ALFI (Animal Lab & Facility Inspections)

ALFI (Animal Lab & Facility Inspections) is an application used to standardize and streamline facility inspections. ALFI is used to view schedules, confirm inspections, record deficiencies, and edit comments quickly and easily.

View the quick guides below for more information about inspection processes, or watch the Introduction to ALFI video for an overview.

Log in to ALFI

1. Log in to the ALFI app on your tablet with your WVU Login credentials.

2. Authenticate using Duo two-factor.

Record inspection details

1. On the menu on the left, under Inspections, select Perform and wait for the inspection information download to complete.

   Note: You must have network or WiFi access to successfully download the inspection information.

2. Once the inspection information is available, select the Pencil Icon to begin inspecting rooms.

3. Choose a room from your Ongoing inspections list to add any noted deficiencies. 

4. If deficiencies are found, you can note them by selecting Add next to New Deficiencies. 

   Note: When adding deficiencies, ALFI will helpfully suggest options that match the room usage.

5. You can also note recommendations by inputting them in the textbox under Recommendation.

6. When all deficiencies and recommendations have been noted select the Room Complete option. Or, if you could not inspect the room, select Could Not Inspect.

7. After all rooms have been inspected, you can select the Complete button.

Inspection review

1. After the inspection is marked complete it will be sent to the Office of Animal Welfare (OAW) Admin group for review.

2. You will then receive the inspection again to confirm or edit details. Select the pencil icon in the Inspection Comments section to add or edit comments.

3. Once you have made corrections, select Confirm. 

4. OAW admins will then finalize the inspection and send a report to the responsible parties.