ABCs Part III

In the first part and second part of this series, we introduced abbreviations for jobs, treatments, organizations, laws and diagnoses. In this part, we’ll review additional general abbreviations and acronyms as well as a few resources and programs available to Ohioans.

General

ABI (Acquired Brain Injury): an ABI is a brain injury that happens after birth and is not hereditary or congenital. There are two types: traumatic (TBI) and non-traumatic (NTBI). While TBIs are more commonly discussed, NTBIs like strokes or meningitis can be just as life-altering.

ADL (Activities of Daily Living): another term for personal care activities. These are activities that are fundamental to independent life and include bathing, getting in and out of a bed or a chair, moving around and eating.

BIP (Behavior Intervention Plan): a written improvement plan created for a student based on the outcome of the functional behavior assessment (FBA). It is a part of the IEP and should include a plan for addressing challenging behaviors.

DTx (Day Treatment): as the name suggests, this is treatment for an individual that does not require 24-hour care. Most DTx is considered intensive outpatient care that targets a specific goal.

EI (Early Intervention): services and support provided to babies and young children with delays and disabilities. EI can include many types of therapy and is done in the family’s home in Ohio. Statistics show that around 90% of parents feel that EI improves their child’s ability to learn and develop.

FBA (Functional Behavior Assessment): a process that identifies specific behaviors that interfere with a student’s education. This is then used to create a BIP.

LOC (Level of Care): In Ohio, establishing the level of care a person may need is necessary for admission to an ICF or for enrollment in a home and community-based services waiver. The LOC is not intended to be a comprehensive assessment of the person but serves as a foundation for other assessment and service planning. You may also see LCED (level of care eligibility determination) used as the name of the assessment if LOC is used more generally.

MCO (Managed Care Organization): health insurance companies that the Ohio Department of Medicaid pays to provide healthcare services to some people. In Ohio, most people who have Medicaid must join a managed care plan to receive their health care. There are five MCOs in Ohio—Aetna, Buckeye, CareSource, Molina and United Healthcare—and each has specific managed care plans.
 

Programs and Resources

ANCOR (American Network of Community Options & Resources): a community of and for providers for people with disabilities. ANCOR works to shape policy and share solutions to strengthen the ability of community-based providers.

CHIP (Children’s Health Insurance Program): provides low-cost health coverage to children in families that earn too much money to qualify for Medicaid but not enough to buy private insurance.

CQL (The Council on Quality and Leadership): an organization that provides accreditation, training and certification to human service organizations and systems.

OPRA (Ohio Provider Resource Association): a statewide service system leads efforts meets the needs Ohioans with developmental disabilities. OPRA is a community for providers who strive to help their clients and patients increase their independence.

PDP (Parent Directed Program): a statewide Boundless program that puts parents and guardians in control of their loved one’s care.