Acronyms & Jargon

Sometimes we think we'll need a dictionary to get around! If you are confused about the acronyms and jargon - look no further!

A.O.	Administrative Officer
AFP	Alternate Funding Plan
AMOSO	Academic Medical Organization of Southwestern Ontario
AHSC	Academic Health Science Centre
APT	Appointments, Promotion, and Tenure
AVP	Assessment Verification Period (evaluation for IMG Ontario candidates)
C3	Connecting the Continuum of Care
CAHO	Council of Academic Hospitals of Ontario
CBU	Clinical Business Units
CCAC	Community Care Access Centre, see who's who and where for details
CCO	Cancer Care Ontario
CDP	Career Development and Planning
CHA	Canadian Hospital Association
CHRI	Child Health Research Institute
CHWO	Children's Hospital of Western Ontario
CIHR	Canadian Institutes for Health Research
CMPA	Canadian Medical Protective Association
COFM	Council of Ontario Faculties of Medicine
CPOE	Computerized Provided Order Entry
CPSO	College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario
CQI	Continuous Quality Improvement
CSTAR	Canadian Surgical Technologies and Advance Robotics
CWCC	City-Wude Credentials Committee
DHC	District Health Council
ELT	Executive Leadership Team, see Governance for details
EPR	Electronic Patient Record
FoMD	Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry
HOCC	Hospital On Call Coverage
HMMS	Health Care Materials Management Services
HSB	Health Sciences Building, London Health Sciences Centre
HSPP	Hospital Strategic Planning Partnership
HSRC	Health Services Restructuring Commission
IMG	International Medical Graduate
IVP	Intergrated Vice President
JLC	Joint Liaison Committee
JPSHRC	Joint Professional Staff Human Resource Committee
JPPC	Joint Policy and Planning Committee
LARG*net	London and Regional Global Network
LeNS	LHSC Electronic Notification Service
LHIN	Local Health Integration Network
LHSC	London Health Sciences Centre
LHSCRI	London Health Sciences Centre Research Inc
LHSCRI	London Health Sciences Centre Research Inc
LINX	LHSC Integrated Knowledge Exchange
LRCP	London Regional Cancer Program
LHRI	Lawson Health Research Institute
LRI	Lawson Research Institute
LTC	Long Term Care
LTD	Long Term Disability
MAC	Medical Advisory Committee, see Governance for details
MEDONC	Medical Oncology
MoH	Ministry of Health
MOHLTC	Minstry of Health and Long-Term Care
MSO	Medical Staff Organization, see Governance for details
MDT	Multi Disciplinary Team
MRP	Most Responsible Physician
MTD	Medical Trainee Data
NPPC	Nursing Professional Practice Council
New VIC	LHSC, Victoria Hospital, LHSC
NR	Nurses Residence Building at South Street Hospital, London Health Sciences Centre
Old VIC	LHSC, South Street Hospital
OMA	Ontario Ministry of Health
P&T	Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee
PAC	Program Advisory Council, see Governance for details
PAIRO	Professional Association of Internes and Residents of Ontario
PCP	Primary Care Partner
PDC	Perth Drive Complex (parking garage) University Hospital, LHSC
PGE	Postgraduate Education
PGY1	Postgraduate Year 1
Phase 1	New building at Victoria Hospital of London Health Sciences Centre
PPH	Provincial Psychiatric Hospitals
PPL	Professional Practice Leader
PSO	Professional Staff Organization (formerly MSO)
PW	Parkwood Hospital
RADONC	Radiation Oncology
RMHC	Regional Mental Health Care (London and St. Thomas sites)
RRI	Robarts Research Institute
SJHC	St. Joseph's Health Care London
SLT	Senior Leadership Team, see Governance for details
SMD	Senior Medical Director
SSH	South Street Hospital, London Health Sciences Centre
STPH	St. Thomas Psychiatric Hospital (RMHC)
TLM	Team Leader Manager
TVCC	Thames Valley Children's Centre
UH	University Hospital, London Health Sciences Centre
UGE	Undergraduate Education
UWO	University of Western Ontario
VIC	Victoria Hospital
WC	Westminster Campus,(now Victoria Hospital, London Health Sciences Centre)
WSIB	Workplace Safety and Insurance Board
WT	Westminster Tower