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Unit Clerk I Abbrev.
Unit Clerk I Abbreviations
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| CHUC | certified health unit coordinator |
| HUC | health unit coordinator |
| SHUC | student health unit coordinator |
| CFO | chief financial officer |
| DSU | day surgery unit |
| DO | doctor of osteopathy |
| DRG | diagnosis-related groups |
| ED | emergency department |
| HMO | health maintenance organization |
| HO | house officer |
| JCAHO | Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations |
| LTC | long-term care |
| Neuro | neurology |
| OB | obstetrics |
| Ortho | orthopedics |
| PACU | postanesthesia care unit |
| Peds | pediatrics |
| PPO | preferred provider organization |
| Psych | psychiatry |
| RR | recovery room |
| SAD | save a day |
| SDS | same-day surgery |
| SNF | skilled nursing facility |
| Surg | surgical |
| UCR | usual, customary, and reasonable |
| CCU | coronary care unit |
| CNA | certified nursing assistant |
| CVICU | cardiovascular intensive care unit |
| Gyn | gynecology |
| ICU | intensive care unit |
| L&D | labor and delivery |
| LPN | licensed practical nurse |
| Med | medical |
| MICU | medical intensive care unit |
| NICU | neonatal intensive care unit |
| PICU | pediatric intensive care unit |
| PSA | patient support associate |
| RN | registered nurse |
| SICU | surgical intensive care unit |
| SSU | short-stay unit |
| TICU | trauma intensive care unit |
| APS | Adult Protective Services |
| CPS | Child Protective Services |
| NINP | No information, no publication |
| SNAT | suspected nonaccidental trauma |
| HIPAA | Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act |
| PHI | Protected Health Information |
| COA or C of A | conditions of admission |
| H&P | history and physical |
| Hx | History |
| ID labels | identification labels |
| MAR | medication administration record |
| NKA | no known allergies |
| NKFA | no known food allergies |
| NKMA | no known medication allergies |
| NKDA | no known drug allergies |