Terms, pronunciations and meanings
The words of Health's Work and of the health-facility field, in plain language. Health's Work terms are marked as such; industry terms are explained as they are used in the standard. Each entry links to the provision where the term is set out.
A two-letter code for a sector specialty, used with HWA, as in HWA-II-MS. The first letter is the class: M Medical, H Health research and education, R Residential, I Infrastructure, P Wellness and performance. Codes are permanent once issued and never reused.
The levels above a program's base level, earned through enhancements: one star, two stars or three stars. Each level includes the requirements of the levels below it. HWC, HWM and HWO each have their own stars.
The standing of HWM or HWO: Active (renewed within the last year), Lapsed (not renewed), Suspended (an unresolved deficiency affecting occupant safety) or Revoked (withdrawn). HWC carries no status; it stays as awarded.
Replaced by a later edition. A superseded edition stays readable at its permanent links, and projects registered under it continue to use it.