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Arizona Workforce Development Coalition (AWFDC)

About the AWFDC

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The Coalition is organized by the Office of Health Care Workforce Development Department at AHCCCS, the AzAHP and includes members from the eight AHCCCS Managed Care Organizations (MCOs). This group represents ACC, ALTCS, DCS CHP, DES/DDD and ACC-RBHA lines of business. Each line of business has an Alliance. Together we ensure that initiatives across the state of Arizona align with all lines of business Provider needs, AHCCCS & Health Plan policies, and statewide regulations.

Welcome to the Arizona Workforce Development (WFD) page

We’re glad you are here.

Health care professionals, the human beings behind our healthcare system, are a vital asset to improving health equity, access and outcomes within our communities. Ensuring that our Arizona healthcare workforce is capable and equipped with resources to develop their skill, knowledge and abilities needed to address today’s issues, while preparing for future capacity is important to sustainability, and is a critical function of WFD. This is accomplished through an integrated focus on Commitment, Culture, Connectivity, Capability and Capacity, (also known as the Five (5) C's outlined in our mission below) in connection with unique stakeholder collaborations.

Mission

To evaluate, monitor, and support the development of the Five (5) C's of our provider workforce leading to a competent workforce that is capable of producing optimal member outcomes.

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About the Alliance(s)

Find out more about each Alliance below.

Each Alliance, comprised of all the AHCCCS health plans, serves to promote a shared provider network while collaborating with the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS), the Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD), and the Department of Child Safety Comprehensive Health Plan (DCS-CHP) to drive long-lasting and effective change in Arizona's workforce.

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AHCCCS Complete Care (ACC) and Regional Behavioral Health Authority (RBHA)

The AWFDA – ACC, ACC-RBHA, H2O is comprised of all the AHCCCS ACC & RBHA plans and includes the following health plans:

Arizona Complete Health

Banner – University Family Care

Health Choice Arizona

Mercy Care

Molina Healthcare

United Healthcare Community Plan

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Arizona Long-Term Care System (ALTCS)

The AWFDA – ALTCS is a partnership between all the AHCCCS ALTCS plans and includes the following health plans:

Arizona Department of Economic Security

Banner University Family Care

Mercy Care

United Healthcare Community Plan

Support Group

Developmental Disabilities (DD)

The AWFDA – DD is the collaboration between all AHCCCS DD plans and includes the following health plans: 

AHCCCS

Division of Developmental Disabilities

Mercy Care

UnitedHealthcare Community Plan

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AWFDC & Collaborators

Meet the Team

AWFDC Acronym List

  • Below is a listing of acronyms commonly used by AWFDC.

    Acronym
    Full Term/Description
    Category
    ACC
    AHCCCS Complete Care
    Entity
    ACEs
    Adverse Childhood Experiences
    Concept
    ACOM
    AHCCCS Contractors Operations Manual
    Entity
    ACT
    Assertive Community Treatment
    Concept
    ADA
    Americans with Disabilities ACT
    Entity
    ADD
    Attention Deficit Disorder
    Condition/Substance
    ADHD
    Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
    Condition/Substance
    ADHS
    Arizona Department of Health Services
    Entity
    ADL
    Activities of Daily Living
    Concept
    ADP
    American Data Processing (human resources software)
    Software
    AHCCCS
    Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (Medicaid)
    Entity
    AIDS
    Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome
    Condition/Substance
    ALTCS
    Arizona Long Term Care Services
    Entity
    AMA
    Against Medical Advice
    Charting
    AMPM
    AHCCCS Medical Policy Manual
    Entity
    AOD
    Alcohol and Other Drugs
    Condition/Substance
    APA
    American Psychological Association
    Entity
    APS
    Adult Protective Services
    Entity
    ARROWS
    Alert, Respond, Refer, Outreach, Wraparound Services
    Protocol
    ART
    Adult Recovery Team
    Concept
    ASAM
    American Society of Addiction Medicine
    Entity
    ASIST
    Applied Suicide Intervention Skill Training
    Concept
    ASOC
    Adult System of Care
    Entity
    ASU
    Arizona State University
    Entity
    ATD
    Association for Talent Development
    Entity
    AWFDA
    Arizona Workforce Development Alliance
    Entity
    AWOL
    Absent Without Leave
    Charting
    AZAHP
    Arizona Association of Health Plans
    Entity
    Amp
    Amphetamine(s)
    Condition/Substance
    AzCH
    Arizona Complete Health
    Entity
    AzEIP
    Arizona Early Intervention Program
    Entity
    AzSH
    Arizona State Hospital (most intense level of psychiatric care in AZ)
    Entity
    B-UFC
    Banner-University Family Care
    Entity
    BH
    Behavioral Health
    Concept
    BHH
    Behavioral Health Home (see also Health Home, Integrated Health Home)
    Entity
    BHMP
    Behavioral Health Medical Practitioner
    Person
    BHP
    Behavioral Health Professional (Licensed, Master's level)
    Person
    BHPp
    Behavioral Health Paraprofessional
    Person
    BHRF
    Behavioral Health Residential Facility
    Entity
    BHS/BHT/BHW
    Behavioral Health Specialist/Technician/Worker
    Person
    BKA
    Below Knee Amputation
    Condition/Substance
    BOWS
    Benzodiazepine & Opiate Warning Signs
    Protocol
    BPAD
    Bipolar (Affective) Disorder
    Condition/Substance
    BPD
    Borderline Personality Disorder
    Condition/Substance
    BZO
    Benzodiazepines
    Condition/Substance
    Bx
    Behavior
    Charting
    C/O
    Complains or Complaint of
    Charting
    CALOCUS/LOCUS
    Child & Adolescent Level of Care Utilization System for Psychiatric and Addiction Services
    Concept
    CASA
    Court Appointed Special Advocate
    Person
    CBHSF
    Children�s Behavioral Health Service Funds
    Funding
    CBT
    Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
    Concept
    CCO
    Chief Clinical Officer
    Person
    CD
    Conduct Disorder
    Condition/Substance
    CEO
    Chief Executive Officer
    Person
    CFO
    Chief Financial Officer
    Person
    CFR
    Case File Review (HCA/AHCCCS QM chart auditing)
    Concept
    CFT
    Child and Family Team
    Concept
    CHF
    Congestive Heart Failure
    Condition/Substance
    CHI
    Closed Head Injury
    Condition/Substance
    CHP
    Comprehensive Health Plan
    Entity
    CIO
    Chief Information Officer
    Person
    CLAS
    Culturally & Linguistically Appropriate Services (set of standards)
    Concept
    CM
    Case Manager (at health home)
    Person
    CMO
    Chief Medical Officer
    Person
    CMS
    Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (overseers of AHCCCS)
    Entity
    COC
    Coordination of Care
    Concept
    COE
    Court Ordered Evaluation (involuntary commitment)
    Legal
    COO
    Chief Operating (or Operations) Officer
    Person
    COPD
    Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
    Condition/Substance
    COT
    Court Ordered Treatment (involuntary commitment)
    Legal
    CP/I
    Crisis Prevention/Intervention
    Concept
    CPI
    Crisis Prevention Institute
    Entity
    CPR
    Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
    Concept
    CPT
    Cognitive Processing Therapy
    Concept
    CSA
    Community Service Agency
    Entity
    CSOC
    Children�s System of Care
    Entity
    CSPMP
    Controlled Substance Prescriptions Monitoring Program
    Concept
    DBT
    Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
    Concept
    DCS
    Department of Child Safety
    Entity
    DCW
    Direct Care Worker
    Person
    DDD
    Division of Developmental Disabilities
    Entity
    DEDD
    Diazepam Equivalent Daily Dose
    Concept
    DEP
    Dependence
    Condition/Substance
    DM
    Disease Management
    Program/Department
    DMO
    Deputy Medical Officer
    Person
    DOB
    Date of Birth
    Charting
    DOC
    Department of Corrections (prison)
    Protocol
    DRG
    Diagnosis Related Group
    Charting
    DSM
    5 Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders Fifth Edition
    Entity
    Dx
    Diagnosis
    Charting
    ED
    Emergency Department
    Entity
    EDGE
    Empowering, Development, Growth & Change
    Software
    EHR
    Electronic Health Record
    Concept
    EMDR
    Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing
    Concept
    EMR
    Electronic Medical Record
    Concept
    EPSDT
    Early Periodic Screening Diagnosis & Treatment
    Program/Department
    ETOH
    Alcohol
    Condition/Substance
    EVV
    Electronic Verification System
    Concept
    FFS
    Fee For Service
    Concept
    FMRI
    Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging
    Concept
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