CWDS Glossary

An algorithm performed on data such as a file or message to produce a number called a hash (sometimes called a checksum). The hash is used to verify that data is not modified, tampered with, or corrupted. In other words, you can verify the data has maintained integrity.

Refers to a set of international standards for transfer of clinical and administrative data between hospital information systems. These standards focus on the application layer, which is "layer 7." These standards define how information is packaged and communicated from one party to another, setting the language, structure, and data types required for seamless integration between systems.

HVAC stands for Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning. HVAC refers to the different systems used for moving air between indoor and outdoor areas, along with heating and cooling both residential and commercial buildings.

​A person whose emotional, romantic or sexual attractions are to people of another gender.

Delivered business functionality that are cost drivers. Acceptable HLOs include pages, reports, and interfaces.

A place of residence for a family or a residential facility providing 24-hour care and supervision to children.

The county in which the legal residence of the Resource Family is located.

Dedicated emergency response reporting telephone numbers and the county child welfare agency infrastructure that supports the receipt of verbal, electronic and written communications regarding suspected child abuse, neglect, or exploitation.

Information associated with the initial screening of either a static (e.g., email, fax, Suspected Child Abuse Report, voice mail) or interactive (e.g., telephone call, in person) communication with a child welfare agency.  Screening of the communication by an agency’s hotline or central receiving unit allows staff to determine how to route the communication (e.g., county staff, county services or whether a reported incident requires further assessment as to whether it is a possible instance of Child Abuse Neglect or Exploitation (CANE). 

Branch of OSI responsible for all aspects of Human Resources management, many of which are of the highest priorities to employee and their families. These include processing pay and salary determinations, employee and family benefits, disability and FMLA (Family Medical Leave Act) benefits, EEO (Employee Equal Opportunity) issues, and oversight and processing of the hiring of new employees. To do this work, Human Resources must work closely with state employees, OSI management, OSI Attendance Clerks and HR Liaisons, and multiple state departments including the State Controller’s Office (SCO) and the Employment Development Department (EDD).