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OTC Foundation – Legal Entity
The OTC Foundation (OTCF) is a non-profit Swiss Foundation incorporated in the Canton of Solothurn, Switzerland. In 2007 Stryker Trauma SA founded OTCF and has been its main sponsor ever since. With funding based primarily on grants and related donations and as a legally independent entity, OTCF complies with all restrictions and/or financial limitations. Such funding may contain very specific allocations or restrictions regarding how the funding may be spent or allocated. All funding is tied to specific work plans and budgets that were independently generated by the Health Care Professionals who participate in OTC Foundation Activities.
OTC Foundation Articles of Incorporation
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Mission of the OTC Foundation
The Mission of the OTC Foundation is to advance Osteosynthesis and Trauma Care through Research, Education and Best Clinical Practices.
The purpose of the OTC Foundation is to undertake, support and promote the global advancement of osteosynthesis and trauma care through, but without limitation to, education, training, research, scientific study, symposia, publications, best clinical practices and related humanitarian activities. All activities are designed to reflect, fulfill and advance the stated Mission of the OTC Foundation to advance Osteosynthesis and Trauma Care.
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Code of Conduct
The Code of Conduct functions as a guide for all OTC members with respect to their roles and responsibilities related to the various programs and activities of the OTC Foundation. The primary purpose of the Code of Conduct is to ensure compliance with ethical standards and all applicable laws and regulations. As part of our commitment to professional and fiscal responsibility, ethical behavior and transparency in decision-making, the OTC Code of Conduct is disseminated to all individuals, posted on our Web Platform and available to the general public upon request. Based largely on standard commitments in related Medical and Healthcare Professional Organizations, the OTC Code of Conduct is used as a guide for planning and implementing OTC activities. It is used to define appropriate relationships with private sector donors and to determine appropriate financial planning and expenditures.
Each Employee, Board of Trustee, Member of an Organizational Body, Contractor, Agent and related individuals, are required to sign the Code of Conduct, thereby committing to compliance in both letter and spirit.
OTC Organisation and Competence Regulation
OTC Foundation Code of Conduct
Ethical Guidelines
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Per Diem & Reimbursement Regulation
The OTC Per Diem and Reimbursement Regulation clarifies for which activities Per Diems and Reimbursements are due and paid by the OTC Foundation. All Per Diem, and Reimbursement for Expenses and Other Direct Costs must comply with the OTC Code of Conduct.
OTC Foundation Per Diem & Reimbursement Regulation
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Additional Documents
OTC DD Checklist HCP Document