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COPE Standards for Commercial Support

     In its November 2009 meeting, the ARBO Board of Directors approved the final timeline for the release and implementation of the new COPE Standards for Commercial Support. The Standards were released on December 15, 2009. January through June 2010 will be a six-month training period, followed by a six-month implementation phase. Oversight and enforcement during 2010 will consist of notification of non-compliance and assistance with compliance issues. Full compliance to the standards for all COPE accredited CE will be required as of January 1, 2011.

What Has Changed?

COPE Standards for Commercial Support

Implementation Processes for Instructors

Implementation Processes for Administrators

Implementation Processes for Corporate Supporters/Commercial Interest

Glossary

Frequently Asked Questions

COPE SCS and the ICE Guidelines

ARBO 2009 House of Delegates COPE Standards for Commercial Support Resolution

Toolkit

   Criteria for COPE Qualification of Continuing Education Handbook

   Administrator/Provider Qualification and Event Submission Handbook

   Sample Commercial Support Agreement

   Sample Instructor Disclosure Letter

   Sample Instructor Confirmation Letter

   Sample Instructor Disclosure Information for Materials and Slides

   Sample Disclosure Form

Related Documents

State pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturer conduct laws:
     Massachusetts
     Massachusetts FAQ
     Minnesota
     Vermont
     Vermont FAQ

Conflict of Interest in Medical Research, Education, and Practice

COPE Investigation Process

Senate Finance Committee Report

Identifying and Resolving Conflicts of Interests in Continuing Medical Education, ACCME, 2007

Using Research, Professional Opinions, and Organizational Practices to Help Validate ACCME Standards for Commercial Support: A Teaching Tool, ACCME 2007

Guidelines for Independent Continuing Education (ICE)

Federal Register OIG

OIG Compliance Program Guidance for Pharmaceutical Manufacturers

FDA Guidance for Industry


Webpost from the ARBO/COPE Administrator Training Workshop May 9, 2008 in Chicago, Illinois

Welcome to the Workshop: Christina M. Sorenson, O.D., ARBO President


Introduction to COPE: Jerry A. Richt, O.D., ARBO Secretary-Treasurer


Transparency: Safeguarding Medical Decision-Making from Both the Appearance and Fact of Proper Influence: L. Paul Lawrance, Worldwide Vice President, Compliance & Ethics, Johnson & Johnson Vision Care


ACPE's Experience with the Standards for Commercial Support: Dimitra V. Travlos, PharmD, BCPS, Assistant Executive Director and Director, Continuing Education Provider Accreditation Program, Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE)


Kentucky CE Experience: Sarah Jones, Meetings Director, Kentucky Optometric Association


Resolving Conflict of Interest Issues: Julia C. Works, J.D., Atkinson & Atkinson


Overview of COPE Standards of Commercial Support: William B. Rafferty, O.D., ARBO Vice President


OE TRACKER Update: John Kohler, ARBO OE TRACKER Program Manager


Industry Grant Application Processes Introduction: Jerald F. Combs, O.D., ARBO COPE Committee Chair


  • J. Pat Cummings, O.D., F.A.A.O., Vice President, Professional & Customer Development Group, Vistakon, Division of Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.


  • Barbara Standley, Senior Education Program Administrator, Alcon Laboratories, Inc.


  • Jennifer Hill, Professional Education Manager, CIBA Vision


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