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Company Database:
American Association of Poison Control Centers
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| Type |
Organization
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| Homepage |
http://www.aapcc.org/ |
| Headquaters |
Washington, DC |
| Address |
3201 New Mexico Avenue, Suite 330
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| City |
Washington, DC |
| Zip-code |
20016 |
| Country |
United States |
| Phone |
202-362-7217 |
| Fax |
202-362-3240 |
| Email |
info@aapcc.org |
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The American Association of Poison Control Centers (AAPCC) is a nationwide organization of poison centers and interested individuals.
Objectives
- To provide a forum for poison centers and interested individuals to promote the reduction of morbidity and mortality from poisonings through public and professional education and scientific research.
- To set voluntary standards for poison center operations.
Activities
- Certification of regional poison centers and poison center personnel.
- Interaction with private and government agencies whose activities influence poisoning and poison centers.
- Development of public and professional education programs and materials.
- Collection and analysis of national poisoning data.
Publications and Awards
- Annual Report of the American Association of Poison Control Centers Toxic Exposure Surveillance System (TESS) published every September in The American Journal of Emergency Medicine.
- The Association's newsletter, The Poison Line, published six times a year.
- Recognition awards to individuals who have made significant contributions to poison control.
- Research fellowship and annual meeting awards.
Meetings
- Each year, the Association holds a meeting which includes scientific presentations, business meetings, and committee meetings.
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