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1099 1099 Form The forms the Internal Revenue Service supplies to record a paricular category or payment of receipt. 1099 number. The tax identification number for a supplier. According to IRS rules in the US, lack of a valid tax identification number may result in tax withholding. Paysbles stores the tax identification for each supplier. Payable also enables one to enter a withholiding status for each supplier.
2-Way Matching 2-Way Matching The process of verifying that purchase order and invoice information matches within accepted tolerance levels. Oracle Receivables uses the following criteria to verify two–way matching: Invoice price <= Order price, Quantity billed <= Quantity ordered.
360-degree appraisal 360 degree performance appraisal process known as a Group Appraisal. This is an employee appraisal undertaken by managers with participation by reviewers.
3D Three Dimensional Three Dimensional - (Also see 3D Medical Imaging Laboratory)
3D Medical Imaging Laboratory Three Dimensional Medical Imaging Laboratory (Stanford) Three Dimensional Medical Imaging Laboratory (Stanford)
3-way Matching 3-Way Matching (accounting process) The process of verifying that purchase order, invoice, and receiving information matches within accepted tolerance levels. Oracle Receivables uses the following criteria to verify three–way matching: Invoice price <= Purchase Order price, Quantity billed <= Quantity ordered, Quantity billed <= Quantity received.
401K 401K Retirement Plan A defined contribution plan offered by a corporation to its employees, which allows employees to set aside tax-deferred income for retirement purposes, and in some cases employers will match their contribution dollar-for-dollar. Taking a distribution of the funds before a certain specified age will trigger a penalty tax. The name 401(k) comes from the IRS section describing the program.
403B 403B Retirement Plan A retirement plan similar to a 401(k) plan, but one which is offered by non-profit organizations, such as universities and some charitable organizations, rather than corporations. There are several advantages to 403(b) plans: contributions lower taxable income, larger contributions can be made to the account, earnings can grow tax-deferred, and some plans allow loans. Contributions can grow tax-deferred until withdrawal at which time the money is taxed as ordinary income (which is sometimes a disadvantage).
501.c.3 501.c.3 Form Internal Revenue Service tax exempt status for non-profit organizations
A&P Appointments and Promotion Appointments are the appointment of a person to a faculty position at Stanford. Promotions are for advancement. These are done through a long form process. There are A&P committees which serve as the review committee.
A.R. Accounts Receivable Money which is owed to a company by a customer for products and services provided on credit. This is treated as a current asset on a balance sheet.
A/P Accounts Payable Money owed to vendors for products and services purchased on credit. This item appears on the balance sheet as a current liability, since the expectation is that the liability will be fulfilled in less than a year. When accounts payable are paid off, it represents a negative cash flow.
A/PARC Asia/Pacific Research Center (Stanford) The Asia/Pacific Research Center (A/PARC) is an important Stanford venue, where faculty and students, visiting scholars, and distinguished business and government leaders meet and exchange views on contemporary Asia and U.S. involvement in the region. A/PARC research results in seminars and conferences, published studies, occasional and discussion papers, special reports, and books. A/PARC maintains an active industrial affiliates and training program, involving more than twenty-five U.S. and Asian companies and public agencies. Members of A/PARC's faculty have held high-level posts in government and business. Their interdisciplinary expertise generates research of lasting significance on economic, political, technological, strategic, and social issues. The Center works within Stanford University's Institute for International Studies (IIS).
A/R Accounts Receivable Money owed to an organization on an open account for goods furnished or services provided.
A-110 A-110 Form Published by the Federal Office of Management Budget (OMB), this circular defines uniform administrative requirements for agencies issuing federal awards to educational institutions.
A-122 A-122 Circular OMB (Office of Management and Budgets)circular establishes principles for determining costs of grants, contracts and other agreements with nonprofit organizations.
A-133 A-133 Circular Published by the federal Office of Management and Budgets (OMB), this circular defines the audit requirements for educational institutions receiving federal awards.
A-21 A-21 Circular Published by the federal Office of Management and Budgets (OMB), this circular defines the cost principles for determining allowable research costs at educational institutions. It is for a project that requires an extensive amount of administrative or clerical support, which is significantly greater than the routine level.
AA Administrative Associate Admnistrative Associate
AAAAI American Academy of Allergy Asthma and Immunology The mission of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology is the advancement of the knowledge and practice of allergy, asthma and immunology for optimal patient care.
AAAHC Accreditation Associaton for Ambulatory Health Care The AAAHC is a leader in ambulatory health care accreditation and serves as an advocate for the provision and documentation of high quality health services in ambulatory health care organizations. This is accomplished through the development of standards and through its survey and accreditation programs.
AAALAC American Association of Animal Laboratory Accreditation Council AAALAC is a private nonprofit organization that promotes the humane treatment of animals in science through a voluntary accreditation program. Stanford participates in this program. AAALAC is an independent organization of basic scientists, veterinarians, and animal care specialists that reviews and certifies animal care programs. AAALAC is concerned with whether the appropriate mechanisms and processes are in place to ensure quality animal care. They want to be certain that the institution has the means to oversee the welfare and safety of animals and the people who work with animals in research settings. AAALAC accreditation, like accreditation by other accrediting organizations, is extremely important for Stanford. It is the "Good Housekeeping seal of approval" for animal care, and being AAALAC accredited greatly simplifies the grant process where animals are used. For more information also see the Dean's newsletter from November 10,2003.
AAAS American Association for the Advancement of Science The American Association for the Advancement of Science, "Triple A-S" (AAAS), is the world's largest general scientific society, publisher of Science.
AABB American Association of Blood Banks Established in 1947, the American Association of Blood Banks is an international association of blood banks, including hospital and community blood centers, transfusion and transplantation services and individuals involved in activities related to transfusion and transplantation medicine.
AACN American Association of Critical Care Nurses Established in 1969 to help educate nurses working in newly developed intensive care units, the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) is the world's largest specialty nursing organization with more than 65,000 members representing the United States and 45 other countries.
AACR American Association for Cancer Research The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR), a scientific society of over 19,000 laboratory and clinical cancer researchers, was founded in 1907 to facilitate communication and dissemination of knowledge among scientists and others dedicated to the cancer problem; to foster research in cancer and related biomedical sciences; to encourage presentation and discussion of new and important observations in the field; to foster public education, science education, and training; and to advance the understanding of cancer etiology, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment throughout the world.
AAD American Academy of Dermatology The American Academy of Dermatology is dedicated to achieving the highest quality of dermatologic care.
AAFP American Academy of Family Physicians The American Academy of Family Physicians is one of the largest national medical organizations, representing more than 94,300 family physicians, family practice residents and medical students nationwide. Founded in 1947, its mission is to preserve and promote the science and art of family medicine and to ensure high-quality, cost-effective health care for patients of all ages.
AAHC American Association of Healthcare Consultants Founded in 1949, the American Association of Healthcare Consultants is the professional membership society for leading healthcare consultants and consulting firms.
AAHI Asian-American Health Initiative The Asian-American Health Initiative (AAHI) is a student-run organization dedicated to the promotion of health in the Asian-American communities near Stanford.
AAHP American Association of Health Plans The American Association of Health Plans (AAHP) is the nation's principal association of health plans, representing more than 1,000 plans that provide coverage for approximately 170 million Americans nationwide. Member plans include health maintenance organizations (HMOs), preferred provider organizations (PPOs), other similar health plans and utilization review organizations (UROs).
AAHRPP Association for the Accreditation of Human Research Protection Programs AAHRPP works to protect the rights and welfare of research participants by fostering and advancing the ethical and professional conduct of persons and organizations that engage in research with human participants. AAHRPP achieves its missiono by using an accreditation process based on self-assessment, peer review, and education.
AAI American Association of Immunologists American Association of Immunologists
AAIM Alliance for Academic Internal Medicine The Alliance for Academic Internal Medicine (AAIM)—the nation’s largest academically focused specialty organization—consists of the Association of Professors of Medicine (APM), the Association of Program Directors in Internal Medicine (APDIM), the Association of Subspecialty Professors (ASP), the Clerkship Directors in Internal Medicine (CDIM), and the Administrators of Internal Medicine (AIM).
AALAS American Association for Laboratory Animal Science The AALAS Foundation provides funding for initiatives to promote the awareness of research animal care and animal contributions to biomedical research, safety testing, and education
AAMA American Academy of Medical Administrators Founded in 1957, the American Academy of Medical Administrators (AAMA) is an association for healthcare leaders, to enhance their profession and community health.
AAMC Association of American Medical Colleges The Association of American Medical Colleges is a non-profit association founded in 1876 to work for reform in medical education.
AAN American Academy of Neurology The American Academy of Neurology (AAN) provides valuable resources for medical specialists worldwide who are committed to improving the care of patients with neurological diseases.
AANS American Association of Neurological Surgeons The AANS is dedicated to advancing the specialty of neurological surgery in order to provide the highest quality of neurosurgical care to the public.
AAO American Academy of Ophthalmology American Academy of Ophthalmology
AAOS American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons provides education and practice management services for orthopaedic surgeons and allied health professionals. The Academy also serves as an advocate for improved patient care and informs the public about the science of orthopaedics.
AAP American Academy of Pediatrics American Academy of Pediatrics—an organization of 57,000 pediatricians dedicated to the health, safety and well-being of all infants, children, adolescents and young adults.
AAP Association of American Physicians The Association of American Physicians and Surgeons (AAPS) is a non-partisan professional association of physicians in all types of practices and specialties across the country. AAP welcome all physicians (M.D. and D.O.) as members. Podiatrists, dentists, chiropractors and other medical professionals are welcome to join as professional associate members. Staff members and the public are welcome as associate members. Medical students are welcome.
AASLD American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases The American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases represents more than 2,400 physicians, researchers, and allied hepatology health professionals. The vision of the organization is: To prevent and cure liver disease. The mission of the organization is to be the leading organization for advancing the science and practice of Hepatology, thereby promoting liver wellness and high quality, cost-effective, compassionate care of patients with hepatobiliary diseases.
AASM American Academy of Sleep Medicine The American Academy of Sleep Medicine is a professional membership organization dedicated to the advancement of sleep medicine and related research.
AAU Association of American Universities Founded in 1900 to advance the internatiotnal standing of reserach universities, the Association of American Universities (AAU) focuses on issues that are important to reresearch-intensive universities, such as funding for research, research policy issues, and gradudate and undergraduate education.
AAVS American Association for Vascular Surgery The American Association for Vascular Surgery is an inclusive society dedicated to the interests of vascular surgeons and their patients.
ABIM American Board of Internal Medicine Founded in 1936, the American Board of Internal Medicine is the only recognized board in the specialty of internal medicine and is one of the 24 certifying boards of the American Board of Medical Specialties. The ABIM is an independent, non-profit organization whose certificate is recognized throughout the world as signifying a high level of physician competence. The Board receives no public funds and does not issue licenses. The ABM comprises of a distinguished board of nationally recognized leaders in medical education, clinical practice, academic medicine, and research. The ABIM establishes the requirements for certification and recertification, creates its examinations, strives to improve training, and contributes to setting the standards for internal medicine.
ABMS American Board of Medical Specialties The American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) is an organization of 24 approved medical specialty boards. The intent of the certification of physicians is to provide assurance to the public that those certified by an ABMS Member Board have successfully completed an approved training program and an evaluation process assessing their ability to provide quality patient care in the specialty. The ABMS serves to coordinate the activities of its Member Boards and to provide information to others concerning issues involving specialization and certification of medical specialists.
ABOG American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology The American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology is an independent, non-profit organization that certifies obstetricians and gynecologists in the United States. Founded in 1927, the ABOG is one of 24 specialty Boards recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties.
ABRF Association of Biomedicular Resource Facilities The Association of Biomolecular Resource Facilities is an international society dedicated to advancing core and research biotechnology laboratories through research, communication, and education.
ACC American College of Cardiology The American College of Cardiology (ACC) is a professional society of over 28,000 cardiovascular physicians and scientists from around the world that support ACC's mission, "to foster optimal cardiovascular care and disease prevention through professional education, promotion of research, leadership in the development of standards and guidelines and the formulation of health care policy."
ACCA American Clinical and Climatological Association American Clinical and Climatological Association -The American Clinical and Climatological Association was organized in 1884 by a group of physicians and scientists who set about to improve medical education, research and practice in this country. Its initial concern was with tuberculosis and its treatment by residence in a suitable climate. The members of ACCA area selected on the basis of leadership and excellence in their chosen field. Active membership is restricted to 175 physicians.
ACCESS Academic Consortium for Clinical Excellence in Scientific Studies Access Clinical Trials Office at Stanford opened in 1998 to facilitate collaboration between academia and industry and to promote clinical research at Stanford. ACCESS serves Stanford University School of Medicine clinical faculty and their research staff of Stanford Hospital and Clinics, Lucile Packard Children's Hospital (LPCH) and Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Health Care System
ACCME Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education The ACCME's Mission is the identification, development, and promotion of standards for quality continuing medical education (CME) utilized by physicians in their maintenance of competence and incorporation of new knowledge to improve quality medical care for patients and their communities. Stanford University School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to sponsor continuing medical education for physicians. The ACCME national organization link is http://www.accme.org.
ACCP American College of Chest Physicians The American College of Chest Physicians (ACCP) is a medical specialty society of physicians, surgeons, allied health professionals, and individuals with PhD degrees who specialize in diseases of the chest: pulmonology, cardiology, cardiovascular and cardiothoracic surgery, hypertension, critical care medicine, and related disciplines.
ACCP American College of Clinical Pharmacy The American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP) is a professional and scientific society that provides leadership, education, advocacy, and resources enabling clinical pharmacists to achieve excellence in practice and research. ACCP's membership is composed of practitioners, scientists, educators, administrators, students, residents, fellows, and others committed to excellence in clinical pharmacy and patient pharmacotherapy.
ACCUSHIP ACCUSHIP ACCUSHIP (www.accuship.com) is an online logistics information management system that integrates all shipping, tracking, accounting and reporting capabilities. At Stanford the system is used for such things as shipping by FEDEX, inclusive of generating shipment labels. By using ACCUSHIP, Stanford is able to: Automatic assignment of shipment to cost centers Service level and rate comparison Enhanced tracking and reporting capabilities for all shippers Direct data import into Stanford's accounts payable system
ACDE American Council for Drug Education The American Council for Drug Education is a substance abuse prevention and education agency that develops programs and materials based on the most current scientific research on drug use and its impact on society.
ACE Adjunct Clinician/Educators Adjunct Clinica/Educators are employed by institutions which have a formal affiliation with Stanford (approved institutions are: Kaiser, Santa Clara Valley Medical Center, San Jose Medical Center, Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Health Care System, & Willow Clinic.) Follow the same procedures as Clinician/Educator appointments.
ACEP American College of Emergency Physicians The American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) exists to support quality emergency medical care, and to promote the interests of emergency physicians.
ACF Adjunct Clinical Faculty These are community physicians who volunteer their time in teaching medical students, residents, and fellows, attending, patient admissions, research, and/or other activities that support the Department and School
ACG American College of Gastroenterology The American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) was founded in 1932 to advance the scientific study and medical practice of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract. The College promotes the highest standards in medical education and is guided by its commitment to meeting the individual and collective needs of clinical GI practitioners.
ACG Ambulatory Care Groups Reimbursement method for clinic or outpatient services; diagnoses from billing data are used to classify people on the basis of the type and number of medical problems being treated.
ACGIH American Council of Governmental Industrial Hygenists American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH®) is a member-based organization and community of professionals that advances worker health and safety through education and the development and dissemination of scientific and technical knowledge.
ACGME American Council of Graduate Medical Education The Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education is responsible for the Accreditation of post-MD medical training programs within the United States. Accreditation is accomplished through a peer review process and is based upon established standards and guidelines.
ACGME Fellow Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education Fellow an M.D. who is participating in the accredited program to become board eligible in their chosen specialty. The formal ACGME program is 1 to 3 years in length, depending on the medical specialty and consists of clinical and research rotations.
ACGT Alliance for Cancer Gene Therapy The mission of ACGT, established in 2001 as a 501(c)(3) public charity organization, is to aid in the development of cell and gene based medicines to treat cancer. ACGT will accomplish this by increasing private funding (grants) to support basic research, technology innovation, pre clinical validation and clinical translation to expedite development of effective and safe therapies for cancer. The primary recipients of ACGT Awards will be Young Investigators - scientific researchers at academic institutions throughout the United States on the tenure track to Professorship. These individuals will be involved in the earliest phases of research on new scientific concepts, for which funding is typically more difficult to obtain from traditional industrial or government sector sources. ACGT will also be granting Investigator's Awards to Associate and Full Professors.
ACH Automated Clearance House Wire Transfers ACH is an Automated Clearance House Wire Transfers which normal takes 1-2 days. The type of information needs on an ACH form includes such things as dollar amount, receiving bank #, ABA# of bank, bank account #, brief description transaction, and e-mail address.
ACHCA American College of Health Care Administrators ACHCA is a professional society in long-term care, offering educational programming, career development opportunities, and certification in a variety of positions.
ACHE American College of Healthcare Executives The American College of Healthcare Executives is a professional membership society for healthcare executives; to meet its members’ professional, educational, and leadership needs; to promote high ethical standards and conduct; and to advance healthcare leadership and management excellence.
ACICR Animal Care Indirect Cost Recovery ACICR is collected differently for non-federal and federal projects. For non-federal projects, all animal care charges are melded together into one rate charged to the project. That is, the per diem cost for the animal PLUS the ACICR are added together and charged to the project. For federal projects, the two charges are separated. Thus, on a federal project, the per diem charge is part of Total Direct Costs, and the ACICR is part of indirect cost recovery. On a non-federal project, the combined charge is part of indirect cost exclusions.
ACIP Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) consists of 15 experts in fields associated with immunization who have been selected by the Secretary of the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services to provide advice and guidance to the Secretary, the Assistant Secretary for Health, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on the most effective means to prevent vaccine-preventable diseases.
ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification in Advancd Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) is a requirement for graduation from Stanford Schol of Medicine.
ACMI American College of Medical Informatics The American College of Medical Informatics (ACMI) is a college of elected fellows who have made significant and sustained contributions to the field of medical informatics.
ACO Administrative Contracting Officer Individual who may receive a contracting delegation of authority from the Government Contracting Officer to perform certain specific administrative responsibilities by a government contract or grant. The Government contracting Officers retain overall responsibility for their agreements, which they are not permitted to delegate to the ACO. Frequently the representative from Office of Naval Research (ONR) is designated as the ACO at Stanford.
ACOG American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists ACOG works primarily in four areas: o Serving as a strong advocate for quality health care for women. o Maintaining the highest standards of clinical practice and continuing education for its members. o Promoting patient education and stimulating patient understanding of and involvement in medical care. o Increasing awareness among its members and the public of the changing issues facing women's health care.
ACOS Associate Chief of Staff Associate Chief of Staff
ACOS American College of Surgeons The American College of Surgeons is a scientific and educational association of surgeons that was founded in 1913 to improve the quality of care for the surgical patient by setting high standards for surgical education and practice.
ACP American College of Physicians The American College of Physicians (ACP) is the nation's largest medical specialty society. Its mission is to enhance the quality and effectiveness of health care by fostering excellence and professionalism in the practice of medicine.
ACP-ASIM American College of Physicians-American Society of Internal Medicine American College of Physicians-American Society of Internal Medicine
ACR American College of Rheumatology The American College of Rheumatology (ACR) is the professional organization of rheumatologists and associated health professionals who share a dedication to healing, preventing disability, and curing the more than 100 types of arthritis and related disabling and sometimes fatal disorders of the joints, muscles, and bones. Members include practicing physicians, research scientists, nurses, physical and occupational therapists, psychologists, and social workers.
ACR Asset Center Representative Asset Center Representative - Department Property Administrative - assigned for a steward organization
ACRC Aging Clinic Research Center (Palo Alto VA) The Aging Clinical Research Center is designed to examine changes in mental function across the lifespan. In particular ACRC is concerned with Alzheimer's Disease (senile dementia), Age-Associated Cognitive Decline (normal changes in cognitive function seen in older adults), depression in aging, sleep disorders in aging and lifespan changes in complex tasks such as aircraft pilot performance. The Center is funded in part by the NIH, the Veteran's Administration, and the State of California.
ACRP Association of Clinical Research Professionals ACRP is a primary resource for clinical research professionals in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device industries, as well as those in hospital, academic medical centers, and physician office settings.
ACS American College of Surgeons The American College of Surgeons is a scientific and educational association of surgeons that was founded in 1913 to improve the quality of care for the surgical patient by setting high standards for surgical education and practice.
ACS American Chemical Society The American Chemical Society is a self-governed individual membership organization in all fields of chemistry
ACS American Cancer Society With chartered divisions throughout the country and over 3,400 local offices, the American Cancer Society (ACS) is committed to fighting cancer through balanced programs of research, education, patient service, advocacy, and rehabilitation.
ACTG Aids Clinical Trial Group (Stanford) Aids Clinical Trial Group (Stanford)
ACTU AIDS Clinical Trial Unit The Stanford AIDS Clinical Trial Unit (ACTU) carries out research trials in HIV and AIDS. The clinic is a part of a large NIH cooperative group known as the AIDS Clinical Trials Group (ACTG). It is staffed by specialized nurses, doctors, and support staff committed to providing excellent care. The staff work with research clients and primary care physicians to coordinate the HIV care of each patient.
AD&D Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance that pays benefits if an accident causes the death of the insured person. A benefit may also be payable for the accidental loss of limb, sight, hearing and/or speech.
ADA American Diabetes Association The American Diabetes Association is the nation's leading nonprofit health organization providing diabetes research, information and advocacy. (Founded in 1940).
ADA Americans with Disability Act ADA prohibits discrimination and ensures equal opportunity for persons with disabilities in employment, State and local government services, public accommodations, commercial facilities, and transportation. It also mandates the establishment of TDD/telephone relay services.
ADA American Diatectic Association the American Dietetic Association is the nation's largest organization of food and nutrition professionals. (Founded 1917).
ADAMHA Alcohol, Drug Abuse, and Mental Health Administration An agency in the US Department of Health and Human Services that was replaced in 1992 by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). In reorganizing ADAMHA into SAMHSA, the three ADAMHA research institutes, the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), and the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), were moved to the National Institutes of Health. What remain in SAMHSA are the substance abuse and mental health services programs.
AdBoard Advisory Board The Advisory Board is composed of seven Full Professors who serve three-year terms. They are elected by members of the Academic Council in a process intended to achieve proportional representation of the Professoriate by field and size. All recommendations for faculty appointments, promotions, reappointments, and dismissals, and recommen-dations for the creation of new academic departments must be submitted by the President to the Advisory Board prior to their submission to the Board of Trustees for final approval. The Advisory Board also is authorized to make policy recommendations to the President and to address any other matters the President may choose to refer to it. In addition, this Board has formal responsibilities and functions related to faculty discipline, academic freedom, and faculty grievance procedures at Stanford.
ADDTC Alzheimer's Disease Diagnostic and Treatment Center The Stanford/VA Alzheimer's Center has been providing a range of services for over 17 years to individuals with Alzheimer's disease or other dementias and their caregivers. The major goal has been to keep patients in the community and avoid or postpone institutionalization.
ADE Adverse Drug Event Adverse Drug Event
ADHF American Digestive Health Foundation The American Digestive Health Foundation aims to advance digestive health through financial support of research and education in the cause, prevention, diagnosis, treatment and cure of digestive and liver diseases.
ADL Activities of Daily Living Activities of Daily Living -Daily routine of self-care activities such as dressing, bathing and eating.
ADR Adverse Drug Reaction ADR is any adverse effect associated with the use of drugs, including both anticipated and unanticipated effects, consequence of overdosage, abuse, withdrawal, and therapeutic failure. Any ADR or Suspected Drug Event (SDE) is reportable if it was serious enough to require a change in therapy (ie, drug discontinuation, dosage reduction, or initiation of an additional therapeutic intervention to manage the reaction). Call the Department of Pharmacy.
ADR Adverse Drug Reaction An adverse event associated with the use of medication
ADT Admission-Discharge Transfer The core component of a hospital information system that maintains and updates the hospital census.
AE Adverse Experience A toxic reaction to a treatment under study. In the CPCRA all Grade 4, life-threatening toxicities and deaths are adverse experiences, irrespective of whether or not they are believed to be due to study drug, as are any toxicities that require permanent discontinuation of study drug.
AEGIS AIDS Education Global Information System AEGiS began in the mid-1980s and has continued to be the definitive web-based reference for HIV/AIDS-related information.
AERA American Educational Research Association The American Educational Research Association is concerned with improving the educational process by encouraging scholarly inquiry related to education and by promoting the dissemination and practical application of research results.
AFC Arbor Free Clinic Arbor Free Clinic (AFC) was founded in 1990 by a group of Stanford University medical students. It is a free clinic, providing health care services to the underserved population in the local communities around Stanford. The clinic is entirely managed and staffed by medical students with support from volunteer physicians and students from the undergraduate campus. At Arbor, medical students are offered unique opportunities to be involved in providing preventive medicine and primary care to a challenging patient population, to initiate health care projects, and to learn about health care management.
AFIP Armed Forces Institute of Pathology The Armed Forces Institute of Pathology (AFIP) is a tri-service agency of the Department of Defense specializing in pathology consultation, education and research. All Stanford radiology fellows are eligible to take a summer elective at Registry of Radiologic Pathology at the Armed Forces Institute of Pathology (AFIP) in Washington, D.C
AFMR American Federation for Medical Research Established in 1940, the American Federation for Medical Research is an international multi-disciplinary association of scientists engaged in all areas of biomedical investigation-patient-oriented, translational, and basic research.
AFOSR Air Force Office of Scientific Research AFOSR manages all basic research conducted by the U.S. Air Force.
AFUD American Foundation for Urologic Disease The mission of the American Foundation for Urologic Disease is the prevention and cure of urologic disease,through the expansion of patient education,Public Awareness,Research and Advocacy.
AGA American Gastroenterological Association The American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) was founded in 1897.Membership is limited to physicians, researchers and/or educators whose primary practice, research and/or teaching involves the functions and disorders of the digestive system.
AGM Administrative Guide Memo The Administrative Guide Memos provide the policy and procedures for the University.
AGS American Geriatrics Society The American Geriatrics Society (AGS) is the premier professional organization of health care providers dedicated to improving the health and well-being of all older adults. With an active membership of over 6,000 health care professionals, the AGS has a long history of effecting change in the provision of health care for older adults. In the last decade, the Society has become a pivotal force in shaping attitudes, policies and practices regarding health care for older people.
AHA American Heart Association The AHA mission is to reduce disability and death from cardiovascular diseases and stroke.
AHA American Hospital Association The American Hospital Association (AHA) is the national organization that represents and serves all types of hospitals, health care networks, and their patients and communities. Close to 5,000 hospitals, health care systems, networks, other providers of care and 37,000 individual members come together to form the AHA.
AHAF American Health Assistance Foundation The American Health Assistance Foundation (AHAF) awards grants for basic research on the causes of or treatments for age-related and degenerative diseases. Standard Awards of the Alzheimer's Disease Research Program are awarded based on the scientific merit of the proposed research and its relevance to improving our understanding of Alzheimer's disease.
AHC Association of American Health Centers The Association of Academic Health Centers (AHC) is a national, non-profit organization dedicated to improving the health of the people by advancing the leadership of academic health centers in health professions education, biomedical and health services research, and health care delivery.
AHCPR Agency for Health Care Policy and Research Agency for Health Care Policy and Research
AHEAD Asset and Health Dynamics Among the Oldest Old The Asset and Health Dynamics Among the Oldest Old (AHEAD) is an HRS auxiliary study, also known as Aging and Health in America. It centers on "data to address a broad range of scientific questions focused on the interplay of resources and late life health transitions."
AHIA American Industrial Hygiene Association The Association of Health Insurance Advisors (AHIA) mission is to provide leadership in sustaining and improving the business environment for those agents and advisors marketing a broad range of products and services including medical, long term care, critical illness, and disability insurance as well as Section 125 Plans and COBRA administration issues. AHIA serves as the advocate voice of those advisors and assists in enhancing the professional skills and knowledge of its members. In September 1990, the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors.
AHIMA American Health Information Management Association The American Health Information Management Association is the community of professionals engaged in health information management, providing support to members and strengthening the industry and profession.
AHP Allied Health Professional An individual trained to perform services in the care of patients other than a physician or registered nurse; includes a variety of therapy technicians (e.g., pulmonary), radiology technicians, physical therapists, etc.