A.S.P.E.N. Conflict of Interest Policy
A.S.P.E.N.’s educational mission is to impact patient wellness by providing evidence-based nutrition care information to health professionals. To assure credibility and effectiveness, we depend upon the continued participation of expert professionals in designing and presenting A.S.P.E.N.’s educational programs.
Background
A.S.P.E.N. provides continuing education to physicians, pharmacists, nurses and dietitians and is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) and the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR). A .S.P.E.N. adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Commercial Support to ensure that all educational programs are balanced, evidence-based, and free from commercial influence. In compliance with these requirements, A.S.P.E.N. must obtain disclosures of any relationships with commercial interests that are relevant to the content of the program from all participants in the educational process. This includes, but is not limited to organizers, moderators, and speakers. Failure to disclose any commercial relationships will disqualify you from taking part in the planning and implementation of the educational activity.
Based on your disclosures, you may be asked to assist in resolving any potential conflicts of interest. We request your patience and cooperation as we adhere to these required processes. All relevant disclosures will be published to assist participants in making informed learning decisions.
A.S.P.E.N. is honored to request your participation as a presenter for our educational activity. We appreciate your additional compliance with the spirit of these guidelines. Thank you in advance for your cooperation. If you have any questions, please contact Jennifer Green, Education manager at 301-920-9128 or jenniferg@aspen.nutr.org.
Faculty Conflict of Interest Policy
To maintain compliance and scientific integrity of our educational programs, all persons in a position to affect or control the content of an educational activity must adhere to the following.
1. Provide A.S.P.E.N. with information on relevant commercial relationships using the attached form. A.S.P.E.N. may not confirm your participation prior to receiving this information, and resolving any perceived conflicts.
2. Eliminate commercial bias. Whenever possible, classes or groups of similar products or treatment approaches should be discussed using generic rather than trade names. Varying or conflicting viewpoints should be explored.
3. Advertising may not be a part of educational materials or venue. Promotional activities may not occur during / in the space of an educational activity.
4. Recommendations for clinical practice will be supported by and will reference best-available evidence.
5. Scientific research used to support recommendations for clinical practice must conform to generally accepted standards of experimental design, data collection and analysis.
