The patient- and family-centered care concept benefits both MPMHC and the patient/family members. The ability to address old problems with new ideas can make a significant difference to patient care and safety. Jargon 101 Below is a list of some of the acronyms or terms you may hear while participating in this program. If you are in a situation where you hear an acronym or term you do not understand, please do not hesitate to ask the person using the phrase for clarification. Terms: ACP Advance Care Planning – ARNP Advance Registered Practitioner – EMR Electronic Medical Record – Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act HIPAA – HIM Health Information Management – IT Information Technology – MSW Masters in Social Work – NEP New Established Patient – OP Occupational Therapy – PCL- RN Patient Care Leader Patient Care Technician PCT– PHR Personal Health Record – PFAC Patient and Family Advisory Council – PSR Patient Service Representative – PT Physical Therapy – Rad Tech Imaging Technician – RD Registered Dietitian – Registered Nurse RN –
The patient- and family-centered care concept benefits both MPMHC and the patient/family members. The ability to address old problems with new ideas can make a significant difference to patient care and safety. Jargon 101 Below is a list of some of the acronyms or terms you may hear while participating in this program. If you are in a situation where you hear an acronym or term you do not understand, please do not hesitate to ask the person using the phrase for clarification. Terms: ACP – Advance Care Planning ARNP – Advance Registered Practitioner EMR – Electronic Medical Record HIPAA – Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act HIM – Health Information Management IT – Information Technology MSW – Masters in Social Work NEP – New Established Patient OP – Occupational Therapy PCL- RN Patient Care Leader PCT– Patient Care Technician PHR – Personal Health Record PFAC – Patient and Family Advisory Council PSR – Patient Service Representative PT – Physical Therapy Rad Tech – Imaging Technician RD – Registered Dietitian RN – Registered Nurse
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