Administrative organization

• FAQ. What kind of administrative organization works best for ensuring compliance?
• Lab Animal. 2009; 38(4). (PDF - 208 KB)
• ILAR News. 1993; 35(3-4):68-70, question #2.

Agricultural animals

• FAQ. May institutions utilize the Guide for the Care and Use of Agricultural Animals in Agricultural Research and Teaching (Ag Guide) if their program includes traditional farm animals?
• Lab Animal. 2006; 35(4). (PDF - 85 KB)

Animal activism

• FAQ. What are the institution’s responsibilities in preparing for targeting by animal rights activists?

Appointment of IACUC

• Lab Animal. 2007; 36(2). (PDF - 74 KB)

Compliance

• Lab Animal. 2006; 35(10). (PDF - 87 KB)
• Lab Animal. 2000; 29(5):32-37. (PDF)
• Lab Animal. 1994; 23(8):28-29.

Disaster plans & emergencies

• FAQ. Do grantee institutions need animal facility disaster plans?
• FAQ. How can institutions assure animal welfare when HVAC systems malfunction or fail?
• Lab Animal. 2002; 31(8):27-30.
• http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/disaster_planning.htm

IO vs. CEO

• FAQ. What is the difference between the Institutional Official and the Chief Executive Officer?
• Contemporary Topics. 1997; 36(2):47-50, question #3.

Occupational health & safety

• FAQ. What is required for an occupational health and safety program?
• Lab Animal. 1995; 24(9):24-26, question #7.

Pandemic

• FAQ. How can institutions and their IACUCs best prepare for a pandemic?

Post-approval monitoring

• FAQ. Is post approval monitoring required?
• Contemporary Topics. 1996; 35(5):53-56.

Training of staff

• FAQ. What kind of training is necessary to comply with the PHS Policy and how frequently should it be provided?
• Lab Animal. 1995; 24(9):24-26, question #3.

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