Chapter 1 - Intro to Surg Tech Flashcards
(14 cards)
What international organization promotes worldwide wellness and infection prevention?
APIC (Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology)
Who develops and delivers the national ST and SA exams and handles recertification?
NBSTSA (National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting)
Which nonprofit accredits healthcare organizations that volunteer for review?
The Joint Commission
Who ensures educational programs meet or exceed CAAHEP standards?
ARC/STSA (Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting)
Who oversees standard development across all businesses, including healthcare?
ANSI (American National Standards Institute)
What government agency monitors and prevents disease outbreaks?
CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
What professional group improves quality of care and sets surgical standards?
ACS (American College of Surgeons)
Which organization represents CSTs and sets educational/certification standards?
AST (Association of Surgical Technologists)
Who sets standards in periOperative nursing education?
AORN (Association of periOperative Registered Nurses)
What agency enforces workplace safety and health standards?
OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration)
What UN-related organization leads global health efforts?
WHO (World Health Organization)
What group focuses on patient-centered care for optimal outcomes?
ASA (American Surgical Association)
What council of 7 organizations promote safe surgical care?
CSPS (Council on Surgical and periOperative Safety)
What nonprofit manages safe/effective use of medical technology?
AAMI (Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation)
