The National and International Setting Flashcards
the only accredited professional organization for Medical Technologists in the Philippines
Philippine Association of Medical Technologists (PAMET)
what circle symbolizes in the PAMET logo
continuous involvement where practice and education must always be integrated
what triangle symbolizes in the PAMET logo
love, respect, and integrity
what green symbolizes in the PAMET logo
health
represent the science and profession of Medical
Technology
Microscope and Snake
the year when the first PAMET election was held
1964
“Father of PAMET,” licensed pharmacist who worked as a laboratory technician at the San Lazaro Hospital
Crisanto G. Almario
First national convention and election of PAMET officers
September 20, 1964 in Far Eastern University
4 PAMET Core Values
excellence, professionalism, commitment, unity
Adherence to high standards of practice
excellence
Moral standards and responsibility
professionalism
selflessness, dedication, initiativeness, creativity, and resourcefulness
commitment
Linkages and support among other professional organizations advocating the achievement of a common goal
unity
first PAMET president “Emergence of the Profession”
Charlemagne T. Tamondong
president of PAMET when it was recognized by PRC as official accredited professional organization “Legislative Agenda”
Felix E. Asprer
president of PAMET when the Third week of September was declared the Philippine Medical Technology Week “Celebration of the Practice”
Bernardo T. Tabaosares
current PAMET president
Ronaldo E. Puno
National organization of all registered schools of medical technology in the Philippines
Philippine Association of Schools of Medical Technology and Public Health (PASMETH)
Current PASMETH president
Dean Bernard Ebuen
aims to establish camaraderie among students via activities centered on social and cultural developments, community outreach programs, and leadership training/ seminars
Philippine Society of Medical Technology Students
A not-for-profit membership organization which develops CLINICAL LABORATORY TESTING STANDARDS & GUIDELINES based on input from and consensus among industry, government, and health care professionals
Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI)
A professional association based in Chicago, Illinois encompassing pathologists and laboratory professionals and provides global certification
American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
promotes innovation and industrial competitiveness by advancing measurement science, standards, and technology, for example specifying Class A tolerances for laboratory glass wares
National Institute of Standards and Teschnology (NIST)
An independent, non-governmental international organization with a membership of 164 national standard bodies
International Organization for Standardization (ISO)
It provides standards for technical competence that are unique to medical laboratories
ISO 15189 “Medical Laboratories- Requirements for Quality and Competence”
Independent, not-for-profit organization that certifies health care organizations and programs across the US
The Joint Commission
Member-based physician organization composed exclusively of pathologists certified by the American Board of Pathology
College of American Pathologists
Global leader in standards development, accreditation and implementation of quality systems IN TRANSFUSION MEDICINE AND CELLULAR THERAPIES
American Association of Blood Banks
Provides the standard guidance for biosafety and biosecurity practices in laboratories across the US
Center for Disease Control and Prevention
birth of PAMET
September 15, 1963 in Manila Public Health Laboratory in Sta. Cryz Manila
standard guidelines for performance of clinical laboratory assays
clinical and laboratory standards institute (clsi)
containment principles, technologies, and practices implemented to prevent exposure to pathogens or toxins
biosafety
laboratory wares characterized with highest degree of accuracy and precision
class a
protection, control and accountability for valuable biological materials within the laboratories, in order to prevent their unauthorized access or unintentional release
biosecurity