Because Sterile Processing (SP) professionals are responsible for cleaning, decontaminating, sterilizing, and distributing medical and surgical instrumentation, they are among the most vital contributors to the delivery of safe, high-quality patient | The Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) is the premier association for healthcare Sterile Processing professionals and has been in operation since 1958. HSPA provides structural educational opportunities, professional development and a forum for information exchange to more than 50,000 members and certification holders worldwide. For more information, visit http://www.myhspa.org.
Association of Surgical Technologists
The Association of Surgical Technologists is the oldest, most recognized professional organization for surgical technologists. Its mission is to ensure technologists have the knowledge and skills to deliver the highest-quality patient care.
Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI)
AAMI is a nonprofit organization and the global leader in developing national and international consensus standards for health technology. AAMI has built a network of 14,000+ members working together to improve patient safety and healthcare outcomes.
ASHRM: American Society for Health Care Risk Management
Established in 1980, ASHRM is a professional membership group of the American Hospital Association (AHA) with nearly 6,000 members representing risk management, patient safety, insurance, law, finance, and other related professions.
AAAHC
AAAHC is the leader in ambulatory health care accreditation. AAAHC advocates for high-quality health care through the development and adoption of nationally recognized Standards.