ARTICLE I: NAME

The name of the Association shall be THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF HEALTHCARE CENTRAL SERVICE MATERIEL MANAGEMENT (“Association” or “IAHCSMM”). The term healthcare shall incorporate all facilities that are rendering care to patients, i.e., ambulatory care centers, surgicenters, nursing homes, clinics, hospitals, and skilled nursing facilities.

ARTICLE II: BUSINESS OFFICE

The IAHCSMM is incorporated in the State of Illinois and the principal business/headquarters shall be located in the City of Chicago and County of Cook.

The Association shall maintain in the State of Illinois a registered office and a registered agent at such office, and may have other offices within or without the State.

ARTICLE III: PURPOSE

Section 1. Mission Statement.

The IAHCSMM mission shall be to provide the members of the Association and healthcare facilities with organized educational opportunities, professional development, a forum for information exchange, member services in response to member identified needs and priorities; and to represent Central Service Materiel Management in the professional community.

Section 2. Objectives.

The objectives of the Association shall be to:

  1. Define the functions of Healthcare Central Service Materiel Management to promote standards of acceptable professional practice.

  2. Promote an exchange of ideas among Healthcare Central Service Materiel Management personnel.

  3. Develop, streamline, and incorporate more cost-saving and productivity-effective practices in Central Service Materiel Management.

  4. Increase the knowledge base and disseminate information concerning technique and operation of Central Service Materiel Management departments.

  5. Conduct research in cooperation with manufacturers, schools of higher education, and associations, as the opportunities present themselves.

  6. Develop and offer training programs for both Central Service and Materiel Management.

  7. Conduct educational programs and the exchange of ideas for knowledge and improvement in healthcare practices.

  8. Publish newsletters, booklets, journals, texts, and other educational materials, and keep them current with acceptable practices.

  9. Conduct training courses, seminars, and joint conferences, both nationally and internationally.

  10. Encourage grant-in-aid or other forms of assistance for the basic and applied research in healthcare management.

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