PHC-P VS NEWSLETTER
Issue 20-10
PHC-P VS
Newsletter
OCTOBER 2020
ONE HEALTH WEEK: 1-7 NOVEMBER 2020
IN THIS ISSUE
One Health Week 2020
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COVID Corner
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Vet Industry Updates
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News to Use
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Controlled Drug Management
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News updates
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One Health Week is here!
One Health Week is 01-07 Nov 2020. This year’s One
Health Week theme is One Health in Mobile Populations,
and it is a perfect fit for our military families.
This year, on 3 and 4 Nov 2020, APHC is adding a new twist
to their celebrations. They will host the 3rd Annual One
Health Seminar Day – for the first time ever, now a two
day virtual event. This site also has resources and
information for you to create your own One Health Week
events – stay tuned for PHC-P’s event details!
Don’t know where to start? Check out these sites for a
crash course in all things One Health:
o The One Health Commission homepage, and their
page on One Health Day
o The One Health Platform page, which includes
information about their amazing conference as well
o The One Health Initiative page, which has lots of
good resources, including a ProMED outbreak report
section and recent pertinent publications section
o The CDC has a great One Health page as well, with
lots of informative infographics and examples of
One Health in Action. Definitely worth a look!
o The AVMA also has information on their One Health
Commission and the subject in general.
COVID-19 CORNER
PHC-P COVID-19 Link
DOD Veterinary Services COVID-19
Resource Page
CDC COVID-19 Site
WHO COVID-19 Site
DHA COVID-19 Site
APHC COVID-19 Site
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Veterinarians have a new patient to
look after, the planet. Even though
veterinarians have been pulling the
weight for many One Health efforts in
the past, sometimes they forget the
environmental health aspect – now
veterinarians should lead sustainability
efforts as well, according to Kaitlyn
Mattson and Greg Cima.
Veterinary organizations take
diversity- and equity-related action.
The vet industry recognizes it needs to
evaluate its diversity too – the AVMA,
Banfield, AAVMC and more are taking
a look at their organizations and how
they operate to make sure they are
inclusive. Not only that, but they are
also aiming to make sure that all of
their diverse members contribute to
bettering their organizations.
Modified mosquitoes may reduce
disease risks for humans, animals. Yes,
we all have reservations about
releasing GMOs into the world to “fix”
a certain problem (are we just creating
a new problem? Will “nature find a
way”?). However, scientists have high
hopes for genetically engineered Aedes
aegypti mosquitoes that will be
released in the Florida Keys next year.
These mosquitoes are modified with a
genetic kill switch for female larvae.
The goal is to reduce the mosquito
population, and therefore reduce the
risk of dengue and Zika infection.
Sounds legit, right?
Participate in the COVET study from
Johns Hopkins! The study is collecting
opinions from veterinary and animal
care workers on disaster preparedness
related to the COVID-19 pandemic,
with the goal to develop and maintain
a resilient animal care workforce
capable of responding to this and
future crisis situations.
Vet Industry
UPDATES
Another great News to Use Newsletter is out, definitely check it out!
Here are a few highlights to whet your appetite:
64 Series Skill Identifiers
The veterinary Global Health Engagement (GHE) skill identifier (SI) has
been approved for 64-series Veterinary Corps Officers (VCOs)! Details
about the eligibility requirements and application process, as well as
how to get into the FY21 DSCA course, is in the October edition of
Veterinary Service News, which can be found at:
https://www.milsuite.mil/book/groups/office-of-the-veterinary-corps-
chief.
Animal Health Webinars Library
Don’t forget to check out the library of Animal Health Webinars
(https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-672511 ) for guidance on
topics relevant to the animal health mission. The latest additions
include presentations on “Fluorescent Antibody Virus Neutralization
(FAVN) Submissions to the DoD Food Analysis and Diagnostic
Laboratory (FADL)” and “Introduction to Waste Pharmaceuticals in the
Veterinary Treatment Facility (VTF)”.
Tips, Tricks and Best Practices for VTF Operation
Global Veterinary Medical Practice (GVMP) published two of three
volumes of U.S. Army Public Health Center (APHC) Technical Guide
(TG) 383, Clinic Front Office Operations Manual. This TG series provides
a source of training and reference for front office staff.
https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-458112
o APHC TG 383A Vol I: Client Education Knowledge Base
o APHC TG 383B Vol II: Remote Online Veterinary Record (ROVR)
o APHC TG 383C Vol III: Clinic Operations and Business Guidance,
Procedures, and Best Practices (Coming Soon).
Please visit their site for much of your GVMP information needs at
https://www.milsuite.mil/book/community/spaces/armyveterinaryservic
es/gvmp .
Is it possible to make food out of thin air? Apparently so, according to some start-up companies.
Feeding the world with protein made from air or industrial exhaust with minimal use of water and
land, and without pesticides, fertilizer, or a thought for weather, seems fanciful. A handful of start-
ups, though, say this scenario will become commercial reality in just a few years. Even though some
of the firms have already shown they can make edible—and even tasty—protein at lab ....(more)
Their plan is to mass-produce proteins by using bacteria to ferment various gases. Once dried, the
bacterium cell bodies form a flour with a protein content of about 70%.
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Remember, early detection is critical in the fight against
pet cancer!
Your pet can't talk so you must be active in the role detecting
the signs of possible pet cancer. Though pet cancer maybe
more likely to happen in older pets, you can still help prevent
pet cancer of your younger pets by keeping an eye out for the
following signs while your pet is still young:
•Abnormal swellings that persist or continue to grow. •Sores
that do not heal. •Weight loss. •Loss of appetite. •Bleeding
or discharge from any body opening. •Offensive odor.
•Difficulty eating or swallowing. •Hesitation to exercise or
loss of stamina. •Persistent lameness or stiffness. •Difficulty
breathing, urinating or defecating.
References Kwrobel, A. (24 OCT 2018). National Pet Cancer
Awareness Month. Retrieved 15 OCT 2020, from
https://www.areufithealthservices.com/miss-mollie-mae-
national-pet-cancer-awareness-month/
It is never too early to think about detection – there is always
a chance, but early detection can save pet lives. For more
information about what you can do to ensure early detection,
see your vet or visit the Veterinarian Cancer Society's
webpage at: http://vetcancersociety.org/pet-owners/.
It’s National Pet Cancer
Awareness Month!
We are excited to share that our NAF
Management Analyst will be providing financial
statement analysis training. This training will
equip you on how to interpret your income
statements and help you to make any adjustments
needed to operate your facility.
It is highly encouraged that VTF OICs, NCOICs,
Operations Assistants and Administrative Support
Assistants attend.
There are six training dates and times (personnel
only need to attend one of the training times).
28 Oct at 0900 & 1400
29 Oct at 0900 & 1400
03 Nov at 1400
04 Nov at 1400
Controlled drug inventory management got ya down? Looking for ways to simplify this very
important duty? Read on for tips on how to effectively and accurately manage your controlled
drug program.
Maintain a maximum of 30-day supply when feasible. Base the inventory on demand
history.
Stock single-use vials or the smallest volume of multi-dose vials (MDV) as possible.
Use single-use vials only on the day the seal is broken. At the end each day, dispose of
any excess amount and record the waste appropriately on the DA 3949.
Before using MDV for the first time, mark the vial at its full level. Then mark the vial as
each 1 mL or 5 mL (depending on vial size) is withdrawn and used.
With the exception of single-use vials, use a new DA 3949 for each MDV that is received.
If there is residual drug remaining in a MDV once the labeled volume has been expended,
properly waste the remaining amount and annotate the waste on the DA 3949.
Draw up drugs to a unit no smaller than a tenth of a milliliter (0.1 mL).
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Animal Health
Service Line
Chief, 64F Consultant:
MAJ Jean Rubanick
Office: 808-433-9151 (DSN 315)
Mobile: 808-260-7840
GVMP Management Analysts:
Mr. Jonathan Vasquez
jonathan.j.va[email protected]
Office: 808-433-2171 (DSN 315)
Mr. Richard King
Phone: DSN 315-263-8413
Food Protection
Service Line
Chief, Command FPO:
CW4 Jemme Dennis
Jemme.t.dennis.mil@mail.mil
Office: 808-433-2336 (DSN 315)
Mobile: 785-223-2682
Food Defense Specialist:
Ms. Kimberly Jordan
Office: 808-433-6360 (DSN 315)
VETERINARY
SERVICES
DIRECTORATE
Is the earth becoming ”an uninhabitable hell?” Are humans the reason it is? According
to a recent report from UNDRR (the United Nations office for Disaster Risk
Reduction), relying heavily on data from CRED (the Centre for Research on the
Epidemiology of Disaster), disasters over the past 20 years have become more
common and more costly. Leaders must invest in “prevention, climate change
adaptation and disaster risk reduction,” said co-author Mami Mizutori, the UN
Secretary-General's special representative for disaster risk deduction.
Not just a dog bite – why India is struggling to keep rabies at bay. Did you know that
about 1/3 of the 59,000 cases of human rabies a year are associated with the Indian
peninsula? These cases are mostly attributed to large numbers of unvaccinated stray
dogs and low numbers of rabies prophylaxis. Low numbers of prophylaxis, combined
with lack of knowledge on the danger of bites, leads to poor compliance in post-bite
treatment protocols.
Can SARS-CoV-2 survive in a freezer? The Chinese CDC thinks so… China’s CDC found
traces of live COVID-19 on the outside of packages of frozen cod – the first time live
virus has been detected on the outside of refrigerated or frozen goods in the supply
chain. U.S. CDC says there is no evidence that handling or consuming food is
associated with human cases of COVID-19. China’s CDC has not said whether the
recent outbreak in dockworkers in Qingdao is suspected to be associated with their
work offloading goods.
Is racism a public health issue? With overwhelming evidence that racism of racial bias
can negatively impact health, Dr. Lisa Cooper makes the case for treating racism as a
public health issue. The ongoing pandemic has only highlighted the inequities in
health based on race, and Dr. Cooper days the first step is getting the data – then
interpreting it in a scientific (unbiased!) way. Check out her interview to learn more.
More One Health?! Or public health? Or…? Check out this great article on what the
difference between the many healths are, especially because distinctions can be a bit
“squishy.”
Are you Army Ready and Resilient? Is your unit? The Army Resilience Directorate has
a new website to make it easier for you to navigate and get what you need. The
ARD’s Ready and Resilient page has links to help improve your resilience, optimize
your performance, build unit cohesion, or even schedule training. They have some
great resources for individuals and units, so take a look!
