Identify abbreviations related to healthcare regulations and regulatory systems.

Identification should include

• common abbreviations
• reasons abbreviations are used
• use of an approved list of abbreviations

identification of “do not use” abbreviations  from The Joint Commission (TJC) (https://www.jointcommission.org/-/media/tjc/documents/resources/patient-safety-topics/patient-safety/do_not_use_list_9_14_18.pdf Links to an external site.).

Process/Skill Questions:

• What are the abbreviations for healthcare regulations and systems?
• Why are abbreviations used for healthcare regulations and systems?
• Where can an approved list of healthcare regulations and systems abbreviations be found?