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for programming policy recommendations. The panel includes
representatives of the Surgeons General of the Military
Departments, the ASD(HA), and the ASD(CFO).
Drug Dispensing. The issuance of one or more doses of prescribed
medication in containers that are correctly labeled to indicate
the name of the patient, the contents of the container, and all
other vital information needed to facilitate correct patient
usage and drug administration.
Dumbwaiter. A small vertical lift which is dedicated to the
movement of carts, tote boxes and other similarly-sized items.
Generally this term implies manual loading and unloading of the
cargo.
EA.
Economic Analysis.
Economic Analysis (EA). A cost benefit analysis done to identify
the relative cost-effectiveness of delivering healthcare to a
projected beneficiary population under different MTF sizing
scenarios. PL 97-337 (15 October 1982), amending Section 1087 of
Title 10, U.S.C., requires an Economic Analysis be done to
determine the space to be programmed in MTFs for military
retirees and their dependents.
EEG.
Electroencephalogramy.
EIA.
Electronic Industries Alliance.
http://www.eia.org/
Electrical Life Support Equipment. Electrically powered
equipment whose continuous operation is necessary to maintain a
patient's life.
Elevator Population. The people (and other users) affecting the
elevators in question.
EMCS.
Energy Monitoring and Control System.
EMS.
Emergency Medical Service.
EPA.
Environmental Protection Agency.
http://www.epa.gov/
EPABX. Electronic Private Automatic Branch Exchange--telephone
switch.
Equipment Grounding Bus. A grounding terminal bus in the feeder
circuit of the branch circuit distribution panel that serves a
particular area.
Equipment System. A system of feeders and branch circuits
arranged for automatic or manual connection to the alternate
power source and which serves primarily three phase power
equipment.
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