Methods whereby deficiencies in animal care and treatment are reported, including deficiencies in animal care and treatment reported by any employee of the facility. No facility employee, Committee members, or laboratory personnel shall be discriminated against or be subject to any reprisal for reporting violations or standards under the Act. The preferred first course of action would be to discuss the issue and resolve it on site with the individuals present. A standard form may be mailed anonymously. All reports are treated seriously and are investigated.
Corrective action is taken as appropriate.