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Thank you for taking the time to complete this survey. It should only take about 5-7 minutes of your time. The data will be used to support the completion of a research paper for a CCHL colleague who is completing her CHE designation. This paper will be available for your review in the near term. Your answers will be completely anonymous.
Purpose of this Survey To gain insight into the current level of knowledge and understanding, by the Canadian College of Health Leaders (CCHL), of Canada's Medical technology Companies (MEDEC) code of conduct.
About MEDEC MEDEC companies are committed to providing safe and innovative medical technologies that enhance patient care and advance patient outcomes. The medical technology industry in Canada employs over 35,000 Canadians in close to 1,500 corporate facilities. Because the relationships between MEDEC companies and health care professionals are so important, it is imperative that they are guided by the highest ethical standards and comply with applicable laws. (MEDEC Code of Conduct, 2012).
Thank you very much for your time and support. Please start with the survey now by clicking on the Continue button below.
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Please read each statement carefully and rate as to the level that you agree or disagree with the statement.
1. Ethical conduct is important to you. |
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2. Have you ever discussed MEDEC's code of conduct with an industry representative? |
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3. I perceive risk in being too close to people in the medical technology industry. |
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4. The medical technology industry can often be unethical as a vendor in the health industry. |
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5. The medical technology sector is a credible partner within the health system in Canada. |
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6. I feel I can trust industry representatives from the medical technology sector. |
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7. It would be helpful to have a copy of MEDEC's code of conduct. |
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8. I know where to go to locate MEDEC's code of conduct. |
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9. The MEDEC code of conduct is relevant and credible. |
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10. It would be helpful if industry representatives reviewed their code of conduct with me. |
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11. I would enter into a legal and binding strategic partnership with a medical technology company. |
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12. Knowing a company has a strong adherence to its code of conduct is very important within our health care environment. |
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13. All CCHL members and healthcare professionals should be aware of MEDEC's code of conduct. |
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14. It is important within health care for all stakeholders to be knowledgeable of their own conduct standards and those of other sectors as well.
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15. Industry representatives should be sharing and discussing their code of conduct on a regular basis. |
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16. The CCHL code of ethics is well understood by its members. |
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17. The CCHL code of ethics is relevant and provides solid guidance regarding industry relationships. |
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18. I know where to go to review the CCHL code of ethics. |
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19. The CCHL code of ethics should be reviewed with the medical technology industry on an annual basis. |
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20. Rather than the CCHL code of ethics, I adhere to my health care institution's code of conduct as it relates to industry relationships. |
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