I mean JCAHO--ha

Posted By: thumby on 2007-11-02
In Reply to: I believe that is only if the company is compliant with JCHO rules. Not all companies are. - thumbyt

Subject: I mean JCAHO--ha

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cc's versus ccs of fluid? - which is correct? nm
- where I work cc is considered a "dangerous" abbreviation. - tired fingers
- Thank you both. - appreciate it. nm
- cubic centimeter(s) - thumby
  - I'm not allow to put either. We use mL. - MslaMT
    - I was under the impression it was JCAH mandated to write ml instead of cc. NM - Ditto here
      - I have a few former accounts that insist on cc. nm - MslaMT
      - I believe that is only if the company is compliant with JCHO rules. Not all companies are. - thumbyt
        I mean JCAHO--ha - thumby

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