HEALTH SURVEILLANCE REPORT SYSTEM:
What is it?
A Heath Surveillance Report (HSR) system exists to monitor the health of research animals. Through this system investigators are contacted regarding any health conditions that are inconsistent with those listed as part of the approved IACUC protocol. This is a four part process involving the steps listed below:
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Husbandry staff observes an out of study health problem. They tag the cage and scan the cage into the RIO system
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Rodent team veterinary nurse responds to health check by examining the animal. A veterinarian may be asked to look at the animal as well.
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The rodent team nurse contacts the lab and tells them what actions need to be taken.
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The lab attends to the animal and completes the health check requirements.
The IACUC requires that labs respond to animal health checks according to the timelines outlined in the table below:
Euthanasia:
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CONDITION |
TIMELINE |
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Mouse is in moribund state
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Euthanasia required within 1 hour of HSR lab notification
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Mouse meets humane or experimental protocol endpoint criteria found before 12 P.M.
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Euthanasia required by 3 P.M. same day of HSR lab notification
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Mouse meets humane or experimental protocol endpoint criteria found after 12 P.M.
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Euthanasia required by 10 A.M. following day of HSR lab notification
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