What is AAPCC?
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. |