Acronyms / Abbreviations

CMS                    Centers for Medicare and Medicaid 

CPR                     Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation

 ECDC                 European Center for Disease Control

 H&P                   History and Physical

 HAI                     Healthcare organization Acquired Infections 

HAZMAT           Hazardous Materials

 HIV                     Human Immunodeficiency Virus 

ISO                    International Organization for Standardization 

LIP                      Licensed independent practitioner

 MSDS               Manufacturer’s Safety Data Sheet

 PPE                  Personal Protective Equipment

 QMS                Quality Management System