Residents' Workshop

All attendees are welcome to attend.

Saturday, October 18

8:00 am - 10:45 am

Veterinary Patient Safety – Beyond Ticking The Box

What is patient safety culture, and what are the critical aspects, and how does it affect outcomes for both patients and veterinary team members? While exploring patient safety culture and its impacts on on patient and provider well-being, participants will learn to identify characteristics of positive safety cultures, understand the current state of veterinary patient safety, and apply human factors tools to enhance safety practices. This presentation emphasizes the importance of open communication, error learning, and psychological safety, aiming to foster an environment where everyone contributes to continuous improvement and safe care.

LYDIA LOVE, DVM, DACVAA

Dr. Lydia Love is a board-certified veterinary anesthesiologist with more than 2 decades of experience in the veterinary industry, from nonprofit community care to academic practice. She practices, promotes, and teaches excellence in perianesthetic care at the NC State CVM, with a dedicated focus on advancing patient safety culture. Her expertise encompasses the identification and implementation of human factors tools and strategies to improve communication, teamwork, and overall safety in clinical settings. Dr. Love is committed to fostering environments that prioritize psychological safety and continuous learning, aiming to minimize harm to both patients and providers.

Past Resident Workshop Speakers & Topics

Presentations have been recorded since 2011 and are available to members through the online video portal.