiss with no violation and issue letter of concern

Source: March 3, 2022 Board Meeting
People:
Heather Oyan Respondent
Proposed By: Robyn Jaynes
Seconded By: J Greg Byrne
Roll Call:
Craig Nausley Aye
Darren Wright Nay
J Greg Byrne Aye
Jane Soloman Nay
Jessica Creager Absent
Jim Loughead Aye
Melissa Thompson Aye
Nikki Frost Aye
Robyn Jaynes Aye
Result: Passed

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