Standard And Regulations Flashcards
Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation
Provides recommended practices and technical information for the us medical professions. Standards are developed with the support of the FDA
Association of periOperative Registered Nurses
He professional association for periOperative nurses that publishes standards and guidelines of practice for all areas of periOperative care
Association of Surgical Technologists
The professional organization of surgical Technologists that publishes guidelines for many practices in the periOperative setting
CDC
The federal agency that provides research and protocols in all areas of public health
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Prevention Heslthcare Infection Control Practices Asvisory Committee
Joint federal agencies that provide research and protocols in all areas of public health and infection control, including those in the professional environment
ECRI Institute
Research and consulting organization that applies scientific research to determine which medical procedures, devices, drugs, and processes are best for patient care
The Joint Commission
The accreditation agency for all health care organizations in the US. It oversees compliance with environmental and patient safety regulations and enforces compliance with standards
FDA
The federal agency responsible for the regulation of medical devices, drugs, food, and cosmetics
