Which statement about polling IACUC members is correct?

Polling IACUC members involves gathering responses from committee members to make decisions without a formal meeting, but not all uses of polling are appropriate or allowed under federal regulations.

The correct statement indicates that polling can call for full committee review through designated reviewers. In this context, when a committee member suggests the need for a full committee review based on specific concerns or issues related to a protocol, polling can be an effective means of gauging the committee's sentiment on whether such a review is warranted. This is consistent with the IACUC's responsibility to ensure the ethical and regulatory review of research protocols.

This statement is particularly relevant because it underscores the necessity for thorough evaluation while maintaining compliance with IACUC requirements. By utilizing polling, the committee can streamline the decision-making process where full committee engagement is essential for certain types of reviews, allowing for timely and efficient assessments of protocols that may require more oversight.

The other statements do not align with the proper function of polling within IACUC practices. Polling itself cannot be used for protocol approval at convened meetings, as approval requires discussion and deliberation in a formal setting. Although polling can help ascertain member opinions, it does not serve as a mechanism to achieve a quorum for decision-making; quorum must be