Abbreviations

ADL   Activities of Daily Living
ATD   Admission/Transfer/Discharge
CAD   Computer Assisted Drafting
CHRA   Canadian Health Record Association
CIHI   Canadian Institute of Health Information
CISM   Critical Incident Stress Management
CPNP   Canadian Prenatal Nutrition Program
CPR   Cardio/Pulmonary Resuscitation
CSA   Canadian Standards Association
EFAP   Employee and Family Assistance Program
EI   Employment Insurance
EMS   Emergency Medical Services
ETO   Ethylene Oxide
FM   Frequency Modulation
HIPA   Health Information Protection Act
HVAC   Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning
IS   Information Systems
LIS   Laboratory Information Systems
MCIB   Medical Care Insurance Branch
MRSA   Methacillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus
MVA   Motor Vehicle Accident
NISS©   Nursing Information System Saskatchewan©
OH & S   Occupational Health & Safety
PBX   Public Business Exchange
SAHO   Saskatchewan Association of Health Organizations
SALPN   Saskatchewan Association of Licensed Practical Nurses
SGI   Saskatchewan Government Insurance
SIN   Social Insurance Number
TIA   Telecommunications Industry Association
TPN   Total Parenteral Nutrition
UPS   Uninterrupted Power Supply
VRE   Vancomycin Resistant Enterococcus
WCB   Workers’ Compensation Board

Final JJERC Report - February 4, 2005