Animal Bite Reporting
According to IACUC procedure, animal bites are to be reported immediately to the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee, the Environment, Health, & Safety Office, and the appropriate PI and or supervisor.
The procedure is as follows:
- Control bleeding
- Cleanse wound
- Bandage
- Report Bite, or incident (other than a bite), within 24 hours of incident by using the form on the Environmental Health and Safety website.
- If necessary, procure medical follow up
- Students: Go to the Student Health Center
- Staff/Faculty: See a panel physician approved by Worker's Compensation
Read the Environment, Health & Safety Office procedure on Injuries and Illnesses from Animal Bites, Scratches, and Other Exposures (pdf).
