Medical Abbreviations Flashcards
WHO - World Health Organization
United Nations agency that leads global efforts to expand universal health coverage, direct and coordinate world’s response to health emergencies, promote healthier lives for all, and serve the vulnerable
CDC - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
protects America from health, safety, and security threats; our nation’s health protection agency
Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices - ACIP
comprises of medical and public health experts who develop recommendations on the use of vaccines in the civilian population of the U.S.
NIH - National Institutes of Health
seeks fundamental knowledge about the nature and behavior of living systems and the application of that knowledge to enhance health, lengthen life, and reduce illness and disability.
AHA - American Heart Association
voluntary organization dedicated to fighting heart disease and stroke
DEA - United States Drug Enforcement Administration
the agency responsible for enforcing the controlled substances laws and regulations of the United States
CMS - Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
serves the public as a trusted partner and steward, dedicated to advancing health equity, expanding coverage, and improving health outcomes with medicare and medicaid coverage
JACHO - The Joint Commission
continuously improve health care for the public, in collaboration with other stakeholders, by evaluating health care organizations and inspiring them to excel in providing safe and effective care of the highest quality and value. Its vision is that all people always experience the safest, highest quality, best-value health care across all settings.
FDA - U.S. Food and Drug Administration
responsible for protecting the public health by ensuring the safety, efficacy, and security of human and veterinary drugs, biological products, and medical devices; and by ensuring the safety of our nation’s food supply, cosmetics, and products that emit radiation.
CLIA - Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments
regulate laboratory testing and require clinical laboratories to be certified by the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) before they can accept human samples for diagnostic testing
AAPA - American Academy of Physician Associates
national professional society for PAs; work to ensure the professional growth, personal excellence and recognition of PAs; advocates and educates on behalf of the profession and the patients PAs serve
HOD - House of Delegates
responsible for enacting policies establishing the collective values, philosophies, and principles of the PA profession
TAPA - TN Academy of Physician Assistants
encourages the educational pursuits and development of PA students by recognizing and awarding outstanding students
COPA - Committee on Physician Assistants
Board of Physician Assistants - responsible for safeguarding the health, safety, and welfare of Tennesseans by requiring all that practice as physician assistants are qualified
AMA - American Medical Association
represents physicians with a unified voice in courts and legislative bodies across the nation, removes obstacles that interfere with patient care, leads the charge to prevent chronic disease and confront public health crises, and drives the future of medicine to tackle the biggest challenges in health care and training the leaders of tomorrow
