Chpt 5 Quiz/Test Flashcards
This organization specializes in endoscopy issues and has established standards for the effective processing of flexible endoscopes
Society of gastroenterology and health admin
Voluntary
Furthers international cooperation in improving health conditions
world health org
Voluntary
Develops nationally recognized guidelines for the perioperative setting
association of perioperative registered nurses
Voluntary
Protects workers from occupationally-caused illnesses and injuries
occupational safety and health admin
Regulatory
Proposed standards are submitted from members such as the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation
american national standards institute
Voluntary
Provides standards and evaluations for healthcare facilities. These evaluations are in the form of onsite surverys at least every 3 years
the joint commission
Voluntary
Creates and revises standards for processing water for irrigation
united states pharmacopeia - national nurses
voluntary
Enforces laws relating to the transportation of medical waste
department of transportation
regulatory
Creates and enforces laws relating to cleaner water, air, and land
environmental protection agency
regulatory
A voluntary international org. dedicated to the prevention and control of infections and related outcomes
assoc. for profs. in infections control and epidemiology
voluntary
Is considered one of the major resources for healthcare guidelines
assoc. for the advancement of medical instrumentation
voluntary
International standards to reduce the burden of fire and other hazards
national fire protection association
voluntary
Promotes health by preventing and controlling disease
centers for disease control
voluntary
Responsible for pre- and post-market medical device requirments. medwatch, medical device classification and medical device recall
u.s food and drug admin.
regulatory
Enhances the global competitiveness and quality of life by promoting standards and ensuring their integrity
american national standards institute
voluntary
Agencies responsible for regulating ethylene oxide
occupational safety and health admin, environmental protection agency
regulatory
Agency responsible for the medwatch program
u.s. food and drug admin.
regulatory