Directory of associations.

Associations have proven to be valuable clearinghouses of information, centers for educational enrichment and switchboards for making connections between practitioners of a given profession. The healthcare central service and materiel management professions are represented by five associations: the American Society for Healthcare Central Service Personnel (ASHCSP), the International Association for Hospital Central Service Materiel Management (IAHCSMM), the American Society for Hospital Materials Management (ASHMM), the Health Care Material Management Society (HCMMS) and the National Association of Hospital Purchasing Materials Management (NAHPMM). Within these associations you will find groups of people who have interests and goals similar to yours. Pursue your interests together--join an association!