Penny J. Smalley, RN, CMLSO, MACORN is an independent nurse consultant. She provides safety education and program development for facilities and organizations, audits for compliance with standards, advocacy for policy, and legislative support. Current appointments on international standards include: Chair, Canadian Standards Association (CSA) - Z386 Laser Safety in Healthcare Vice Chair, CSA Z305.13 (Surgical Plume Scavenging) Canadian Delegate: ISO TC121-SC6 (16571-Management of Surgical Plume) IEC (TC76) International Standards for Laser Safety (60601, 60825) Vice Chair - American National Standard, (Z136.3 Laser Safety in Healthcare) ACORN representative - AS/NZ 4173 (Laser safety, Australia/New Zealand) Ms. Smalley is the Director of Education and Regulatory Affairs, International Council on Surgical Plume, and has published numerous articles and text chapters on laser technology, and management of surgical plume, throughout the world.