PHF Potentially hazardous food. PHIX Public Health Information Exchange. An online network of information for public health providers in the state of Kansas. PIC Person in charge. Typically related to food inspections. POD (See Point of Dispensing) Point of Dispensing A clinic set up to distribute medicines or vaccines in an efficient manner. Typically utilized during a public health emergency. PPS See Pregnancy and Parenting Services Pregnancy and Parenting Services Part of Maternal Child Health field services. Provides education, support and referral services to pregnant and parenting teens and low-income childbearing families. Project LIVELY (Life, Interest and Vigor Entering Later Years). A Health Department program designed to connect Lawrence and Douglas County seniors to providers who assist with medication, housekeeping, transportation, adult day care, homemaker and respite services with end goal being prolonged independence in their own homes. PRN From the Latin, “pro re nata,” according to need or as needed. Physicians often use this abbreviation when writing prescriptions, however at the Health Department RAC Risk Assessment Code RCP Risk Control Plan. Typically related to food inspections.
PHF Potentially hazardous food. PHIX Public Health Information Exchange. An online network of information for public health providers in the state of Kansas. PIC Person in charge. Typically related to food inspections. POD (See Point of Dispensing) Point of Dispensing A clinic set up to distribute medicines or vaccines in an efficient manner. Typically utilized during a public health emergency. PPS See Pregnancy and Parenting Services Pregnancy and Parenting Services Part of Maternal Child Health field services. Provides education, support and referral services to pregnant and parenting teens and low-income childbearing families. Project LIVELY (Life, Interest and Vigor Entering Later Years). A Health Department program designed to connect Lawrence and Douglas County seniors to providers who assist with medication, housekeeping, transportation, adult day care, homemaker and respite services with end goal being prolonged independence in their own homes. PRN From the Latin, “pro re nata,” according to need or as needed. Physicians often use this abbreviation when writing prescriptions, however at the Health Department RAC Risk Assessment Code RCP Risk Control Plan. Typically related to food inspections.