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Acronym Glossary

Acronyms are often used by public and private agencies as timesaving, shorthand ways to communicate lengthy titles or basic concepts. This glossary provides a quick reference to the terms, acronyms and abbreviations commonly used by this Department.

Topics J

  • JCAHO

    Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations; formerly, Joint Commission on Accreditation of Hospitals (JCAH).

  • JCRAR

    Joint Committee for the Review of Administrative Rules

  • JFC

    Joint Committee on Finance

Last revised February 14, 2024