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Acronym |
Definition |
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Acronym |
Definition |
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AC |
Alternative Care program |
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MCH |
Maternal Child Health |
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CAC |
Community Alternative Care program |
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MDH |
Minnesota Department of Health |
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CADI |
Community Alternatives for Disabled Individuals |
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OT |
Occupational Therapy |
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CHAP |
Community Health Accreditation Program |
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PAS |
Pre-Admission Screening |
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CHP |
Children's Health Plan |
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PCA |
Personal Care Attendant OR
Personal Care Assistant |
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CHS |
Community Health Service |
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PCPO |
Personal Care Provider Organization |
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CSMD |
Community Supports for Minnesotans with Disabilities |
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PDN |
Private Duty Nurse |
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CSSA |
Community Social Services Act |
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PHN |
Public Health Nurse |
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DHS |
Department of Human Services |
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PHNS |
Public Health Nursing Service |
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DME |
Durable Medical Equipment |
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PPO |
Preferred Provider Organization |
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DON |
Director of Nursing |
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PT |
Physical Therapy |
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ET |
Enterostomal Therapy |
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RN |
Registered Nurse |
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EW |
Elderly Waiver |
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RT |
Respiratory Therapy |
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FI |
Fiscal Intermediary |
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ST |
Speech Therapy |
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HCFA |
Health Care Financing Administration |
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SW |
Social Work |
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HHA |
Home Health Agency OR
Home Health Aide |
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TBI |
Traumatic Brain Injury |
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HMO |
Health Maintenance Organization |
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TEFRA |
Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act |
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JCAHO |
Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations |
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UGS |
United Government Services |
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LPN |
Licensed Practical Nurse |
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VA |
Veterans Administration |
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MA |
Medical Assistance |
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WIC |
Women, Infant and Children program |
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