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The IACUC at Great Eastern University (GEU) is commended for developing and promoting a robust Quality Assurance (QA) program. QA programs are able to assess the animal care program through direct engagement and evaluation with active researchers. A successful QA program employs qualified and educated evaluators who are knowledgeable on animal welfare and common research techniques. This allows the evaluator to have a “find it, fix it” mentality when noting easily correctable items. During a Post-Approval Monitoring (PAM) visit, the QA personnel should be able to assess and advise on topics such as: handling techniques, injection techniques, asepsis, needle and suture size and material, and anesthetic refinement. Their recommendations can either lead to improvements in laboratory procedures, and/or may necessitate a protocol amendment to further refine the research plan. QA programs such as this can be a majorly impactful portion of an animal care program.
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Division of Laboratory Animal Resources, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI, USA
Michael Bradley
Research Integrity Department, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI, USA
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Bradley, M., Joseph, E.N. When “Find-It-Fix-It” Goes too Far. Lab Anim 52, 172 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41684-023-01217-x
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Published: 31 July 2023
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