Associations and Organizations
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Associations
Association
for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI)
Society dedicated to promoting the understanding and beneficial use of medical
instrumentation. Provides members with certification and standards information,
industry news, and an online resource center.
American
Society for Healthcare Central Service Professionals (ASHCSP)
ASHCSP provides education, networking, recognition, membership advocacy, and
professional practices for central service professionals. Includes society news,
calendar of events, and other online resources.
Association
for Healthcare Resource and Materials Management (AHRMM)
AHRMM is an online resource for healthcare materials management professionals.
Includes access to educational and technical resources, a virtual tradeshow,
and exhibition information.
Association
for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC)
The APIC site is dedicated to the education of healthcare infection control
professionals. Includes access to comprehensive reference materials, news, and
information regarding upcoming educational opportunities.
International
Association of Healthcare Central Service Materiel Management (IAHCSMM)
IAHCSMM provides central service professionals with structured educational opportunities,
professional development, news, and a forum for information exchange.
Association
of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN)
This site is the source for perioperative information sponsored by AORN. Provides
users with access to an online bookstore, best-practices network, AORN journal
information, membership forum, and a perioperative career center.
Joint
Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO)
An independent, not-for-profit organization, JCAHO is the nation's predominant
standards-setting and accrediting body in healthcare.
National
Institute for the Certification of Healthcare Sterile Processing and Distribution
Personnel (NICHSPDP)
NICHSPDP is a nonprofit organization that plans, develops, and administers competency-based
certification examinations for personnel performing cleaning, high level disinfection,
sterilization, and inventory management activities. Site provides online access
to certification and CEU resources.
Society
of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates (SGNA)
This is the online resource for SGNA. Includes a list of upcoming events, membership
discussion forums, society newsletter, and GI resource center.
Government
Centers
for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Site dedicated to the promotion of health and quality of life through the prevention
and control of disease, injury, and disability. Includes summaries of noticeable
diseases, news, and recommendations for healthcare professionals.
CDC
Emerging Infectious Diseases Journal (CDC EIDJ)
This quarterly journal provides information regarding resistant organisms, international
outbreaks, and emerging pathogens. Sponsored by the Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention.
Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA)
Responsible for safeguarding the natural environment. Site provides information
regarding the disposal of some medical materials and online links to local EPA
offices.
Food
& Drug Administration (FDA)
Governmental agency responsible for the regulation of food, drug, and medical
instrumentation, including product approvals as well as promotion and marketing.
Includes information on relevant legislation, emerging issues, and product specific
clearances and updates.
Occupational
Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
OSHA is the governmental agency charged with promoting workplace safety and
health programs for over 100 million employees across the country. Site contains
information on workplace legislation, news, and access to education, training,
and related resources.
Corporate
Johnson
& Johnson
Provides access to over 30 Johnson & Johnson Internet sites ranging from
Neutrogena and Lifescan to Ethicon and Janssen Pharmaceutica. Also included
is general product information as well as information on investor relations
and career opportunities.
Device Manufacturer
Acuson
Agilent
Technologies
Karl
Storz GmbH
Pentax
Medical
Stryker
Corporation
Other Links
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