Vivarium Operational Excellence Network
VOE-Network Mission:
“The Vivarium Operational Excellence Network’s mission is to promote and exchange innovative methods and knowledge for managing animal programs around the world”
“The Vivarium Operational Excellence Network’s mission is to promote and exchange innovative methods and knowledge for managing animal programs around the world”
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VOE-Network Summer Series Webinar: Call for Action: Promoting Diversity & Inclusion in Animal Healthcare: What we ARE doing We have received several emails from attendees supporting what was shared and seeking information on what’s next and how to get involved. While we recognize that many institutions are ready for change, we also acknowledge that change is not always easy. As set out in our mission statement, the VOE-N members are here to help each other to continuously improve. We encourage anyone who would like to get more engaged through our Diversity and Inclusion Task Force, to reach out and let us know of your interest. It is our desire that we all benefit from the efforts of this new task force through the collective ideas and initiatives which can brought back to your own institution. Click here to view the recorded webinar. |
The VOE Network's Summer Series
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Big July Event:
COVID Research has brought new animal models and operational challenges to our facilities. This session addressed the various operational challenges brought with the introduction of new species. Thank you to our special guest Dr. Kath Hardcastle from Montana State University (Previously from Boston University) Zoom Link TBD Additional Important Resources for working with COVID models:
Interim laboratory biosafety guidelines for handling and processing specimens associated with covid-19: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/lab/lab-biosafety-guidelines.html The search for a covid animal model: https://science.sciencemag.org/content/368/6494/942 ACE2 mouse strain info sheet: https://www.jax.org/strain/034860 Animal models of mechanisms of SARS-CoV-2 infection and COVID-19 pathology (pre-publication): https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7283621/pdf/BPH-9999-na.pdf A review of genetic methods and models for analysis of coronavirus-induced severe pneumonitis (2015 article): https://europepmc.org/backend/ptpmcrender.fcgi?accid=PMC4811657&blobtype=pdf Animal models for emerging coronavirus: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7269044/ Mice, hamsters, ferrets, monkeys. Which lab animals can help defeat the new coronavirus? https://www.sciencemag.org/news/2020/04/mice-hamsters-ferrets-monkeys-which-lab-animals-can-help-defeat-new-coronavirus BMBL: https://www.cdc.gov/labs/pdf/CDC-BiosafetyMicrobiologicalBiomedicalLaboratories-2009-P.PDF |
VOE-N Coffee Chats!
Few industries can understand what it's like to selflessly devote our lives to animal healthcare 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Our Technicians and Veterinarians are the Doctors and Nurses on the front lines putting ourselves in harms way to serve the animals under our care.
Perhaps more than any time in modern history, the accelerated successes of biomedical and clinical research are required to beat this historic COVID-19 virus.
This crisis demands "wartime planning" to maintain the critical care of our patients and loved ones. In less than 3 weeks, our programs have empowered our staff to problem-solve and deploy these massive changes.
During the month of April, the biomedical research community from around the world gathered to share and discuss concerns and best practices for immediate adjustments to the rapidly changing daily environment. Gathering data over this time allowed us to use PDCA, reflect and to adjust to build a better future. The results of those surveys are below.
Since 2014, our slogan has been "We're all in this together". Now the rest of the world has adopted our sense of community and support that has been the strength of the VOE-Network.
Perhaps more than any time in modern history, the accelerated successes of biomedical and clinical research are required to beat this historic COVID-19 virus.
This crisis demands "wartime planning" to maintain the critical care of our patients and loved ones. In less than 3 weeks, our programs have empowered our staff to problem-solve and deploy these massive changes.
During the month of April, the biomedical research community from around the world gathered to share and discuss concerns and best practices for immediate adjustments to the rapidly changing daily environment. Gathering data over this time allowed us to use PDCA, reflect and to adjust to build a better future. The results of those surveys are below.
Since 2014, our slogan has been "We're all in this together". Now the rest of the world has adopted our sense of community and support that has been the strength of the VOE-Network.
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Have You Checked out the VOE Network's Belt program Yet?
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Lean Belt Certification Training is a great way to get your staff, new and not-so-new, on the same page and to mobilize them to identify waste in operations and processes. When finished with belt certification classes, the successful candidate will be able to participate in lean activities as a stakeholder and customer.
The VOE Network is proud to offer online self paced lean certifications. Over 100 members have already taken advantage of this great opportunity to learn and grow. Want to hear more? Go to the Belt Certification tab for FAQs or use the link below, see past alumni, and learn how to register! www.voenetwork.com/about-belt-certification.html |
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LEAN Isn't Just for MANUFACTURING...
"Continuous Improvement helps people help animals..."
Tools and concepts can be intimidating, and videos can only show so much. We want to help you get started on the right foot, and be as successful as possible!
Contact us and we will do our absolute best to assist in any way possible, and put you in direct contact with an experienced Continuous Improvement practitioner.
Sends us an email at: info@voenetwork.com
Tools and concepts can be intimidating, and videos can only show so much. We want to help you get started on the right foot, and be as successful as possible!
Contact us and we will do our absolute best to assist in any way possible, and put you in direct contact with an experienced Continuous Improvement practitioner.
Sends us an email at: info@voenetwork.com
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VOE-Network Donates to Animal Welfare Foundations
The VOE-Network Board of Directors endorsed the donation of the prize money awarded for "Best Presentation" at LAMA to be shared by two important foundations: "Homes for Animal Heroes" and "Herd Heroes" in recognition of the very important work they do.
Both organizations were featured at LAMA and have developed successful programs that build awareness for education, public awareness and animal placement.
The VOE-Network has also donated to the Denver Animal Shelter for their exemplary work in applying Continuous Improvement techniques to streamline their operations.
We salute these organizations as first-class ambassadors and guardians for animals and for the incredible work we all do to promote and ensure animal welfare.
Both organizations were featured at LAMA and have developed successful programs that build awareness for education, public awareness and animal placement.
The VOE-Network has also donated to the Denver Animal Shelter for their exemplary work in applying Continuous Improvement techniques to streamline their operations.
We salute these organizations as first-class ambassadors and guardians for animals and for the incredible work we all do to promote and ensure animal welfare.
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