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IACUC Semi-Annual Inspection Report

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Facility
Date
Inspectors

A= acceptable, M=minor deficiency, S=significant deficiency (is or may be a threat to animal health or safety), NA=not applicable

Animal Rooms/Area / Comments
Animal condition
Appropriate food and water
Separate by species
Separate by disease status
Exercise
Behavioral management
Animal records present
Lighting acceptable
Temp/humidity logs
Ventilation/Air exchanges
Clean cages/racks
Proper waste disposal
Proper use of hazardous agents
Surfaces easily sanitized
Room clean and neat
Proper no. of animals /cage
Animal equipment clean
Physical instruments for euthanasia
Weather Protection
Food Storage / Comments
Type and distribution
Expiration date labeling
Rotation of stocks
Storage in sealed containers
Quality control
Temperature and Humidity Logs
Bedding / Comments
Type and Use
Storage
Water / Comments
Treatment and distribution
Quality control
Cleaning/sanitation / Comments
Cage/pen/stall
Feeders
Water distribution system
Room
General facility
Waste disposal (storage, hazardous wastes, carcasses)
Transport cage and vehicle
Microbiological monitoring
Vermin control (schedule/documentation)
Personnel / Comments
SOP’s (updated 1 year, posted)
Protocols (available, number posted)
Designated area
Emergency, weekend, & holiday
Occupational Health and Safety / Comments
Personal protective equipment
MSDS
Health program
Infrastructure/construction / Comments
Security
Walls, floors, ceilings, doors
HVAC
Power and lighting
Drainage
Previous inspections / Comments
Follow-up on last IACUC inspection
Follow-up on last AAALAC inspect.
NYSDOH certificate posted
Specialized space / Comments
Receiving
Quarantine/isolation
Necropsy
Diet preparation
Imaging
Surgery
Procedure
Cage wash
Carcass disposal

Procedure Room

General / Comments
Drug storage, control and expiration dates
Sharps disposal (SOP)
Anesthetic monitoring
Gas cylinders immobilized
Scavenging of anesthetic gases
Appropriate hazard signs
Carcass disposal
Transport of animals to and from
animal housing SOP-CRAR 541.01
Length of time in procedure room
Staff in procedure lab with indirect contact
receive Risk Assessment Form
Additional Concerns for Survival Surgery (rodent or minor procedures only): / Comments
Rodent survival surgery clean and
uncluttered, not used for anything
else during surgery
Records of perioperative care
Aseptic procedures
Autoclave monitoring procedures
Storage of autoclaved materials
Cold sterilization procedures
Previous inspections / Comments
Follow-up on last IACUC inspection
Follow-up on last AAALAC inspect.
Deficiencies
The deficiencies must be addressed in the time frame indicated. For each deficiency specify the “correct by date”.All deficiencies (Significant and Minor) must be corrected and reported to the IACUC when they are complete. Significant deficiencies must be reported to the appropriate regulatory agency.
Significant deficiencies
Minor deficiencies
Suggestions for improvement:
Commendation(s)

IACUC Semi-Annual Inspection Report

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