2008 Institutional Animal Care & Use Committee (IACUC) Meeting

MISMR 2008 IACUC Forum

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BREAKOUT SESSION - IACUC

IACUC-1 Basic Intro to IACUC

• This program will cover all of the fundamentals and program basics to get new IACUC members and staff rolling. Includes a review of the primary PHS/USDA/AAALAC expectations for an animal care and use program. Straightforward information with lists and checklists designed to facilitate compliance. Great for newcomers or those looking for a refresher course! (Break included)

IACUC-2 Advanced IACUC Open Forum on Self-Imposed Regulatory Burden

• This discussion forum will cover a broad spectrum of topics related to self-imposed regulatory burden - how we make things harder on ourselves, and what we can do about it! The facilitators will present a few scenarios to get things started, but they will be looking to you, the participants, for real issues that impact your daily work. A few of the topics to be covered include: full-committee review for all protocols; applying USDA-mandated standards to unregulated species (e.g., annual review of protocols; application of pain categories); post-approval monitoring; grant review. (Break included

BREAKOUT SESSION - 1A & 1B

1A Post-Approval Monitoring - Formal vs. Informal Approach?

• Although there is no 'requirement' for post-approval monitoring, OLAW, AAALAC, and USDA expect an institution to monitor approved activities. "Essentially, institutions are responsible for oversight of all animal-related activities regardless of how long or where the activity occurs." This session will consider various ways to accomplish this task.

1B IACUC Oversight of Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) Programs

• This workshop will cover a range of topics related to the IACUC's role in oversight of occupational health/environmental health and safety programs and the scope of those programs. What is the interaction between the IACUC and OHS/EHS staff? Who is responsible for what? What are some different approaches to take? What are the expectations for an OHS/EHS program? What is the scope of the program? Who should be covered? Bring your questions, ideas and issues and take home some ideas to try out in your own program.

BREAKOUT SESSION - 2A & 2B

2A Handling Noncompliance - Reporting, Politics, Policies...

• This workshop will provide an opportunity for participants to discuss the often sensitive issues related to handling animal welfare concerns and incidents. How does your institution handle reporting of concerns? Does your IACUC have a written procedure for conducting investigations? Is there such a thing as a voluntary suspension? What must you report to the regulatory agencies? What should you report? Bring your own questions and concerns and be prepared for an open discussion!

2B FOIA Laws in Michigan - Requirements, Actions to Take, Impact on Program & Recent Events

Lee Doyle, Debra Kowich,
Jessica Durkin (U of M)

• This session will review the Michigan Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and how it affects public institutions. A general overview of the FOIA will be provided, with particular emphasis on records related to animal care and research.