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California Association of Health Facilities Behavioral Health |
What's BH? | Funding | Medi-Cal | State Hospitals | Glossary |
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Glossary of Common Abbreviations and Acronyms The following is a brief list of terms that are likely to be used in the Department of Mental Health. While not inclusive, the list is designed as an initial glossary. AB - Assembly Bill AHA - American Hospital Association AIDS - Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome AMA - American Medical Association AMI - Alliance for the Mentally Ill APA - American Psychiatric Association or American Psychological Association ASOC - Adult's System of Care BMQA - Board of Medical Quality Assurance (Now known as the Medical Board of California) CAHF - California Association of Health Facilities CALMH - California Association of Local Mental Health Boards and Commissions CAL-OSHA - California Occupational Safety and Health Act CAMHAOA - California Association of Mental Health Advocates for Older Adults CAMHPRA - California Association of Mental Health Patient Rights Advocates CCCMHA - California Council of Community Mental Health Agencies CCF - Community Care Facility CCR - California Code of Regulations CFR - Code of Federal Regulations CHA - California Health Care Association CHHSA - California Health and Human Services Agency CIMH - California Institute for Mental Health CMA - California Medical Association CMAC - California Medical Assistance Commission CMHDA - California Mental Health Directors Association CMHPC - California Mental Health Planning Council CMHS - Center for Mental Health Services (Federal) CNA - California Nurses Association COLA - Cost of Living Adjustment CPA - California Psychiatric Association CRC - Caregiver Resource Center CSAC - California State Association of Counties CSEA - California State Employees Association CWDA - California Welfare Directors Association DD - Developmentally Disabled DDS - Department of Developmental Services DHHS - Department of Health and Human Services (Federal) DHS - Department of Health Services DMH - Department of Mental Health DOF - Department of Finance DRGs - Diagnostically Related Groups DSM IV - Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders Fourth Edition DSS - Department of Social Services ED - Executive Director EEO - Equal Employment Opportunity EPSDT - Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment FEMA - Federal Emergency Management Administration FFP - Federal Financial Participation FFS/MC - Fee-for-Service Medi-Cal FI - Fiscal Intermediary FTE - Full Time Equivalent (Staff) FY - Fiscal Year HCFA - Health Care Financing Administration (Federal) HMO - Health Maintenance Organization HWA - Health and Welfare Agency (predecessor of CHHSA) ICD-10 - International Classification of Diseases (Tenth Edition) ICF - Intermediate Care Facility IMD - Institution for Mental Disease JCAHO - Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations LAN - Local Area Network LAO - Legislative Analyst's Office LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker LOC - Level of Care LPS - Lanterman-Petris-Short Act LTCS - Long Term Care Services LVN - Licensed Vocational Nurse MCP - Managed Care Plan MD - Mentally Disabled or Mentally Disordered (or Doctor of Medicine) MHAC - Mental Health Association of California (aka MHA) MHRC - Mental Health Rehabilitation Centers MIA - Medically Indigent Adult MOU - Memorandum of Understanding MSW - Master of Social Work NAMI - National Alliance for the Mentally Ill NAMI - California California Alliance for the Mentally Ill NIMH - National Institute of Mental Health NOA - Notice of Action OAL - Office of Administrative Law OBRA - Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act OBS - Organic Brain Syndrome OSHPD - Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development PAI - Protection & Advocacy, Inc. PASARR - Preadmission Screening and Annual Resident Review PC - Penal Code PT - Psychiatric Technician or Physical Therapy/Therapist QA - Quality Assurance QI - Quality Improvement RCF - Residential Care Facility RFP - Request for Proposal RN - Registered Nurse SMI - Serious Mental Illness SNF - Skilled Nursing Facility SOC - Systems of Care SSI/SSP - Supplemental Security Income/State Supplementary Program STP - Special Treatment Program TAR - Treatment Authorization Request TBI - Traumatic Brain Injury UR - Utilization Review VOC-REHAB - Related to Vocational-Rehabilitation Issues WIC - Welfare and Institutions Code CALIFORNIA ALLIANCE FOR THE MENTALLY ILL Commonly referred to as CAMI, the California Alliance for the Mentally Ill is one of the largest mental health constituent organizations in California. The purpose of the organization is to provide support and advocacy on behalf of the families of the mentally ill; CAMI is an affiliate of the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI), which has a similar mission on a national level. CALIFORNIA NETWORK OF MENTAL HEALTH CLIENTS The California Network of Mental Health Clients often referred to as the "Network" is a statewide self-help network of mental health clients. Developed with grant money from the National Institute of Mental Health and the State Department of Mental Health, the Network has proven successful in representing the voice of the client to the Department and the Legislature. The Network has been very successful in organizing a series of "Consumer Speaks" conferences to increase awareness within the community. MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION IN CALIFORNIA The Mental Health Association in California is the statewide coordinating organization for the local mental health associations. These associations are not connected to any government entity, and are made up of concerned citizens and professionals interested in the betterment of California's mental health delivery system. |
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