About OSAPOSAP | OSAP Foundation | Vision | Mission | Values | Strategic Plan | Executive Director Report Founded in 1984, the Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention (OSAP) is the only dental membership association for oral health care professionals that focuses exclusively on dental infection prevention and patient and provider safety. Learn more about the OSAP Association Board of Directors. OSAP FoundationOSAP also maintains the OSAP Foundation, a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt educational foundation (Tax ID 52-1963109). Founded in 1996, the purpose of the foundation is to augment and expand upon the association's ability to provide information and education by raising funds from the healthcare industry, private sector businesses, foundations, and the government. The foundation is dedicated to education, research, service, and policy development to promote safety and the control of infectious diseases in dental healthcare settings worldwide. Learn more about the OSAP Foundation Board of Directors. VisionEvery dental visit is a safe visit.MissionTo be the leading provider of infection prevention and control education, training, and credentialing that supports safe dental visits.ValuesPatient & Provider SafetyWe believe that all patients deserve access to oral healthcare that is delivered safely and that the people who are involved in delivering such care are protected from occupational injury or illness.Science-Based LearningWe value lessons learned from the application of scientific principles. We believe the work we do should be grounded in data, research, and rigorous evaluation. When appropriate, we also welcome expert consensus to help inform the development of practical guidance.IntegrityWe are not influenced by nor do we endorse any corporate entity or product. We hold ourselves accountable and act consistently to communicate and uphold the scientific principles of infection prevention and patient and provider safety.Competent CommunityWe value a knowledgeable and skilled community of individuals, organizations, and corporate entities who deliver safe and infection-free care and/or products that facilitate such delivery. We believe that achieving a highly competent community of members and non-members requires formal education, continuous learning, mentoring, leadership development, and networking independent of geographic location, as well as policies, programs, and resources that promote and support increased competency.Collaborative LeadershipWe value collaboration with individuals, agencies, and organizations to assure the safe and infection-free delivery of oral healthcare to all. We believe that together we can successfully carry out our unique missions and achieve our shared vision.Strategic PlanOSAP’s strategic plan charts the course for the future direction of the association and foundation. Below are the four major goals for 2020 - 2022:
Executive Director ReportClick here to view the 2021 report from Michelle Lee, CPC OSAP's Executive Director. |