DNV
Medical abbreviation · Hospital
| Stands for | DNV Healthcare |
|---|---|
| Categories | Medical |
DNV stands for DNV Healthcare, a hospital abbreviation.
Accreditation organization approved by Medicare to accredit US hospitals, offering an alternative to The Joint Commission. Its NIAHO standards integrate ISO 9001 quality management.
Example: Hospital switched accreditor to DNV; annual survey scheduled for spring.
Usage notes
DNV is a Norwegian company whose name came from Det Norske Veritas; it received Medicare deeming authority for hospitals in 2008. Unlike the three-year Joint Commission cycle, DNV surveys hospitals every year. Hospitals may also pursue ISO 9001 certification through DNV.
Related abbreviations
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- CM – Case management
- CMO – Chief medical officer
- CN – Charge nurse
- CNO – Chief nursing officer
- CTICU – Cardiothoracic intensive care unit
- CVICU – Cardiovascular intensive care unit
- DON – Director of nursing
- ECF – Extended care facility
- ED – Emergency department
- ER – Emergency room
- EVS – Environmental services
- FQHC – Federally qualified health center
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This entry is for general education and is not medical advice. Abbreviation use varies between institutions; always confirm in context.