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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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