IACUC Policies
Creighton University's Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee Policies describe the organization and activities of the committee, as well as regulations applying to personnel using animals in teaching or research.
- About the IACUC
- Education and Training
- IACUC Protocol Review Process
- Reporting and Record Keeping by Project Personnel
- Semiannual Reviews and Post-Approval Monitoring
- Review of Noncompliance
- Institutional Reporting and Record Keeping
- Animal Occupational Health and Safety Program
- Disaster Plan
ARF Policies
Animal Resource Facility Policies were developed to govern the daily operations of the University's Animal Resource Facility.
- Animal Resource Facility Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
- ARF Emergency Protocol
- Cage Card System/Animal Medical Record
- Animal Medical Records
- Animal Medical Records- Forms Vet 1-4
- Extramural Requirements
Animal Use Policies
ARF
IACUC
- Pain Assessment
- Surgery
- Tail Clipping
- Non-Pharmaceutical Grade Compounds
- Use of Secondary Containers
- Contact with Volatile Anesthetics
- Oocyte Harvesting
- Diet Control Behavior Studies
- Euthanasia
These Polices and Procedures were developed by the IACUC based upon requirements set forth by the following:
- U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) under statutory law (Title 7, Section 2131 of the United States Code [7 USC 2131]) and regulations (Title 9 of the Code of Federal Regulations [9 CFR 2.31 et seq.])
- Public Health Service (PHS) under statutory law [42 USC 289d], the PHS Policy on Humane Care and Use of Laboratory Animals (PHS Policy), and the Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals (Guide)
Confidential Research Hotline (402-280-3200)
Research Personnel are expected to report any known or suspected noncompliant conduct related to research or sponsored program activities conducted and/or approved through Creighton University. The confidential Research Compliance Hotline (402-280-3200) is available for any individual who wishes to remain anonymous and/or has found other available reporting mechanisms to be ineffective. Research Personnel may also address their research compliance-related questions or concerns to Kathy Taggart, Associate Vice President for Research and Compliance, at 402-280-2360.
