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 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 Week has been successful in
increasing the recognition of clinical laboratory science
among the healthcare community and general public.