Post-Approval Monitoring (PAM)
Which of the following IACUC functions can be considered a PAM activity? - correct answer
Semiannual facility inspection.
Which of the following is true regarding the benefit of the IACUC-led model of PAM? - correct answer
The IACUC is easily identifiable as the group within an organization having the primary responsibility for
PAM.
Which of the following statements is false regarding PAM? - correct answer PAM
requirements are clearly defined in the PHS Policy and the Animal Welfare Regulations (AWR).
Which of the following is true regarding the benefits of the veterinarian-led model of PAM? - correct
answer Veterinary staff members are familiar with the basics of current good
practices in many fields of study.
Which of the following is true regarding the benefit of compliance office-based PAM? - correct answer
Office-based compliance staff are more likely to engage in the quality control practices necessary to
establish quality assurance.
Which of the following is a false statement regarding PAM? - correct answer PAM
should be conducted by the IACUC and compliance staff, but never by the veterinarian or animal care
staff.
Which of the following is not a good practice for conducting on-site PAM visits? - correct answer
All issues, findings, deviations, and deficiencies found should be documented and corrections enforced,
even if they are not animal activity related.
Protocol Audits typically include which of the following? - correct answer An
assessment of the animal study records with what has been approved in associated animal protocols.
Which of the following IACUC functions can be considered a PAM activity? - correct answer
Semiannual facility inspection.
Which of the following is true regarding the benefit of the IACUC-led model of PAM? - correct answer
The IACUC is easily identifiable as the group within an organization having the primary responsibility for
PAM.
Which of the following statements is false regarding PAM? - correct answer PAM
requirements are clearly defined in the PHS Policy and the Animal Welfare Regulations (AWR).
Which of the following is true regarding the benefits of the veterinarian-led model of PAM? - correct
answer Veterinary staff members are familiar with the basics of current good
practices in many fields of study.
Which of the following is true regarding the benefit of compliance office-based PAM? - correct answer
Office-based compliance staff are more likely to engage in the quality control practices necessary to
establish quality assurance.
Which of the following is a false statement regarding PAM? - correct answer PAM
should be conducted by the IACUC and compliance staff, but never by the veterinarian or animal care
staff.
Which of the following is not a good practice for conducting on-site PAM visits? - correct answer
All issues, findings, deviations, and deficiencies found should be documented and corrections enforced,
even if they are not animal activity related.
Protocol Audits typically include which of the following? - correct answer An
assessment of the animal study records with what has been approved in associated animal protocols.
