UKHealthCare Releases Updated Code of Conduct Policies

UKHealthCare recently approved updated policies regarding code of conduct.  These updated policies apply to all faculty, staff and trainees in the Colleges of Medicine, Dentistry, Nursing, Pharmacy, Health Sciences and Public Health as well as all UKHealthCare employees, trainees and volunteers.  The policies outline appropriate interactions with Industry including their representative’s time in our facilities as well as off-campus activities such as training, conferences and consulting.  The policies also clarify disclosure of financial conflicts.

A01-105, Industry Representatives
Topics addressed:   Training and Orientation of New Industry Representatives, Registration of Visits, UK HealthCare Issued Name Badges, Industry Representative Access to UK Healthcare Members, Gifts and Meals, Samples, Industry Representatives in Patient Care Areas, Violation of Policy, Gifts, Gratuities, and Entertainment

A01-155, UK HealthCare Members Interaction with Industry Representatives
Topics addressed:   Gifts and Meals, Industry Representative Access to UK Healthcare Members, Ghostwriting and Speakers Bureaus, Participation in and Publication of Industry-Sponsored Research, Consulting Agreements, Training and Site Visits, Continuing Medical Education, Scholarships, Other Related Policies.

A01-160, Annual Disclosure of Financial Conflict of Interest
Topic addressed:  Annual reporting of financial interactions with industry and certain not-for-profit organizations