The American Association Of Tissue Banksaatbis A Nonprofit Organization Founded In 1976Dedicated To Enhancing The Safetyqualityand Availability Of Donated Human Tissue For Transplantation And Researchbased In Mcleanvirginiaaatb Serves As The Leading Standard Setting Body For Tissue Banking In The United Stateswith Over 1 100 Members Aatb Offers Accreditation For Tissue Banks Through A Voluntary Program That Evaluates Compliance With Its Established Standardsthe Organization Also Provides Certification Programs For Tissue Bank Professionalsensuring They Meet Necessary Competency Requirementsaatb Conducts Educational Workshops And Seminars To Share Best Practices And Technological Advancementsadditionallyit Collaborates With Regulatory Agencies And Medical Organizations To Influence Policies And Clinical Standards In The Fieldthrough Its Effortsaatb Plays A Vital Role In Ensuring Safe And Ethical Tissue Donation Practicesultimately Benefiting Patients In Need Of Transplants
