IACUC POST-APPROVAL STUDY REVIEW
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PI:______________________________________ IACUC Protocol No._______________
Protocol Title:_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Species____________
Wildlife, other-
Location.:
________Study Type: Basic, Surgery, Survival, Terminal, Prolonged Restraint, Field,
__________
Reviewed by:
GENERAL
Yes
No
N/A
Findings/Recommendations
Resolution
Protocol Available,
including any
amendments.
The animals identified
and acclimated for the
required period
specified in protocol.
The animals meet the
age and weight
requirements of the
protocol.
Animal numbers and
species are
appropriate.
Animal living conditions
are appropriate with
appropriate
enrichments included
Study Personnel
Roster is complete.
Appropriate Training
and Documentation
Personnel are trained
on how to report a
concern.
Date of Review:
Revised:
Assessment Completed by:
Reassessment Completed by:
IACUC POST-APPROVAL STUDY REVIEW
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PROTOCOL
ADHERANCE
Animals have access to
feed and water as
specified in the protocol
or SOP.
Medical care for
animals is available
and provided as
necessary by a
qualified veterinarian
The technical staff
observed the proper
animal handling
techniques when
dosing, observing or
taking protocol-required
measurements and
samples.
Blood collection
procedures are
performed according to
the protocol and
appropriate SOPs.
Animals are housed
and have cage
changes according to
the SOP or protocol
Environmental
conditions are
maintained and
measured according to
protocol or SOP.
The animals were
euthanized according
to the protocolspecified procedure.
Date of Review:
Revised:
Yes
No
N/A
Findings/Recommendations
Assessment Completed by:
Resolution
Reassessment Completed by:
IACUC POST-APPROVAL STUDY REVIEW
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PROTOCOL
ADHERANCE
Pain is alleviated or
kept to a minimum as
stated in protocol
Appropriate sedative,
analgesics, or
anesthetics are used
as stated in protocol
Reporting of
unexpected outcomes,
incidents, or deaths to
the IACUC.
IACUC prior approval
was given for all
changes to the study
plan that impact animal
welfare.
Yes
No
N/A
Findings/Recommendations
Resolution
RECORD REVIEW
Yes
No
N/A
Findings/Recommendations
Resolution
Daily animal care
functions were
performed and
documented I the
animal husbandry log
Food and disinfectants
are properly dated and
are current inside the
animal rooms
Employee training has
been documented
IACUC prior approval
was given for all
changes to the study
plan that impact animal
welfare.
Date of Review:
Revised:
Assessment Completed by:
Reassessment Completed by:
IACUC POST-APPROVAL STUDY REVIEW
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RECORD REVIEW
Yes
No
N/A
Findings/Recommendations
Resolution
Yes
No
N/A
Findings/Recommendations
Resolution
Are records available
and ready for
inspection
Change in species or
animal numbers
Change in anaesthetic
or analgesic drugs
Change in euthanasia
Change in personnel
Did any change result
in an increase of
invasiveness or
discomfort to the
animal
SURVIVAL SURGERY
Number of Surgeries
performed/animal.
Surgeon Training/
Documentation.
Pre/Post operative
records.
Post op monitoring
records.
Aseptic Technique
used.
Date of Review:
Revised:
Assessment Completed by:
Reassessment Completed by:
IACUC POST-APPROVAL STUDY REVIEW
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EXCEPTIONS TO THE
GUIDE
Was the exception
approved in the
protocol?
Is the exception limited
to only when
necessary?
Yes
No
N/A
Findings/Recommendations
Resolution
CONTROLED
SUBSTANCES
Stored in appropriate
locked unit
Proper environmental
conditions met for
storage
Substances are within
expiration dates
Expired substances are
properly disposed
Yes
No
N/A
Findings/Recommendations
Resolution
Difficulties Experienced with Study to Date
Date of Review:
Revised:
Assessment Completed by:
Reassessment Completed by: