NON-COMPLIANCE
All members of the LSUHSC community are obligated to report, or assure reporting of, their knowledge of any event (incident) that potentially compromises the well-being of animals engaged in HSC-associated animal care and use activities. Incidents may include adverse events, unanticipated problems, animal welfare concerns, deviations from approved protocols and instances of suspected non-compliance with laws, rules, regulations and policies.
Reporting Incidents & Non-Compliance
Knowledge of incidents may be reported directly to one or more of the following parties. The LSUHSC-NO hot line and U.S. mail may be used to submit information anonymously.
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IACUC Office:
- U.S. Mail: 433 Bolivar Street, Suite 206, New Orleans, LA 70112
- Email: IACUCOffice@lsuhsc.edu
- Phone: 504-680-9350
- U.S. Mail: 433 Bolivar Street, Suite 206, New Orleans, LA 70112
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Division of Animal Care:
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Institutional Official:
- U.S. Mail: 433 Bolivar Street, Suite 825, New Orleans, LA 70112
- Phone: 504-680-9350
- U.S. Mail: 433 Bolivar Street, Suite 825, New Orleans, LA 70112
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Office of Compliance Programs
- U.S. Mail: c/o Compliance Officer, 433 Bolivar St. Rm 811, New Orleans, LA 70112
- Email: nocompliance@lsuhsc.edu.
- LSUHSC-NO Hot Line: 855-561-4099
- Website: How to Report Non-Compliance
- U.S. Mail: c/o Compliance Officer, 433 Bolivar St. Rm 811, New Orleans, LA 70112
Reporting Study-Specific Incidents & Non-Compliance
Study team members who become aware of any incidents associated with a specific IACUC-approved protocol must promptly report the incident as described below:
Study Type |
Places Animals in Immediate Hazard |
Reporting Method |
Legacy* |
Yes |
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No |
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Kuali |
Yes |
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No |
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*Studies for which the initial protocol was prepared using the Word-based IACUC Research Application form and submitted by email to the IACUC Office. Kuali studies are those created in the Kuali Research electronic platform. |
IACUC Non-Compliance Process
The process by which the IACUC evaluates, resolves and, if necessary, reports findings to outside agencies is described in the diagram below: