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Chapter 1: Surgical Technology for the Surgical Technologist Guaranteed A+ Answers American College of Surgeons (ACS) - professional organization dedicated to improving the quality of care for the surgical patient by setting standards for surgical education and practice American Medical Ass...

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American College of Surgeons (ACS) - professional organization dedicated to improving the quality of
care for the surgical patient by setting standards for surgical education and practice



American Medical Association (AMA) - professional organization dedicated to ensuring sustainable
physician practices that result in better health outcomes for patients



American National Standards Institute (ANSI) - national organization that oversees the development
and use of recognized standards that directly impact businesses in nearly every sector, including
health care



Association for Professionals of Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) - international professional
organization for infection preventionists (IPs), many IPs are employed within health care institutions
and also serve as educators, researchers, consultants, and clinical scientists; the mission of the
organization is to promote wellness and worldwide infection prevention



Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI) - nonprofit organization
involved in the development, management, and use of safe and effective medical technology and
devices



Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN) - nonprofit professional organization that
represents the interests of perioperative nurses by establishing standards in nursing education and
clinical practice



Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) - U.S. government organization under the federal
Department of Health and Human Services that works with states and other partners to provide a
system of health surveillance to monitor and prevent disease outbreaks (including bioterrorism),
implement disease prevention strategies, and maintain international health statistics



Council on Surgical and Perioperative Safety (CSPS) - consists of seven health organizations, including
AST, that promote excellence in surgical patient safety



Emergency Services Advanced Registry for Volunteer Health Professionals (ESAR-VHP) - federal
program to support states and territories in establishing standardized volunteer registration
programs for disaster and public health and medical emergencies; the program, administered on the
state level, verifies health professionals' identification and credentials so that they can respond more
quickly when disaster strikes

, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) - agency of the U.S. government charged with protecting
human health and the environment by writing and enforcing regulations based on laws passed by
Congress



Food and Drug Administration (FDA) - agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
responsible for promoting public health through the regulation food safety, tobacco products,
medications, blood transfusions, medical devices, and cosmetics



The Joint Commission - independent, nonprofit national organization that develops standards and
accredits health care organizations in the U.S.



Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) - national network of volunteers organized locally to improve the
health and safety of their communities; the MRC network consists of community-based units and
volunteers located throughout the United States and its territories



National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) - nonprofit organization focused on reducing fire hazards
and dedicated to establishing consensus fire safety codes and standards



National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) - U.S. federal agency within the CDC
that conducts research and makes recommendations to prevent work-related injury and illness



Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) - agency of the U.S. Department of Labor
dedicated to preventing work-related injuries, illnesses, and occupational fatalities by issuing and
enforcing standards for workplace safety and health



World Health Organization (WHO) - directing and coordinating authority for health within the United
Nations system; it is responsible for providing leadership on global health matters, shaping the health
research agenda, setting norms and standards, articulating evidence-based policy options, providing
technical support to countries, and monitoring and assessing health trends



1959: Association of Operating Room Nurses (AORN) Board of Directors - forms survey group to
study the needs of OR technicians



Dec. 1967: AORN Manual Committee - A new publication: Teaching the Operating Room Technician

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