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University of Washington School of Medicine | |
| City: Seattle | State: WA | |
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Links:
Commentary:U_WA_HMC_device_request.pdf U_WA_P_T_Policies_and_Procedures__section_12_P_T_.pdf U_WA_PT_Committee_Disclosure_Statement.pdf U_WA_Ghost-authorship.PDF U_WA_Gift_Policy-GIM34.PDF U-WA_GME_Vendor_Interaction_Policy_091108.pdf UWMC_device_request.pdf UWMC_new_service-device_worksheet.pdf This institution has introduced a far-reaching set of policies to prevent and manage conflicts of interest. A ban on the acceptance of personal gifts and industry meals by faculty is accompanied by a policy containing increased scrutiny of industry relationships. In 2010 the institution has submitted updated policies regarding Purchasing and Formularies and Scholarships; all other domains have remained the same since last year. The changes in the policies have not effected the score of these two domains which both have model policies, thus their final score remains an A. This institution has not indicated consent to allow the public posting of their policies.
This institution's evaluation was last updated: 12/08/2010 |
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| Gifts & Meals |  |
Covered persons may not accept and form of personal gift, including meals, from industry. |
| Consulting relationships | |
Covered persons must obtain prior approval to engage in consulting activities. Consulting agreements must also be set forth in writing. |
| Industry-funded speaking relationships |  |
Speaking engagements must be consistent with the institution’s Outside Professional Work policy. The policy requires pre-approval for any compensated outside professional engagement. |
| Disclosure | |
This institution requires that all faculty, librarians, and other academic personnel submit an Annual Report of Outside Activities. Disclosures will be made available on an internal website, and the information considered within the public domain. |
| Pharmaceutical samples | |
This institution notes the use of samples as a marketing tool in its pharmacy policy. There is a formal process by which practitioners may request samples of specific medications and strict guidelines for the storage and administration of authorized samples. |
| Purchasing & Formularies | |
While the policy surrounding the procedure in which drugs and devices are selected has changed, the institution has maintained its policy regarding disclosure and recusal. |
| Industry Sales Representatives |  |
The policy of one affiliated medical center requires that sales representatives have an appointment to meet with staff in clinical areas and provides stricter rules governing their presence in the operating room. The policy does not, however, restrict representatives from patient care areas. |
| On-campus Education | |
The institution requires adherence to ACCME guidelines for CME activities, whether or not CME credit is granted. The policy also states that industry funded education be unrestricted with respect to content, topic and speaker. |
| Attendance at Industry-Sponsored Lectures & Meetings Off-Campus | |
Faculty may not accept funds for attending or to defray expenses related to off-site education. |
| Industry Support for Scholarships & Funds for Trainees | |
The updated policy requires that all industry support for scholarships and trainee funds be directed to a central fund and thus not allowing industry to choose the recipient. |
| Medical school curriculum | |
No curricular material provided. |
| Do the policies specify an oversight mechanism? |  |
Department chairs and division heads will ensure compliance with policies. |
| Are there explicit sanctions for noncompliance? |  |
This institution noted in its submission that documents outlining requirements for compliance and oversight are not yet available for release. |
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 | Model policy |
 | Good progress toward model policy |
 | No policy, or policy unlikely to have a substantial effect on behavior |
 | Did not report |
 | Policy not relevant to this institution (e.g., does not make purchasing decisions) |
