Glossary

American Health Information Community

Authority Having Jurisdiction

Agency for Healthcare Quality and Research (formerly AHCPR) (DHHS)

Air Handling Unit

American Insurance Association

American Institute of Architects

American Institute of Chemical Engineers

Association of Independent Clinical Research Contractors (United Kingdom)

Agency for International Development

Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome

A severe immunological disorder caused by the retrovirus HIV, resulting in a defect in cell-mediated immune response that is manifested by increased susceptibility to opportunistic infections and to certain rare cancers, especially Kaposi's sarcoma. Primarily venereal routes transmit it or exposure to contaminated blood or blood products.

American Industrial Hygiene Association

Association for Automatic Identification and Mobility

Active Ingredient Manufacturer

American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering

Active Implantable Medical Device Directive

Food Additive Identification Number (ORA AofC code)

Archival Information Package

Abbreviated Inspection Policy

The number of times the total air volume of a defined space is replaced in a given unit of time. This is computed by dividing the total volume of the subject space (in cubic feet) into the total volume of air exhausted from (or supplied to) the space per unit of time.

Filtration systems that may be freestanding or installed in a ceiling or wall to remove contaminants such as bacteria, viruses, and dust from the air. Air cleaners may incorporate HEPA filters.

Any particulate matter, gas, or combination thereof, other than water vapor or natural air.

Rate of air exchange expressed as number of air changes per unit time and calculated by dividing the volume of air delivered in the unit of time by the volume of the space.

Schematically shows rooms and zones served by an air handler, with air balance requirements, and often room pressures.

The sampling for and measuring of contaminants in the air.