American Hospital Association - is the national organization that represents and serves all types of hospitals, health care networks, and their patients and communities. Close to 5,000 institutional, 600 associate, and 40,000 personal members come together to form the AHA.
Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology, Inc. A multi-disciplinary voluntary international organization with over 10,000 members. Its purpose is to influence, support, and improve the quality of healthcare through practicing and managing infection control and applying epidemiology in all health settings. The organization, which is based in Washington, DC, is led by an elected board of members who volunteer their time and expertise. Approval - for Medicare, a function performed by the HCFA regional office based on the State agency certification recommendations; for Medicaid, the State Medicaid agency approves a State agency certification recommendation.
American Society for Healthcare Engineering - is the professional society that represents individuals responsible for the environment of care used in healthcare delivery. The membership is served by providing leadership through education and advocacy.