Glossary of Terms
VA Caribbean Healthcare System
- ACA - Advanced Clinical Access
- AIS - Automated Information System
- CBOC -Community-Based Outpatient Clinic
- CCHT - Community Care Home Telehealth Program
- CCU - Coronary Care Unit
- CLC - Community Living Center
- DAV - Disabled American Veterans
- DNR - Do Not Resuscitate
- ER - Emergency Room
- GEM - Geriatric Evaluation and Management Clinic
- HBPC - Home-Based Primary Care
- HIPAA - Health Insurance Portability and Accounting Act
- ICCU - Intermidiate Coronary Care Unit
- IPA - In-Person Authentication - MHV
- ISO - Information Security Officer
- MCCF - Medical Care Cost Funds (Billing)
- MHV - My HealtheVet
- MICU - Medical Intensive Care Unit
- NCA - National Cemetery Administration
- NSC or SC 0% - Non-Service Connected
- OPA - Outpatient Annex
- OPC - Outpatient Clinic
- PAICU - Psychiatric Acute Inpatient Care Unit
- PERC - Patient Education Resourses Center
- PICL - Patient Information Center Library
- ROI - Release of Information
- SCI/D - Spinal Cord Injury & Disorders
- SCI-HC - Spinal Cord Home Care Program
- SICU - Surgery Intensive Care Unit
- TDD - Telecommunications Deaf Device
- VA - Department of Veterans Affairs
- VACHS - VA Caribbean Healthcare System
- VCS - VA Canteen and Retail Store
- VAMC - Veterans Affairs Medical Center
- VBA- Veterans Benefits Administration
- VHA - Veterans Health Administration
