Editor’s Note: Dr. Elizabeth Colleran, this month’s Power of Pink Honoree, is Co-Chair of the feline friendly Practice. We take a look at the program’s outstanding results to date. These results were originally published by Goodnewsforpets in January, 2018.
The feline friendly Practice® Program’s influence on Feline medicine continues to Grow
The American association of Feline specialists (AAFP) revealed the results of its 2017 feline friendly Practice® (CFP) survey in January, 2018. This offers an extensive look at the impact this program is having on feline healthcare as well as the veterinary industry. The 2017 survey screens amazing results, including a 99% complete satisfaction rate among participants. The program continues to grow as well as positively influence veterinary care for cats, caregivers, as well as veterinary teams.
A few of the outstanding results from the 2017 CFP respondents are:
98% would suggest the CFP program to other veterinary professionals.
92% specify the CFP program has positively affected their team morale when handling, treating, as well as taking care of cats. An overwhelming number of methods commented they are now much more positive when working with cats, as well as their whole team has embraced the utilize of cat-friendly methods to decrease tension during the visit.
91% reported an enhancement in feline understanding as well as care among method team members. numerous methods discovered a fantastic enhancement in personnel comprehending of feline behavior, felinefriendly handling, as well as capability to checked out a cat’s body language.
80% got positive comments from clients on implementing the program.
80% have enhanced gos to since they are a feline friendly Practice®.
79% report enhanced method income because implementing the CFP program.
75% specify the purchase of new feline clients because of their CFP designation.
61% of feline friendly Practices® report a reduction in injuries when dealing with cats.
Survey respondents reported the complying with as the top benefits they experience from the feline friendly Practice® Program:
Less tension for feline patients
Higher complete satisfaction among present clients
Display of care for their feline patients
Improved client retention or much more regular gos to by existing feline clients
Increased interest as well as time with personnel at each feline client visit
The 2017 CFP survey demonstrates that participating veterinary methods as well as feline owners are exceedingly delighted with the results as well as positive effect upon implementing the CFP program. “The survey results speak for themselves,” specifies Heather O’Steen, CAE, CEO of the AAFP. “We motivate any type of method that has feline clients to discover much more about ending up being a feline friendly Practice®. The program is an AAFP membership benefit without any extra charges, as well as there are numerous resources to walk you with the process. Implementing just a few cat-friendly techniques can make a big difference in the experience for the cat, caregiver, as well as your entire veterinary team.”
Launched in 2012, the feline friendly Practice® program is a around the world partnership of feline professionals who offer guidelines with suggestions particularly for cats. The AAFP was the very first major veterinary organization in north america to execute a coordinated method to reduce tension connected with veterinary gos to for cats, caregivers, as well as the veterinary team. By producing a supportive atmosphere of veterinary personnel who comprehend cats’ distinct needs as well as behaviors, as well as acknowledging the important function of the feline caregiver before as well as during the visit, cats can have a much more positive veterinary experience. as of January 17, 2018, the AAFP has designated 1,190 feline friendly Practices®.
The AAFP expresses deep appreciation to our market as well as organizational partners. The program is sponsored by Bayer Healthcare, Zoetis, Ceva animal Health, Boehringer Ingelheim, Hill’s Pet Nutrition, as well as Purina, in addition to supported by Kit4Cat as well as Wedgewood Pharmacy. The program is endorsed by the association of shelter Veterinarians, CATalyst Council, feline Health, as well as the Winn Feline Foundation.
More information:
Download the survey results infographic here
Veterinary Practices: catvets.com/cfp
Cat Owners: catfriendly.com/cfp
Source American association of Feline Practitioners