Q: Is a list of acceptable abbreviations required?
A. Any reasonable approach to standardizing abbreviations, acronyms, and symbols is acceptable. Examples include:
- Standardized abbreviations developed by the individual organization.
- Use of a published reference source. However, if multiple abbreviations, symbols or acronyms are used for the same term, the organization identifies what will be used to eliminate any ambiguity.
- A decision that individuals who work in the organization may use any abbreviation, acronym, or symbol that is not on the list of unacceptable abbreviations. However, if multiple abbreviations, symbols, or acronyms exist for the same term, the organization identifies what will be used to eliminate ambiguity.