Useful Acronyms and Abbreviations

OAAS

ADHC – Adult Day Health Care

ADLs – Activities of Daily Living

ADMS – Assistive Devices Medical Supplies

ATP – Assistive Technology Professional

APS – Adult Protective Services

CAPs – Clinical Assessment Protocols

CAPS – Clinical Assessment Protocols Summary

CCW – Community Choices Waiver

CIR – Critical Incident Reports

CMS – Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

CQI – Continuous Quality Improvement

DAL – Division of Administrative Law

DDQ – Degree of Difficulty Questions

DMC – Data Management Contractor

DSP – Direct Service Provider

DSW – Direct Service Worker

148W –148-Waiver Form

EAA – Environmental Accessibility Adaptation

EPS – Elderly Protective Services
EVV -- Electronic Visit Verification

FEA – Fiscal Employer Agency

FOC – Freedom of Choice

HCBS – Home and Community-Based Services

HHA – Home Health Agency

HSS – Health Standards Section

IADLs – Instrumental Activities of Daily Living

iHC -- interRAI Home Care

IR – Institutional Risk

IRA – Individual Responsibility Agreement

LaMEDS -- Louisiana Medicaid Eligibility Determination System

LASCA – Louisiana Support Coordination Application

LaSRS® -- Louisiana Service Reporting System

LDH – Louisiana Department of Health

LTC – Long-Term Care

LT-PCS – Long-Term-Personal Care Services

LOC – Level of Care

MCL – My Choice Louisiana

MDS-HC –Minimum Data Set-Home Care

MDS-NF – Minimum Data Set-Nursing Facility

MFP – Money Follows the Person

MPL – My Place Louisiana

MPSW – Medicaid Program Supports and Waivers

NF – Nursing Facility

NF LOC – Nursing Facility Level of Care

OPTS – OAAS Participant Tracking System

OT – Occupational Therapy

PA – Prior Authorization

PACE – Program for All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly

PAS – Personal Assistance Services

PERS – Personal Emergency Response System

PCP – Person Centered Planning

PI – Program Integrity

PLI – Patient Liability Income

PLT – Provider Locator Tool

POC – Plan of Care

PT – Physical Therapy

PW - Pathway

RFSR – Request for Services Registry

RO – Office of Aging and Adult Services Regional Office

RR – Responsible Representative

RUGs – Resource Utilization Groups

SC – Support Coordinator

SCA - Support Coordination Agency

SCD – Support Coordination Contact Documentation

SCM – Support Coordination Monitoring

SCS – Support Coordinator Supervisor

SHARe – Service Hour Allocation of Resources

SIMS – Statewide Incident Management System

SMT – Skilled Maintenance Therapy

SO – Office of Aging and Adult Services State Office

SOE – Summary of Evidence

SPOE – Single Point of Entry

SRI – Statistical Resources, Inc.

SRP – Service Review Panel

SSI – Supplemental Security Income

TC – Transition Coordinator

TISC – Transition Intensive Support Coordination

TS – Transition Services

TSF – Transition Services Form

VA – Veteran’s Administration

OCDD

90L - Request for Medical Eligibility Determination (BHSF Form 90-L)

AAIDD - American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

ADA - Americans with Disabilities Act

ADHC - Adult Day Health Care

ADL - Activities of Daily Living

AFDC - Aid to Dependent Children

AGPS/ISIS - Advanced Government Purchasing System/Integrated Statewide Information System

AIP - Human Services Accountability and Implementation Plan

AMPAR - Annual Management and Program Analysis Report

APS - Adult Protective Services

ARR - Annual Resident Review

AT - Assistive Technology

ATM - Automated Teller Machine

BHSF - Bureau of Health Services Financing

BIC - Behavior Intervention Committee

BIP - Behavior Intervention Plan

BMAC - Bureau of Media and Communications

BSP - Behavior Support Plan

CAP - Corrective Action Plan

CASA - Court Appointed Special Advocate

CC - Children’s Choice (Waiver)

CC - Civil Code

CCP - Code of Civil Procedure

CFO - Central Financial Office

CFR - Code of Federal Regulations

CIR - Critical Incident Report

CLS - Community Living Supports

CMS - Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

CO - Central Office (Office for Citizens with Developmental Disabilities)

COIRS - Central Office Incident Reporting System

COOP - Continuity of Operation Planning

CPOC - Comprehensive Plan of Care

CP - Cerebral Palsy

CPR - Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

CPS - Child Protective Services

CQI - Continuous Quality Improvement

CQL - The Council on Quality and Leadership

CSPD - Comprehensive System of Personnel Development

CSRA - Community Services Regional Administrator

CSS - Community Support Specialist

CST - Community Support Teams

D&E - Diagnosis and Evaluation

DAL - Division of Administrative Law

D/C - Discontinue

DCFS - Department of Children & Family Services

DD - Developmental Disability

DDC - Developmental Disabilities Council

DD SNAP - Developmental Disabilities Support Needs Assessment Profile

DHH - Department of Health and Hospitals

DME - Durable Medical Equipment

DNP - Developmental Neuropsychiatric Program

DOA - Division of Administration

DSP - Direct Support Professional

DSP - Direct Service Provider

DSS - Department of Social Services

DSW - Direct Support Worker

DSW - Direct Service Worker

Dx - Diagnosis

EDA - Elderly and Disabled Adult

EDGAR - Education Department General Administrative Regulations

EFL - Extended Family Living

EIP - Early Intervention Program

EIS - Early Intervention Service

EMT - Executive Management Team

EPO - Emergency Preparedness Officer

EPS - Elderly Protective Services

EPSDT - Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostics and Treatment

ER - Emergency Room

ERS - Emergency Response Systems

ERT - Entry Review Team

ES - EarlySteps

EUS - Entry Unit Staff

F/EA - Fiscal/Employer Agent

FEMA - Federal Emergency Management Agency

FFF - Flexible Family Funds

FHF - Families Helping Families

FFY - Federal Fiscal Year

FI - Fiscal Intermediary

FOC - Freedom of Choice

FSC - Family Support Coordination

FTE - Full-Time Employee

FY - Fiscal Year

GAA - General Appropriation Act

GAB - General Appropriation Bill

GED - General Educational Development

GODA - Governor’s Office for Disability Affairs

GPI - General Performance Information (GPI) Indicator

GPSORC - Guidelines for Planning State Office Review Committee

GUI - Graphic User Interface

HCBS - Home and Community-Based Services

HIPAA - Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act

HRC - Human Rights Committee

HSA/D - Human Services Authorities and/or Districts

HSAIP - Human Services Accountability and Implementation Plan

HSIC - Human Services Interagency Council

HSRI - Human Services Research Institute

HSS - Health Standards Section

HUD - U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

ICF/DD - Intermediate Care Facility for Persons with Developmental Disabilities

ICC - Interagency Coordinating Council

ICAP - Inventory of Client and Agency Planning

IDEA - Individuals with Disabilities Education Act

IDT - Interdisciplinary Team

IEE - Independent Education Evaluation

IEP - Individual Education Plan

IER - Individual Entry Review

IFS - Individual and Family Support

IFSP - Individualized Family Service Plan

ISIS - Integrated Statewide Information System

ISR - Individual Supports Review

IT – Information Technology

ITS - Individual Tracking System

JLCB - Joint Legislative Committee on the Budget

LAC - Louisiana Administrative Code

LACAN - Louisiana Citizens for Action Now

LASCA - Louisiana Support Coordination Application

LaCHIP - Louisiana Children’s Health Insurance Program

LAMIG - Louisiana Medicaid Infrastructure Grant

LaPAS - Louisiana Performance Accountability System

LA Plus - Louisiana Plus

La. R.S. - Louisiana Revised Statute

LASCA - Louisiana Support Coordination Application

LATAN - Louisiana Assistive Technology Access Network

LAWRRIS - Louisiana Registry and Recipient Information System

LDDO - Local Developmental Disabilities Office

LEA - Local Education Agency

LGE - Local Governing Entity

LGSI - Louisiana Guardianship Services, Inc.

LOC - Level of Care

LOCET - Level of Care Eligibility Tool

LRS - Louisiana Rehabilitation Services

LTC - Long-term Care MARS - Medication Administration Record Sheet

MDE - Multi-disciplinary Evaluation

MDT - Multi-disciplinary Team

MEDS - Medicaid Eligibility Data System

MFP - Money Follows the Person

MI - Mental Illness

MMIS - Medicaid Management Information System

MOU - Memorandum of Understanding

MR - Mental Retardation

MRC - Mortality Review Committee

MR/DD - Mental Retardation/Developmental Disabilities

N/A - Not Applicable

NASDDDS - National Association of State Directors of Developmental Disability Services

NCI - National Core Indicators

NF - Nursing Facility

NIMS - National Incident Management System

NOW - New Opportunities Waiver

NVRA - National Voter Registration Act of 1993

NVRAP - National Voter Registration Act Policy

NVRP - National Voter Registration Policy

OAAS - Office of Aging and Adult Services

OBH - Office of Behavioral Health

OCDD - Office for Citizens with Developmental Disabilities

OCS - Office of Community Services

OCR - Office of Civil Rights

OESE - U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Elementary & Secondary Education

OI - Operational Instruction

OMB - Office of Management and Budget

OPB - Office of Planning and Budget

OPH – Office of Public Health

OSEP - Office of Special Education Programs

OT - Occupational Therapy

OTIS - Online Tracking Incident System

PA - Prior and Post Authorization

PAS/RAS - Preadmission Screening/Readmission Screening

PASRR - Pre-Admission Screening and Resident Review

PCA - Personal Care Attendant

PCP - Person-Centered Planning PIN - Personal Identification Number

POC - Plan of Care

POC - Plan of Correction

POM - Personal Outcome Measure

POW - Personal Outcomes Worksheet

PSC - Private Support Coordinator

PT - Physical Therapy

QA - Quality Assurance

QE - Quality Enhancement

QI - Quality Improvement

QM - Quality Management

QMRP - Qualified Mental Retardation Professional

RA - Regional Authorities

RA - Remittance Advice

RACs - Regional Advisory Committees

RAU - Regional Administrative Unit

RC - Resource Center

RFP - Requests for Proposals

RFSR - Request for Services Registry

ROW - Residential Options Waiver

R.S. - Revised Statute

AC - State Advisory Committee

SC - Support Coordination (Case Management)

CA - Support Coordination Agency

SCI - Support Coordination Interview

SE - Supported Employment

SEA - State Education Plan

SFP - Standards for Payment

SICC - State Interagency Coordinating Council

SIL - Supported Independent Living

SIS - Support Intensity Scale

SL - Supported Living

SOA - Statement of Approval

SOD - Statement of Denial

SOE - Statement of Eligibility

SP - Support Plan SP - Support Profile

SPOE - Single Point of Entry

SPOE ES - System Point of Entry (EarlySteps)

SQL - Structured Query Language

SRI - Statistical Resources, Inc.

SSA - Social Security Administration

SSC - Supports and Services Center

SSD1 - Special School District 1

SSDI - Social Security Disability Insurance

SSI - Supplemental Security Income

ST - Speech Therapy

SUN - Screening for Urgency of Need

SURS - Surveillance Utilization Review System

SW - Supports Waiver

TANF - Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

TPL - Third Party Liability

TSO - Transition Services Officers

UNISYS - USC - United States Code

USDE - United States Department of Education

USPS - United States Postal Service

VA - Veterans Administration

WAC - Waiver Assistance and Compliance

Government Agencies

HUD

Housing and Urban Development

SAMHSA

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

Veterans Affairs

HHS

Health and Human Services

CMS

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

HRSA

Health Resources and Services Administration

CDC

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

NIH

National Institutes of Health

FEMA

Federal Emergency Management Agency

USDA

United States Department of Agriculture

DOE

Department of Education

DOL

Department of Labor

DOJ

Department of Justice

SSA

Social Security Administration

USICH

United States Interagency Council on Homelessness

Behavioral Health Acronyms

ABA

Applied Behavior Analysis

ACT

Assertive Community Treatment

ASAM

American Society of Addiction Medicine

BHC

Behavioral Health Center

CBT

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

CMHC

Community Mental Health Center

DBT

Dialectical Behavior Therapy

DSM

Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders

EBP

Evidence-Based Practice

EMDR

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprogramming (therapy for trauma)

NAMI

National Alliance on Mental Illness

SUD

Substance Use Disorder

TAY

Transition-Age Youth

BIRP

Type of case note (Behavior, Intervention, Response, Plan)

Housing Acronyms

BoSCoC

Balance of State Continuum of Care

CAP

Coordinated Access Point (entry point for homeless services)

CoC

Continuum of Care (a regional coalition of agencies that work together using federal, state, and private funding to address and end homelessness; also a funding type available through HUD)

ESG

Emergency Solutions Grant (funding type available through HUD, administered by state governments and local MPCs)

FMR

Fair Market Rent

HCV

Housing Choice Voucher

HPRP

Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program (deprecated)

LIHTC

Low-Income Housing Tax Credit

PHA

Public Housing Authority

PSH

Permanent Supportive Housing

RRH

Rapid Re-Housing

S+C

Shelter Plus Care (type of PSH program)

SRO

Single Room Occupancy

SSO

Supportive Services Only

SSVF

Supportive Services for Veteran Families

TANF

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

Transitional Housing

VASH

Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing

VAWA

Violence Against Women Act (applies to all genders equally regarding domestic violence, dating violence, intimate partner violence, sexual assault, and stalking)

GIPR

Type of case note (Goal, Information/Intervention, Response, Plan)

Combined BH&H Acronyms

CMHA

Community Mental Health Authority

CSH

Corporation for Supportive Housing

FQHC

Federally Qualified Health Center

ICM

Intensive Case Management

Motivational Interviewing

PATH

Projects for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness

PRSC

Peer Recovery Support Coach

SOAR

SSI/SSDI Outreach, Access, and Recovery

SPMI

Severe and Persistent Mental Illness

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