The Michigan Board of Veterinary Medicine Disciplinary Subcommittee met in Lansing and accepted disciplinary action outlined in a proposed Consent Order. The disciplinary action against Dr. Ginsberg includes the following:
� A license suspension for 30 days commencing on Oct. 1, 2001;
� Two (2) years probation;
� Quarterly meetings with a Board of Veterinary Medicine member to
review Dr. Ginsberg's professional practice;
� Continuing education addressing issues of patient management;
� Continuing education classes offered at Michigan Veterinarian Association
annual meetings;
� Attending all regularly scheduled meetings of the local Veterinarian
Association;
� Provide a copy of his annual controlled substance inventory;
� Pay a $2,000 fine to the State of Michigan within 90 days.
An investigation into Dr. Ginsberg's practice found:
1. Unlawful Delegation - Dr. Ginsberg delegated numerous tasks within the
scope of the practice of veterinary medicine to unlicensed individuals.
2. Clinic Hygiene - Dr. Ginsberg failed to: wear surgical gloves or masks
during surgical procedures; sterilize surgical and dental instruments
between procedures; sterilize needles and syringes after injections; and
sterilize surgical tables following procedures. He also reused surgical
drapes following surgery.
3. Declawing Cats - Dr. Ginsberg used super glue as part of his procedure to
declaw cats.
4. Controlled Substance/Drug Storage - Dr. Ginsberg maintained expired
drugs and medication, which were dispensed to animals; failed to store
drugs securely; and failed to maintain controlled substance records related
to the purchase, dispensing, and annual inventory;
5. Timely Euthanization - Dr. Ginsberg delayed in euthanizing animals on a
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