Equivalent of VDS for RVNs

Re: Equivalent of VDS for RVNs

Jill Nute — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 10:31:54 GMT

It might help if I clarify things a bit, VDS cover as described above applies for nurses at the moment, BUT the one thing that it does NOT cover yet is the cost of a defence case if & when the RCVS/RVN disciplinary process is activated. It is VERY unlikely that the RVN DC process will be activated until VDS has completed the arrangements to extend the cover for RVNs to include these legal costs. I cannot give a definite time scale, but I would expect this to go "live" in 2011, best wishes, Jill

Re: Equivalent of VDS for RVNs

Phrin Vernon RVN — Sat, 29 May 2010 22:17:34 GMT

Has the Register been fully enforced yet? I know there was talk of RVNs being liable for their actions from 2010 - but not seen or heard anything to say that any kind of disciplinary procedures have actually come into force?

I was under the impression, that until told differently by the RCVS, that if an SVN, VN, RVN, ANA, unqual lay staff etc f**k up - the vet in charge of the case has to take the flack!

Re: Equivalent of VDS for RVNs

VN_Nikki — Sat, 29 May 2010 22:04:38 GMT

I'm just wondering if there's an update on this or if these rules still apply?

Re: Equivalent of VDS for RVNs

Louise B — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 21:06:01 GMT

RE: Professional indemnity insurance‏

Dear David McKeowen,

Further to our conversation a few moments ago, I am writing to summarise the outcome of our conversation and to supply you with the relevant contact details of the human resources person at XXX.
To summarise our conversation:

I contacted you today to check that I was still covered as a self-employed locum vet nurse under the practice that I am locumming at's VDS cover (this had been my previous understanding as I contacted yourselves in 2007/8 after the introduction of the register). You have confirmed that the VDS cover supplied to veterinary practices makes no distinction between employed/self-employed/volunteer laystaff/vet nurses and that, I, as a vet nurse, am automatically covered by the practice's VDS cover whilst locumming at that practice. You asked for the contact details of the relevant person at XXX to clarify the policy cover with and I said that I would email you with this information.

Abbreviated copy of email correspondence with the VDS which summarised our conversation.

Re: Equivalent of VDS for RVNs

Louise B — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 21:03:28 GMT

I rechecked this info recently with VDS - phone conversation.

Re: Equivalent of VDS for RVNs

Louise B — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 21:02:48 GMT

From: Admin@veterinarydefencesociety.co.uk
To: louisebuckleydyson@msn.com
Subject: Veterinary Defence Society Policy information
Date: Fri, 7 Dec 2007 16:34:04 +0000

Further to our recent telephone conversation please be advised that as a Veterinary Nurse you are covered under the Veterinary Defence Society Policy when working at practices who are members of the Veterinary Defence Society.

The practice should have a copy of the Policy if you require further information.

Maria Clarke

Membership Department

Re: Equivalent of VDS for RVNs

Caro Laithwaite VN — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 20:58:42 GMT

Ok safe to say l am confused.

Re: Equivalent of VDS for RVNs

Louise B — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 20:57:29 GMT

No. Its always been in place. Its the RVN bit that is in question. We are covered indirectly - if we screw up the vet gets sued. As far as I am aware the 'R' bit is still under discussion.

Re: Equivalent of VDS for RVNs

Caro Laithwaite VN — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 20:35:21 GMT

Oh it came off? last l heard they were in talks.

Re: Equivalent of VDS for RVNs

Louise B — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 19:24:18 GMT

Hi,

Yes - I can answer this for definite having spoken to the VDS about this a few months ago. I had it confirmed in writing too.

All VNs (irrespective of employment status) are covered by VDS while they are working in vet practice that has VDS cover. If you use your VN qualification outside of a vet practice that has VDS cover though you need your own professional indemnity insurance.

Re: Equivalent of VDS for RVNs

Nick Shackleton — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 19:09:14 GMT

My boss is on the board of VDS and am sure they are covered under them will check with him tomorrow

Re: Equivalent of VDS for RVNs

Caro Laithwaite VN — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 18:43:50 GMT

I do not know if they ever sorted anything out for nurses, there was talk of discussion with vds but nothing as far as l know was ever said about the outcome..if any.