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Glossary of Terms and Acronyms

Acceptable Acronyms to Use While Documenting

P

Physical Assistance

P & A

Protection and Advocacy

p.m.

After Noon

P.O.

By Mouth

P/C

Phone Call

PAA

Passport Administrative Agent

PAS

Pre Admission Screening

PASRR

Pre Admission Screening Resident Review

PAW5

Prior Authorization Waiver Services

PC

Program Coordinator

PCA

Personal Care Attendant

PCP

Person Centered Planning

PDD

Pervasive Developmental Disorder

PIE

Preschool and Infant Evaluation Program

PIP

Program Implementation Plan

PKU

Phenylketonuria - an inherited metabolic disease (also called an inborn error of metabolism) that leads to mental retardation and other delays if untreated

PLOC

Protective Level of Care

PM

Program Manager

POA

Power of Attorney

poc

Plan of Correction

POC

Plan of Care

POS

Purchase of Services

PR

Public Relations

PRN

Whenever Necessary (As needed)

PS

Preschool

PSA

Personal Services Assistant

PSC

Preliminary Service Coordinator

PT

Physical Therapy

PTA

Physical Therapy Assistant

PTSD

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder