The guide is one of three primary standards used by aaalac s council on accreditation to evaluate. January 2017 animal use protocol a c opy f thecurr entlya pprved t lisavailab toall. Lifespans history of institutional aaalac accreditation dates to may of 1970. Newcomer, vmd, daclam executive director olaw online seminar, june 11, 2009. Aaalac international offers the only international accreditation for animal care and use programs, and it has become recognized around the world as a sign of. Aaalac association for assessment and accreditation of. Assessment and accreditation of laboratory animal care. The college of veterinary medicine has received commendation and full accreditation from aaalacthe association for assessment and accreditation of laboratory animal carefollowing a recent site visit. Aaalac accreditation is the gold standard for animal care programs. The evolution and adoption of standards used by aaalac. Alc group is an accredited training organisation for itil courses, prince2 and agile project management. Aaalac international is a private nonprofit organisation whose main mission is the assessment and accreditation of laboratory animals care and use programmes.
More than 850 companies, universities, hospitals, government agencies and other research institutions in 36 countries have earned aaalac accreditation, demonstrating their commitment to responsible animal care and use. Aaalac is listed in the worlds largest and most authoritative dictionary database of abbreviations and acronyms. Association for assessment and accreditation of laboratory animal care formerly american association for the accreditation of laboratory animal care aaalac. After i stopped temporarily because i heard a lot about driver accreditation and drivers getting fined from transport sa. Aaalac international accreditation is recognized around the world as a. Aaalac international is a nonprofit organization offering accreditation, assessment and education services for animal care and use programs. Accreditations austin reliability labs your product.
Benefits of accreditation steps to earning accreditation apply for accreditation rules of accreditation categories of accreditation faqs position statements policies the program description the three primary standards reference resources fees and deadlines directory of accredited organizations. Aaalac now has offices in rockville, maryland usa, brussels, belgium, and waikoloa, hawaii. More than 880 companies, universities, hospitals, government agencies and other research institutions in 37 countries have earned aaalac accreditation, demonstrating their commitment to responsible animal care and use. Aaalac status georgetown university is accredited by the association for assessment and accreditation of laboratory care aaalac. Policies, regulations and standards division of laboratory.
A team of five visitors will be here from march 1115. Phs, usda, and aaalac numbers for iacucs office of. Findings include that, while some randomsource dogs and cats may be necessary and desirable for. Nursing home hellhole, bupa eden, has accreditation revoked cyclists widow pushes for cultural change 12 months after roadrage death young and homeless in a seachange town. Founded in 1912, acics is a national accrediting organization of primarily degreegranting institutions. Aaalac is not subject to the freedom of information act. What every iacuc should know about aaalac international. Phs, usda, and aaalac numbers for iacucs office of research.
Recent changes in regulatory and other guidance documents used by aaalac in its accreditation process have created a demanding challenge for aaalac s council, board of trustees, and professional staff and many others in the broader community of science that depend on the use of animal models. Aaalac stands for the association for assessment and accreditation of laboratory animal care. January 4, 2017 page 1 of 2 aaalac accreditation site visit selfassessment checklist last updated. Association for assessment and accreditation of laboratory. You must complete and return the medical assessment to us by the due date to avoid your accreditation being suspended or cancelled. Revocation of accreditation shall be automatic if a unit is twelve 12 months. American association for the accreditation of laboratory animal care now association for assessment and accreditation of laboratory animal care.
The aaalac international accreditation program evaluates organizations that use animals in research, teaching or testing. Aaalac s rules of accreditation state the accreditable unit shall observe any and all statutes and governmental regulations which bear upon animal care and use including, but not limited to, the prevailing standards of sanitation, health. Aaalac international standards and accreditation process. Acics scope of accreditation is recognized through the masters degree level. Whether youre anticipating a surgical procedure, selecting a pediatrician for your newborn, or something inbetween, you expect safe, highquality care. Aaalac acronym abbreviation all acronyms dictionary. Scientific and humane issues in the use of randomsource dogs and cats in research examines the value of randomsource animals in biomedical research and the role of class b dealers who acquire and resell live dogs and cats to research institutions. As part of this concerted effort, the division of research has secured the services of consultant. If a conflict should arise during the design of a specific project, the requirements of aaalac and nih will typically take precedence. Accreditation may be granted, withheld or revoked by aaalac international. Huntington marshall universitys animal care and use program has received full threeyear accreditation from the association for. The council on accreditation has used all three documents for several years and their adoption by aaalac internationals board of directors as primary standards signifies the importance of these performancebased guidelines in the accreditation process.
Marshall receives aaalac international reaccreditation news. Successful aaalac accreditation for envigo facilities in hyderabad. The association for assessment and accreditation for laboratory animal care aaalac international is a private, nonprofit organization that promotes the humane treatment of animals in science through voluntary accreditation and assessment programs. Revokes recognition of troubled accreditor of forprofit colleges. Another of aaalac s three primary standards is the guide for the care and use of.
Regulations and requirements aaalac aaalac international. Maintain your driver accreditation commercial passenger. Recent changes in regulatory and other guidance documents used by aaalac in its accreditation process have created a demanding challenge for aaalacs council, board of trustees, and professional staff and many others in the broader community of science that. Aaalac international is a private, nonprofit organization that promotes humane treatment of animals in science through a voluntary international accreditation program. The award demonstrates ongoing progress towards envigos goal to have all of its european and asian research models sites accredited by aaalac. Cvm receives aaalac commendation, accreditation nc state.
Assessment and accreditation programs for research animal care. Aaalac accreditation is viewed by the phs and other public and private funding sources as the best means to demonstrate that a grantee is supported by an animal care and use program maintaining high standards. Revoke accreditation status, the institution is no longer accredited. A message to our accredited programs about coronavirus covid19 31220 we are reaching out to all accredited program contact personnel to provide an update on how aaalac international is responding to the coronavirus outbreak. Association for assessment and accreditation for laboratory animal care.
Some requirements are assigned specifically to the iacuc, while others are deemed to be the responsibility of the institution. The iacuc has overall responsibility to see that the job gets done. Assessment and accreditation of laboratory animal care aaalac international. Iacuc accreditation information office of research.
John bradfield, president of the aaalac council on accreditation, wrote. If the unit resumes an active animal care and use program after revocation, a new application for accreditation must be submitted. Aaalac international is a private, nonprofit organization that promotes the humane treatment of animals in science through voluntary accreditation and assessment programs. Units are considered accredited until accreditation is revoked or withdrawn. The program started in 1965, when leading veterinarians and researchers organized the american association for accreditation of laboratory animal. Eric boynton, professor and chair of philosophy and religious studies at allegheny college, in pennsylvania, has been named provost and dean of the college at beloit college, in wisconsin. How many animal care and use programs are accredited. We accredit institutions that offer programs in professional, technical, and occupational fields. Pdf aaalac international standards and accreditation process. Aaalac association for assessment and accreditation for. This page is about the meanings of the acronymabbreviationshorthand aaalac in the medical field in general and in the laboratory terminology in particular. The drivers must be trained in the transport of animals and the regulations thereof. More than 850 companies, universities, hospitals, government agencies and other research institutions in 36 countries have earned aaalac accreditation, demonstrating their commitment to.
Once granted, accreditation may be revoked in the event of a change in the nature, structure, location or operation of an accredited unit, which in the opinion of aaalac international is sufficient to warrant such revocation. The university of pittsburgh is an aaalac accredited institution. The italian contract research organization accelera s. Association for assessment and accreditation of laboratory animal care international aaalac international. Aaalac accreditation animal research at uthealth uthealth. Aaalac faqs051515 umds division of research university of. Aaalac international accreditation is recognized around the world as a symbol of high. Association for assessment and accreditation of laboratory animal care. Animal abuse abundant in spite of aaalac accreditation usda. The mission of the association for assessment and accreditation of laboratory animal care international aaalac is to enhance the quality of research, teaching, and testing by promoting humane, responsible animal care and use, and the organization awards accreditation to institutions that are deemed to meet or exceed aaalac standards regarding animal care. Georgetown university has been accredited since 1979. Aaalac international the as so ci a tion for assessment and ac cred ita tion of laboratory animal care international is a non gov ern men tal organization that promotes the humane treatment of animals in science.
Phs assurance, usda registration and aaalac accreditation numbers for rutgers university iacucs. The association for assessment and accreditation of laboratory animal care international, or aaalac, is a private, nonprofit organization that promotes the humane treatment of animals in science through voluntary accreditation and assessment programs. Aaalac international is a nonprofit organization that promotes the humane treatment of animals in science, research and teaching through voluntary assessment, a. Aaalac international 8 is a private, nonprofit organization that promotes the humane treatment of animals in science through a program of voluntary inspection, compliance and accreditation. Our recognized expertise includes a2la accreditation, qualmark and asq cre certifications, an organizational membership with astm international as well as credentials from ieee and military standards committees. Institutions using only rodents, fish, and birds, not receiving phs funds, and not aaalac international accredited may be.
Driver accreditation applicants must meet the commercial vehicle driver standards. American association for accreditation of laboratory animal care. The aaahc certificate of accreditation is a sign that a health care organization meets or exceeds nationally recognized standards. You are responsible for any costs incurred completing these medical assessments. Aaalac international accreditation is recognized around the world as a symbol of high quality animal care and use for research, teaching and testing, as well as promoting animal. Aaalac international accreditation is important because it. Auburn university animal care and use program the au animal program is responsible for the ethical and regulatory requirements related to the use of live vertebrate animals in research, teaching, outreach, production, and demonstration by au investigators or on au premises.
Those not in compliance with the act may be fined or have their licenses revoked. The association for assessment and accreditation of laboratory animal care. The headquarters are in frederick usa, and has an european office in pamplona spain and a pacrim office in bangkok thailand. Rules of accreditation aaalac aaalac international. Nearly 1,000 organizations in 46 countries have earned aaalac accreditation, demonstrating their commitment to responsible animal care and use. Iacuc members will be joining the site visitors during the facility visits as. Nursing home hellhole, bupa eden, has accreditation revoked. The course of action taken by the iacuc should be driven by the immediacy of the situation. Sinclair bioresources is situated in stateoftheart, aaalac accredited animal production complexes that continue to upgrade and expand, resulting in an energyefficient and costcompetitive bioproduction center. Sinclair bioresources is situated in stateoftheart, aaalacaccredited animal production complexes that continue to upgrade and expand, resulting in an energyefficient and costcompetitive bioproduction center. Fau is moving towards association for assessment and accreditation of laboratory animal care aaalac international accreditation of the entire animal care and use program. This accreditation demonstrates cbers commitment to animal welfare principles while providing its research programs with high quality research animal models with which to advance our public health research initiatives. The institutional animal care and use committee lifespan.
Revocation of accreditation shall be automatic if a unit is twelve 12 months in arrears for. Aaalac international standards and accreditation process ncbi. The evaluation and accreditation activities in europe are. Our lab has over two decades of experience in all aspects of product reliability, including development, testing and analysis.
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