CWDS Glossary
The CWDS Glossary includes a List of Acronyms and defined terms captured from various models, reports, and other artifacts pertaining to the Child Welfare System – California Automated Response and Engagement System (CWS-CARES) Project. The Glossary standardizes terms used across the various project disciplines; each term is defined with its meaning specific to the project domain.
The State may update the CWDS Glossary at any time. Any questions please contact CWDS Communications.
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California Government Operations (GOVOPS)
GovOps was established in July 2013 as a result of the Governor’s Reorganization Plan 2. Our mission is to improve management and accountability of government programs, increase programmatic effectiveness, and promote better and more coordinated operational decisions.
California Health and Human Services (CHHS) Agency (CalHHS)
A state office that oversees twelve departments and five offices that provide a range of health care services, social services, mental health services, alcohol and drug services, income assistance, and public health services to Californians from all walks of life. More than 33,000 people work for departments in CHHS at state headquarters in Sacramento, regional offices throughout the state, state institutions and residential facilities serving the mentally ill and people with developmental disabilities.
California Immunization Registry (CAIR)
The CDPH Gateway CAIR IZ Portal is the central point of contact for providers who wish to submit immunization data electronically to any of the seven CDPH CAIR regional registries.
California Longitudinal Pupil Achievement Data System (CALPADS)
A CDE longitudinal data system used to maintain individual-level data including student demographics, course data, discipline, assessments, staff assignments, and other data for state and federal reporting.
California Office of HIPPA Implementation (CalOHI)
The California Office of Health Information Integrity (CalOHII) is responsible for ensuring applicable California state departments are compliant with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and other related state and federal laws.
CalOHII is a resource to all state departments on HIPAA to help them safeguard their constituents’ protected health information from unauthorized access or disclosures.
Business Team Definition:
"Responsible for ensuring applicable California state departments are compliant with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and other related state and federal laws.
CalOHI is a resource to all state departments on HIPAA to help them safeguard their constituents’ protected health information from unauthorized access or disclosures."
CalOHII is a resource to all state departments on HIPAA to help them safeguard their constituents’ protected health information from unauthorized access or disclosures.
Business Team Definition:
"Responsible for ensuring applicable California state departments are compliant with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and other related state and federal laws.
CalOHI is a resource to all state departments on HIPAA to help them safeguard their constituents’ protected health information from unauthorized access or disclosures."
California Relay Service (CRS)
A telecommunications relay service, which provides full telephone accessibility to people who are deaf, hard of hearing or speech disabled.
California Sex and Arson Registry (CSAR)
California's mandated repository for sex and arson registration information used by law enforcement agencies (LEAs) to register sex and arson offenders pursuant to California Penal Code (PC) sections 290 and 457.1.
California's Integrated Core Practice Model (ICPM)
A guide that captures the effective and essential principles and practices for serving children and youth in child welfare, behavioral health, and juvenile probation.
CalWORKs Information Network (CalWIN)
CalWIN consists of 18 counties that represent approximately 38 percent of the state's welfare caseload. CalWIN is also the name of the system used by the CalWIN consortium.
Capacity
The number of children and/or non-minor dependents for whom a facility or home may provide care and supervision.