Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee

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.

 

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

  • Immediately contact DOAC veterinarians
  • Complete and submit the Corrective Action Plan Form provided by DOAC

No

  • Complete and submit the Corrective Action Plan Form provided by DOAC

Kuali

Yes

  • Immediately contact DOAC veterinarians
  • Complete and submit the Reportable Event Form in Kuali

No

  • Complete and submit the Reportable Event Form in Kuali

*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:

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