IACUC Resources for Visitors

All visitors at Wake Forest School of Medicine must adhere to the training and occupational health requirements as determined by their role and responsibilities while in the lab setting.  Review the information below to determine requirements based on visitor activity and species.

Proximity

• No Exposure, i.e., no animal within 10 feet – no IACUC involvement
• Animal Contact = Direct contact or within 10 feet (aerosols)– proceed to next question

Human Resources Involvement

• Will the visitor…
  • Receive a WFBMC badge? or Receive individual electronic access to WFBMC, i.e, MEDCTR ID and email address? or contact with Baptist Hospital patients during visit?
    • Yes
      • On IACUC Protocol – YES
      • Occupational Health – Same as for employees; however, vaccinations are performed
            by a private medical provider and costs are assumed by the visitor.
      • IACUC-required Training – Same as for employees. Standard Employee Orientation.
    • No
      •  Proceed to the next question. *Keep in mind that the visitor is the responsibility of the
             Wake Forest sponsor and must be escorted at all times.

Species/Occupational Health Risk Category

1. Low/Mild - Laboratory rats, laboratory mice, rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, gerbils, birds, and swine
2. Moderate - Dogs, cats, sheep, cattle, goats, bats, and wild rodents
3. Marked - Nonhuman Primates

Low/Mild – Species/Occupational Health Risk - e.g., Laboratory rats, laboratory mice, rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, gerbils, birds, and swine

Moderate – Species/ Occupational Health Risk – e.g., Dogs, cats, sheep, cattle, goats, bats, and wild rodents

Marked – Nonhuman Primates