AVMA Winter House of Delegates

AVMA House of Delegates Report Jan 2022

Over the last year and a half, the Veterinary Profession has been faced with many new struggles and challenges. The Veterinary profession has had to adapt to a changing professional environment and increase in our  workload. We have had to be innovative, resilient and creative to not only  survive – but to thrive.  

The American Veterinary Medical Association wanted to share this blog:  Start 2022 with a commitment to wellbeing to help you lead a positive and  bright 2022.  

AVMA HOUSE OF DELEGATES WINTER SESSION: 

The 2022 AVMA House of Delegates winter meeting was held in Chicago, Illinois from January 7-8. This meeting was held in conjunction with the AVMA Veterinary  Leadership Conference “Leadership in a new era”. The meeting included reports from the treasurer, AVMA staff, a message from the president, speeches by candidates for president-elect and vice president, and action items for Resolutions and the Veterinary Information Forum. 

The HOD meeting resulted in the following action items: 

Resolution 1 – Revised Policy on Rabies 
House of Delegates (HOD) voted for the resolution 

Resolution 2 – Revised Policy on Annual Rabies Vaccination Waiver
Your Reference Committee  HOD voted for the resolution

Resolution 3 – New Policy on Food Safety 
HOD voted for the resolution. 

Resolution 4 – New Policy on Supporting the Collection of Antimicrobial Use Data for  Antimicrobial Stewardship 
HOD voted for the resolution 

Resolution 5 – Revised Policy on Guidelines for Classifying Veterinary Facilities HOD refer the resolution to the Board of Directors for additional consideration

Mahalo to those of you who shared your story to the Veterinary Information  Forum topics. Here are the results to the House of Delegates Discussion:

VIF – License Portability 

Your Reference Committee recommends that the House request the Board of Directors  to further explore the issue of license portability, with consideration given to existing  policies and the possible need for additional policies, in collaboration with the state and  allied associations to further understand what issues need to be resolved and how to  best address them. 

VIF – Expanding AVMA Membership 

Your Reference Committee recommends that the House request the Board of Directors  to consider creating a pathway of communication with other veterinary healthcare team  organizations, starting with the National Association of Veterinary Technicians in  America, and the Veterinary Hospital Managers Association, to investigate how best to  work collaboratively to strengthen their organizations and professions as well as the  AVMA. 

AVMA CONVENTION 

JULY 29 – AUGUST 2, 2022
Philadelphia 

Registration opens spring 2022. 

Aloha and Mahalo!! 

Leianne K. Lee Loy – Hawaii Delegate to the AVMA House of Delegates
Carolyn Naun – Hawaii Alternate Delegate to the AVMA House of Delegates

AVMA Update – April 2021

Aloha Colleagues!

Before I share with you the many programs the American Veterinary Medical Association has available for all members, I did want to take this opportunity to send a huge virtual Mahalo to you for your support of my candidacy for the AVMA Board of Directors District X Representative. Although I was not chosen, I am grateful to have been on the ballot – Mahalo!

We, Carolyn Naun (alternate delegate) and I (Delegate and State Advocacy Committee Member), will continue to represent Hawaii proudly at the House of Delegate meetings. If there are any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us.

Aloha,
Leianne K. Lee Loy


Highlights from the AVMA:

AVMA Virtual Convention July 29 – August 1, 2021: Registration is open!
Check out “Convention at First Glance” to discover the over 300 hours of
continuing education. avmaconvention.org

VLC (Veterinary Leadership Conference) January 7-9, 2022 avma.org/vlc
(NOTE: Please click here for highlights of the AVMA House of Delegates Winter Session including the Veterinary Information Forum that took place during the VLC.) This is a great conference to develop, improve and perfect your leadership skills.

COVID-19 resource center: www.avma.org/Coronavirus
More information about veterinarians’ ability provide vaccines
E-book: COVID-19: Meeting the Challenge

AVMA Axon online platform – digital education https://axon.avma.org
Certificate Programs, Webinars, My Veterinary Life Podcasts Series

AVMA Trust Retirement Plan avmalifeplans.com/ARP
For questions, or to schedule a personal consultation, email AVMATrustRetirementPlan@transamerica.com or call
312-596-5336.

AVMA, VetSuccess Partnership
• Veterinary Industry Tracker
• To learn more about the AVMA’s economics resources, visit
avma.org/VeterinaryEconomics

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: avma.org/diversity

Telehealth
AVMA Guidelines for the Use of Telehealth in Veterinary Practice
2021 AAHA/AVMA Telehealth Guidelines for Small-Animal Practice