Key AAPCC Activities
- Accreditation of regional poison centers and certification of poison center personnel.
- Publication of the annual report of the American Association of Poison Control Centers’ National Poison Data System (NPDS) published every December in Clinical Toxicology.
- Interaction with private and governmental agencies whose activities influence poisoning and poison centers.
- Co-hosting a national conference of poison center leaders that includes scientific presentations, business meetings and committee meetings.
- Development of public and professional education programs and materials.
- Collection and analysis of national poisoning data.
- Promotion and support of legislation to improve poison prevention practices and programs.
- Participation on and partnerships with national coalitions and committees to advance public safety and poison prevention.
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