Glossary?of Acronyms

What to know

These are the common acronyms used in the Toolkit for Technology-based Partner Services.

Acronyms

Acronym

  • Meaning

    • AKA

  • also known as

    • CBOs

    • community-based organizations

    CDC

    • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

    DIS

    • disease intervention specialist

    FAQ/A

    • frequently asked questions/answers

    HIPAA

    • Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act

    IM

    • instant message or instant messaging

    IT

  • information technology

    • IPN

    • internet partner notification

    IPS

    • internet partner services

    ISP

  • internet service providers

    • MSM

    • men who have sex with men

    MMWR

    • Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report (CDC)

    NGOs

    • nongovernmental organizations

    NCSD

    • National Coalition of STD Directors

    OOJ

    • out of jurisdiction

    OP

    • original patient

    OR

  • odds ratio

    • PN

  • partner notification

    • PCRS

    • partner counseling and referral services

    PS

  • partner services

    • SNS

    • social networking sites

    STD*MIS

    • STD data management information system

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    National Center for HIV, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and Tuberculosis Prevention; About Division of STD Prevention