Acronyms

Acronyms - positive behaviour support

AQEP	Appropriately qualified or experienced person
AS&RS	Accommodation support and respite service
CAS	Community access service
CE	Chief Executive of Department of Families, Seniors, Disability Services and Child Safety
CE Health	Chief Executive of Queensland Health
CHAP	Comprehensive health assessment program
CS	Community Services
CVP	Community visitor program
DG	Director-General
DSA (the Act)	Disability Services Act 2006
DSC	Disability Seniors and Carers
GAA	Guardianship and Administration Act 2000
GP	General practitioner
LGDW	Locked gates, doors and windows
MDA	Multi-disciplinary assessment
MHA	Mental Health Act 2000
NDA	National Disability Agreement
NDIA	National Disability Insurance Agency
NDIS	National Disability Insurance Scheme
NMDS	National minimum data set
OPG	Office of the Public Guardian
PBS & RP	Positive Behaviour Support and Restrictive Practice
PBSP/ PBS Plan	Positive behaviour support plan
PC	Principal Clinician
PG	Public Guardian
PRN	Pro re nata medication (medication given as and when needed)
QCAT	Queensland Civil and Administration Tribunal
RDM	Relevant decision maker
RP	Restrictive practice/s
RSP	Relevant service provider

Last reviewed:04 August 2023

Last modified:10 February 2025