Official "Do Not Use" List
*Exception: A “trailing zero” may be used only where required to demonstrate the level of precision of the value being reported, such as for laboratory results, imaging studies that report size of lesions, or catheter/tube sizes. It may not be used in medication orders or other medication-related documentation. Development of the "Do Not Use" ListIn 2001, The Joint Commission issued a Sentinel Event Alert on the subject of medical abbreviations. A year later, its Board of Commissioners approved a National Patient Safety Goal requiring accredited organizations to develop and implement a list of abbreviations not to use. In 2004, The Joint Commission created its “Do Not Use” List to meet that goal. In 2010, NPSG.02.02.01 was integrated into the Information Management standards as elements of performance 2 and 3 under IM.02.02.01. In 2021, a FAQ was developed to address the key concepts organizations need to understand regarding the use of terminology, definitions, abbreviations, acronyms, symbols and dose designations. For More Information
Who oversees Do not use abbreviations list?Stemming from concern about errors regarding the interpretation of abbreviations that have been used in the past, the Joint Commission has developed a list of Official “DO NOT USE” abbreviations, which should never be used in clinical settings.
What organization creates recommendations for medical abbreviation use?The Joint Commission has regularly issued updates and regulations on the safe use of medical abbreviations and in fact, has also published a short list of dangerous medical abbreviations and dose expressions that should never be used.
Which abbreviation is on the TJC do not use list?The 'Do Not Use' abbreviation list includes: QD, QOD, MS04, MgSO4, U, IU, trailing zeros, and naked decimal points (table 1).
Why would a healthcare professional use an abbreviation on the Do Not Use list?49 different types of unapproved abbreviations were used for drug names. Conclusions: A 'Do Not Use' list is effective in reducing error-prone abbreviations. Reinforcements of the 'Do Not Use' list further improves prescriber adherence.
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Which organization compiled a list of do not use abbreviations for facilities accredited by their organization?
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