Protocol Review
Required from an investigator before animal activities can commence, its review is a main function of the IACUC.
What is a protocol
True or False: the majority of animal food is good for 9 months.
TRUE
I am a person who fills in for a committee member and I can only do this for one person at a time.
Who is an Alternate member
This specific communication outlet is in place to report animal concerns.
What is the Animal Concern Hotline
Filed annually, this requires that the number of animals used be categorized by the level of pain/distress experienced.
What is the USDA annual report
This can result in approval, require for modifications (to secure approval), or referral to the full committee for review.
What is the Designated Member Review process
The standard that mandates that two committee members be required to visit housing for covered species.
What are the USDA regulations
Documentation of IACUC meeting attendance, activities of the Committee, and Committee deliberations are required to be written in this.
What are IACUC Minutes
As part of the SA program review, the methods of euthanasia must be consistent with this document.
What is the AVMA Panel on Euthanasia
The report about the animal care and use program that is submitted to OLAW through the IO.
What is the annual report
This type of small-scale research project can be required by the IACUC.
What is a pilot study
According to the PHS policy, this refers to a containment space outside of the centrally managed area, where animals are housed for greater than 24 hours.
What is a satellite facility
This is the term for a majority of the total number of voting members on the IACUC.
What is a quorum
These regular, periodic IACUC functions ensure continued adherence to regulations and policies.
What are SA inspections and program review
So an institution can receive federal grants, this document describes its program for the care and use of animals, and is required to be renewed every 4 years.
What is a PHS assurance
This is the name of the federal mandate for the utilization and care of vertebrate animals used in research, testing and training.
What are the US Government Principles
True or False: a veterinarian is required to be part of the SA inspection team.
FALSE. The requirement is a member of the IACUC
This person may unilaterally halt, terminate, or impose sanctions on any animal activity.
Who is the IO
The term for a problem for which an immediate solution is not necessary to protect animal life or prevent distress.
What is a minor deficiency
Length of time that IACUC Meeting minutes and SA reports are required to be maintained.
What is 3 years
Scientific justification and IACUC approval are required for these special accommodations outside the requirements of the Guide
What are departures
Per USDA, this is a problem for which an immediate solution is required, as when animal welfare or human safety is in jeopardy
What is significant deficiency
This non-IACUC activity can provide continuing IACUC oversight of animal activities.
What is PAM or QA
The general term that refers to a chronic problem caused by ongoing inattention to minor deficiencies.
What is a programmatic failure
Federal agencies require prompt reporting of this IACUC activity.
What are suspensions