1. Conflict of Interest A conflict of interest exists when you have a professional obligation to UT Southwestern Medical Center that might be compromised by the pursuit of outside interests

2. Outside Interests Include

• Professional Activities

• Personal Financial Interests

• Acceptance of Gifts from Third Parties

3.

• The Texas Legislature has adopted the following standards of conduct for state employees

• A state employee should not:

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• Accept or solicit any gift, favor, or service that might reasonably appear to influence the employee while performing their official duties

• Gifts can include food, tickets to entertainment activities, expenses for a trip, or payment for educational purposes

5.

• Accept other employment or engage in a business/professional activity that would require or induce the employee to disclose UT Southwesterns confidential information during the course of this employment or engagement

6.

• Accept other outside or dual employment or compensation that could reasonably be expected to impair the employees independence of judgment in the performance of the employees UT Southwestern duties

7.

• Make personal investments that could reasonably create a substantial conflict between the employees private interest and your public interest

8.

• Intentionally or knowingly solicit, accept or agree to accept any benefit for performing your UT Southwestern duties in favor of another

9.

• How has UT Southwestern Medical Center followed the State guidance?

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• Implementation of a UT Southwestern Medical Center policy, Relationship of UT Southwestern Facility, Trainees and Staff with Those Who Provide Biomedical, Scientific, or Pharmaceutical Goods or Services Policy; and revision of the University Hospital Vendor/Service Representatives policy, # 3-450

11. New Rules Regarding Vendors/Sales Representatives

• DO:

• Get Vendors Credentialed with VendorClear

• Vendors/Sales Reps Only Visit by Appointment

• Vendors/Sales Reps Sign-in and Get Badged

• Stop Vendors/Sales Reps Without Badges

• Allowable Items for Patients (e.g. baby items, glucometers, test strips, urinary catheters, formula)

12. New Rules Regarding Vendors/Sales Representatives

• DONTs:

• Accept Any Gifts

• Accept Food

• Accept Payment for:

• • Travel

• • Education

• Allow Contact with Students, Residents, and Fellows

• Allow Vendor Promotional Materials in Public Areas