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22 May

SBA releases small business loan forgiveness guidance

wsvma   |   COVID-19, Practice Management

The Small Business Administration (SBA) just recently released additional information on the forgiveness aspects of the Paycheck Protection Program and the application that will be utilized - Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan forgiveness application. It includes a detailed worksheet and guidance to calculate eligible expenses for forgiveness. The PPP loan forgiveness application clarifies many of the common questions from borrowers while providing details on additional requirements for loan forgiveness. Highlights include: Borrowers have the option to pick and choose which non-payroll...

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22 May

Be sure to report animal drug shortages

wsvma   |   COVID-19, Federal Regulatory

FDA has been closely monitoring the animal drug supply chain for supply disruptions or shortages in the United States during the COVID-19 pandemic. The agency is issuing guidance to ensure the availability of drug products during the pandemic and to assist sponsors in providing FDA timely, informative notifications about changes in the production of animal drugs that will, in turn, help the Agency in its efforts to prevent or mitigate shortages of these products. Submit comments here.   Posted May 22, 2020...

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22 May

Guidelines and considerations for re-engaging veterinary medical students in clinical rotations during the COVID-19 pandemic

wsvma   |   COVID-19

AAVMC member institutions have worked closely together throughout the COVID-19 pandemic to identify best practices, adapt and successfully deliver their academic programs during the crisis environment. One of the most challenging areas to address has been in the area of providing clinical educational experiences for upper-level students conducting clerkships in university teaching hospitals, affiliated clinical sites and externships. A team of five AAVMC member institution representatives was created to analyze the issue and develop a series of recommendations that would assure the...

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22 May

ESD, L&I publish guidance for common workplace safety concerns and employment scenarios during the pandemic

wsvma   |   COVID-19, Practice Management

The Employment Security Department has published Employer FAQ and Worker FAQ to address common questions as businesses resume operations. The Department of Labor and Industries has published a Paid Sick Leave FAQ. The two agencies worked together to establish a Paid Family and Medical Leave FAQ. Combined, these FAQ address a range of possible scenarios that may unfold as workplaces resume operations. Questions involving work refusal and unemployment eligibility have been especially frequent. Workers collecting unemployment must have a good cause reason...

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22 May

This Week’s Helpful Links

wsvma   |   Uncategorized

Food assistance for WA pets – WSDA Guidance for Pet Groomer Operations during Phase 2 of Governor’s Plan – Office of the Governor Suspected Mink-to-Human Transmission of SARS-CoV-2 – Worms & Germs Blog AAEP Updates Vaccination Guidelines – The Horse and AAEP Veterinarians Go Virtual For Their Feline And Canine Patients – Forbes Pivot – The Veterinary Idealist   Posted May 22, 2020...

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