Chapter 6 Regulations & Standards HW

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This organization specializes in endoscopy issues and has established standards for the effective processing of flexible endoscopes.

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SGNA, Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates

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Act that established national standards to protect patients' medical records and other personal health information

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HIPAA, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act

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Enforces laws relation to the transportation of medical waste.

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DOT, Department of Transportation

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A voluntary international organization dedicated to the prevention and control of infection and related outcomes.

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APIC, Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology

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Provides standards and evaluations for healthcare facilities. These evaluations are in the form of onsite surveys at least every 3 years.

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TJC, The Joint Commission

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Responsible for pre- and post market medical device requirements, Med-watch, medical device classification and medical device recall.

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FDA, U.S. Food and Drug Administration

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International standards to reduce the burden of fire and other hazards.

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NFPA, National Fire Protection Association

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Uniform method of defining basic parameters for processes, products, service and measures

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Furthers international cooperation in improving health conditions.

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WHO, World Health Organization

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Creates and enforces laws relating to cleaner water, air and land.

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EPA, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency