Chapter 1: Orientation to Surgical Technology- Matching Acronyms

Nonprofit organization involved in setting standards for the safe use of medical technology and devices

AAMI ( association for the advancement of medical instruments )

Professional organization for surgeons that promotes standards for surgical education and practice

ACS (American college of surgeons)

Nonprofit organization that accredits organizations that work together to develop the American National Standards regarding technology

ANSI (American National Standards intitute)

Professional organization that establishes standards in perioperative nursing education and standards

AORN (Association of perioperative registered nurse)

Professional organization that promotes worldwide wellness and infection control

APIC ( Association for Professionals of infection control and epidemiology)

Segment that reviews and makes recommendations regarding the educational programs using established CAAHEP standards

ARC/STSA ( accreditation review council on education in surgical technology and surgical assisting)

Professional organization that sets the standards for education and represents the interests of the SFA

ASA ( American society of anesthesiologists)

Nonprofit organization that represents the interests and provides continuing education for surgical technologists

AST ( Association of Surgical technologists)

Governmental organization that provides a system of health surveillance to prevent outbreaks of disease or infection

CDC ( centers for disease control)

Council of seven organizations that promote safe surgical patient care

CSPS ( Council of surgical and perioperative safety)

Agency for promoting public health through the regulations of food safety. medication. medical devices and blood transfusions

FDA ( federal drug administration)

Organization that develops and delivers the national ST and SA examinations and ensures recertification requirements are met

NBSTSA ( National board of surgical technologist and surgical assisting)

Government agency that issues and enforces standards for workplace safety and health

OSHA ( Occupational safety and health administration)

Nonprofit organization that develops standards and accredits health care organizations that volunteer for review

The joint commission

Organization within the United Nations that provides leadership on global health issues

WHO ( world health organizations )