NON-COMPLIANCE

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All members of the LSUHSC community are obligated to report, or assure reporting of, their knowledge of any event (incident) that potentially compromises the well-being of animals engaged in HSC-associated animal care and use activities. Incidents may include adverse events, unanticipated problems, animal welfare concerns, deviations from approved protocols and instances of suspected non-compliance with laws, rules, regulations and policies.

Reporting Incidents & Non-Compliance

Knowledge of incidents may be reported directly to one or more of the following parties. The LSUHSC-NO hot line and U.S. mail may be used to submit information anonymously.

• IACUC Office:

  • U.S. Mail: 433 Bolivar Street, Suite 206, New Orleans, LA 70112
     
  • Email: IACUCOffice@lsuhsc.edu
     
  • Phone: 504-680-9350
     

• Division of Animal Care:

  • Website: https://intranet.lsuhsc.edu/animalcare/  
     

• Institutional Official:

  • U.S. Mail: 433 Bolivar Street, Suite 825, New Orleans, LA 70112
     
  • Phone: 504-680-9350
     

• Office of Compliance Programs

  • U.S. Mail: c/o Compliance Officer, 433 Bolivar St. Rm 811, New Orleans, LA 70112
     
  • Email: nocompliance@lsuhsc.edu.
     
  • LSUHSC-NO Hot Line: 855-561-4099
     
  • Website: How to Report Non-Compliance 

 

Reporting Study-Specific Incidents & Non-Compliance

Study team members who become aware of any incidents associated with a specific IACUC-approved protocol must promptly report the incident as described below:

 

 

IACUC Non-Compliance Process

The process by which the IACUC evaluates, resolves and, if necessary, reports findings to outside agencies is described in the diagram below: