GUIDE
1. TKO:Stands for
To Keep Open
Definition
Order to keep just enough flow through the IV to keep the vein open
2. BM: Stands for
Answer Bowel Movement
Definition
Taking a poo, shit or deuce
3. NPO
:Stands for
Non per Os
,Definition
Nothing By Mouth Ex) Food,
medication, drinks etc.
4. HIPAA: Stands for
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
Definition
-Ensures privacy information
-Standardizes health care
-Insurance portability
5. PHI: Stands for
Protected Health Information
Definition
Protects patients health information, payment methods, care provided, and identifying information
,6. PPE: Stands for
Answer Personal Protective Equipment
Definition
Equipment used to reduce exposure to, and protect against, infectious materials
7. HCAHPS: Stands for
Hospital Consumer Assessment of Health care Providers and Systems
Definition
25% of incentives; patient experience survey
8. TJC: Stands for
The Joint Commission
Definition
Focuses on safety and quality of health care
9. OSHA: Stands for
, Occupational Safety and Health Act
Definition
A federal organization, concerns with health care facilities, industrial safety and for workers (through immunization)