The purposes from which this Society is formed are:
- To promote standards in
clinical laboratory methods and research, and in affiliated fields;
- To enhance the professional
status and image of its members;
- To create mutual understanding
and cooperation among the Society and its members and all others who are
engaged in the interests of individual and public health;
- To be responsible for
providing educational programs in the clinical laboratory and related
sciences and defining standards of competence at all levels;
- To be responsible for
determining entry level requirements and providing for appropriate
credentialing;
- To represent the interests of
the clinical laboratory and affiliated professions and the members of the
Society in all government and other forums that affect those interests;
- To establish and promote
ethical standards for the professions represented;
- To provide aid and benefit to
all members of said professions;
- To promote the profession of
clinical laboratory science and provide beneficial services to those who
practice it; and
- To enable its member to
provide quality services for all consumers, the Society is committed to
the continuous quest for excellence in all its activities.
Being fully cognizant of my responsibilities in practice of Clinical
Laboratory Science, I affirm my willingness to discharge my duties with
accuracy, thoughtfulness, and care. Realizing that the knowledge obtained
concerning patients in the course of my work must be treated as confidential, I
hold inviolate the confidence placed in me by patient and physicians.
Recognizing that my integrity and that of my profession must be pledged to the
absolute reliability of my work, I will conduct myself at all times in a manner
appropriate to the dignity of my profession.
The leadership of this Society is expected to exemplify the ethical and
professional conduct expected of all members. Outstanding performance as an
employee and as a citizen will assure that this Society and clinical laboratory
professionals receive the respect due essential members of the health care
team.
- OMICRON SIGMA - President's
Honor Roll for outstanding service.
KEYS TO THE FUTURE - Recognizes new members (<3 years of membership) or
inactive members who have become more involved.
DONALD O. COX VENDOR SERVICE - Presented to the vendor who has supported
the organization and its goals over the years in partipation, sponsorship
and/or membership in the organization.
MEMBER OF THE YEAR - Highest honor. Recognized for past active
participation in the society at the state and regional levels.
CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION - Recognizes non-members for outstanding
service to the professional goals of the state society.
- STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP - Presented
to the applicant who best fulfills to four criteria required. See
the ASCLS newsletter for December 1997 for the AMTF scholarships.
- Send in your votes or
applications now for these Awards. The deadline for all SCSCLS Awards is
in February.
For more information regarding Awards presented by SCSCLS, contact Ruby
Sonnett, the person whose name is listed under the Awards Committee.
CHEERS FOR OUR DESERVING MEMBERS!!!
National Medical Laboratory Professionals Week provides the profession with
a unique opportunity to increase public understanding of, and appreciation for,
clinical laboratory personnel. This activity, which takes place the second week
in April each year, is coordinated by the ASCLS National Office and the state
society, SCSCLS. Public relations manuals, posters and recruitment materials
are mailed to state coordinators, who in turn distribute the materials to local
society coordinators. Many members plan displays, open houses and various other
activities in their hospital, laboratory or on local TV and radio stations.
National Medical Laboratory Professionals Week has been successful in
increasing the recognition of clinical laboratory science among the healthcare
community and general public.