6) Items that reflect changes in the 8th edition of the are flagged as follows, and may require particular Guide attention as the 8th edition is implemented. ‡denotes a new item “must” † denotes a new item “should” I. Implementation of Institutional Policies A. Performance of Work According to Protocol Not Minor Not Applicable Acceptable Approved Departure Deficiency Deficiency Could Evaluate Significant Current versions of IACUC approved protocols are readily available 1150 to animal care staff as well as research staff. Animal research procedures (observed by the IACUC inspection team includes but is not limited to conduct of surgery, behavioral 1151 testing, training, exercise, administration of anesthetics and analgesics, etc.) are being performed according to the protocols approved by the IACUC. [PHS (IV.C.1); Guide (p. 33-34)] Individuals observed working with animals are identified 1152 on the corresponding protocols approved by the IACUC. Routine husbandry observed are being performed 1153 according to documented SOPs. B. Addressing Concerns about Animal Welfare Not Minor Not Applicable Acceptable Approved Departure Deficiency Deficiency Could Evaluate Significant Contact information for responsible local and VA Central 1200 Office personnel are posted prominently in the animal facility for reporting of animal welfare concerns. [1200.07 (8.k(2)); Guide (p. 24)] C. Occupational Health and Safety Not Minor Not Applicable Acceptable Approved Departure Deficiency Deficiency Could Evaluate Significant Appropriate hazard and relevant safety protocols are posted in plain view, and the MSDSs are readily 1250 available, where specific hazardous agents are in use. [1200.07 (Appendix C-8.h(1)-(2))] Wherever gas anesthetics are used, anesthetic gas is removed 1251 via a scavenging system or by another approved method. [Guide (p. 21; 145)] Labels on safety equipment (e.g. eye wash, emergency 1252 shower, fume hoods, etc.) indicate that maintenance and certification are current. [Guide (p. 20)] Good safety practices are evident as indicated by proper glass and 1253 sharps disposal, gas cylinders appropriately secured, proper separation of chemicals and wastes, etc. [Guide (p.74)]
6) Items that reflect changes in the 8th edition of the Guide are flagged as follows, and may require particular attention as the 8th edition is implemented. ‡denotes a new “must” item † denotes a new “should” item I. Implementation of Institutional Policies A. Performance of Work According to Protocol Not Applicable Acceptable Approved Departure Minor Deficiency Significant Deficiency Could Not Evaluate 1150 Current versions of IACUC approved protocols are readily available to animal care staff as well as research staff. 1151 Animal research procedures (observed by the IACUC inspection team includes but is not limited to conduct of surgery, behavioral testing, training, exercise, administration of anesthetics and analgesics, etc.) are being performed according to the protocols approved by the IACUC. [PHS (IV.C.1); Guide (p. 33-34)] 1152 Individuals observed working with animals are identified on the corresponding protocols approved by the IACUC. 1153 Routine husbandry observed are being performed according to documented SOPs. B. Addressing Concerns about Animal Welfare Not Applicable Acceptable Approved Departure Minor Deficiency Significant Deficiency Could Not Evaluate 1200 Contact information for responsible local and VA Central Office personnel are posted prominently in the animal facility for reporting of animal welfare concerns. [1200.07 (8.k(2)); Guide (p. 24)] C. Occupational Health and Safety Not Applicable Acceptable Approved Departure Minor Deficiency Significant Deficiency Could Not Evaluate 1250 Appropriate hazard and relevant safety protocols are posted in plain view, and the MSDSs are readily available, where specific hazardous agents are in use. [1200.07 (Appendix C-8.h(1)-(2))] 1251 Wherever gas anesthetics are used, anesthetic gas is removed via a scavenging system or by another approved method. [Guide (p. 21; 145)] 1252 Labels on safety equipment (e.g. eye wash, emergency shower, fume hoods, etc.) indicate that maintenance and certification are current. [Guide (p. 20)] 1253 Good safety practices are evident as indicated by proper glass and sharps disposal, gas cylinders appropriately secured, proper separation of chemicals and wastes, etc. [Guide (p.74)]
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