Information Management (IM) (Home Care / Home Care)
Abbreviation List - Options
Modify | April 11, 2016
Is a list of acceptable abbreviations required?
No. The requirements found at IM.02.02.01 do not require organizations to maintain a list of acceptable abbreviations. Developing and maintaining a list of acceptable abbreviations would be an organizational decision. IM.02.02.01 EP 2 requires that organizations use 'standardized' abbreviations. Any reasonable approach to standardizing abbreviations, acronyms, and symbols is acceptable. Examples may include:
- Standardized abbreviations developed by the individual organization.
- Use of a published reference source. However, if multiple abbreviations, symbols or acronyms are used for the same term, the organization identifies what will be used to eliminate any ambiguity.
- A decision that individuals who work in the organization may use any abbreviation, acronym, or symbol that is not on the list of unacceptable abbreviations. However, if multiple abbreviations, symbols, or acronyms exist for the same term, the organization identifies what will be used to eliminate ambiguity.
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