National Association of Health Unit Coordinators, Inc. (NAHUC) Email Format
Hospitals and Health CareIllinois, United States11-50 Employees
The National Association of Health Unit Coordinators, Inc. (NAHUC) is a non-profit membership organization serving professionals who coordinate health unit activities within hospitals and related care settings. Governed by a volunteer board, NAHUC emphasizes education and certification to advance the practice of health unit coordinating, a non-clinical role that sits at the hub of care delivery in critical care units, emergency departments, inpatient units, and outpatient services. The association provides professional development through its certification process and continuing education offerings aligned with established standards and a code of ethics, supporting members in delivering timely, professional service to patients, families, visitors, and staff. Based in Rockford, Illinois, NAHUC has operated since 1980, offering networking, leadership development, and various member benefits such as publications, education credits, and recruitment incentives to individuals involved in the profession, including students, practitioners, educators, managers, and administrators.