Update:Conflict of Interest

Complex Regulatory EnvironmentDisclose, Manage and Report

Research related Conflict of Interest◦ Federal regulations (DHHS, FDA, DoD, DVA, etc.)◦ UT System – Systemwide Policy UTS175◦ HSC HOP 10.1.6

Outside Activities UTS180 (not involving research COI)◦ Prior approval of outside employment, compensation or board service◦ Non-research related Conflict of Interest◦ Annual reporting to UT System◦ HSC HOP 10.1.9 & 10.1.10

Conflict of Commitment Faculty & A&P (exempt) Staff◦ HSC HOP 10.1.8

Policy Revisions Nine HOP policies related to COI will be re-aligned into fiveMost are outdated with current federal and state policies and guidanceRevisions do not include any new requirements Attempt to streamline and clarify existing policyUsed UT System policy and model HOP & other UT HSC policies

New guidance tools

Complex Regulatory Environment Simple Disclosure System

VPR/IT developed “iDisclose” for the CY2012 annual reporting season◦ Used by the Departments and Schools to identify faculty and exempt staff

outside activities ◦ Used by the Conflict of Interest Committee to identify possible conflicts of

interest◦ Used by the VPR to report outside activities to UT System as required by

UTS180

New Approval for Employment, Consulting or Board Membership

◦ Integrate the Request for Approval of External Employment, Consulting, Board Membership or Related Activities

◦ Will replace the PDF form and allow for electronic review & approval – record retention

◦ Captures these activities for UTS reporting & consideration by COIC, as needed

Melanie Zuñiga Rapp, BA – Manager, COI & Research Integrity

email: zunigam5@uthscsa.eduWP: 562-6838