Standard 3 is dedicated to the identification, mitigation, and disclosure of relevant financial relationships. It addresses the topic of owners/employees of ineligible companies directly: “These individuals must be excluded from controlling content or participating as planners or faculty in accredited education.” There are three exceptions, however, in which it would be allowed:
- When the activity content isn’t related to the ineligible company (business lines/products)
- When the activity content doesn’t make care recommendations (is solely focused on basic science research)
- When the individuals in question are participating as technicians teaching medical device safety, not recommending when a device should be used.
(Standard 3: Identify, Mitigate, and Disclose Relevant Financial Relationships)
