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Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)

A United States government organization that establishes guidelines for health information management compliance

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Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Federal agency. Regulates, drugs and medical devices. Require manufacturers to supply IFU's. Regulates reprocessing of single-use items.

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Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

The US federal agency with a mission to protect human health and the environment. Register high-level disinfectants. Regulates, ETO

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Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

Establish standards and regulations to ensure safe and healthful working conditions. Under the United States Department of Labor. Bloodborne pathogens.

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Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN)

Dedicated to supporting nurses and surgical teams in providing evidence-based, quality care.

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International Association of Healthcare Central Service and Material Management (IAHCSMM)

Promote patient safety worldwide by raising the level of expertise and recognition for those in the Central Service profession.

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Safe Medical Devices Act of 1990

The law requires reporting of all injuries and deaths resulting from medical devices.

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Medical Device Amendment of 1976

This calls for classification, safety and efficacy of medical devices.

United States Department of Transportation (DOT)

Ensure safe transportation systems. Regulates the transport of hazardous materials or minimally processed items on public highways.

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Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI)

Development, management, the use of safe and effective health technology. SPD Bible. ST79

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Center for Clinical Standards and Quality/ Survey & Certification Group

Issued a Carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE) alert. Department under the Center for Medicaid and Medicare Services

Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates (SGNA)

Dedicated to the safe and effective practice of gastroenterology and endoscopy nursing.

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Joint Commission

Not-for-profit organization that evaluates and accredits different types of healthcare facilities

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The Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC)

Work to prevent healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) in healthcare facilities.

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Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

Federal government agency that issues guidelines to protect and improve health. Information on PPE. Published "Essential Elements of Reprocessing for Flexible Endoscopes".

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