Word Origin and History for khaki Expand. n. dust-colored cloth, 1857, from Urdu khaki, literally dusty, from khak dust, from Persian. First introduced in uniforms of British cavalry in India (the Guide Corps, 1846); widely adopted for camouflage purposes in the Boer Wars (1899-1902). As an adjective from 1863. Related: Khakis.
Department of Aging and Adult Services. The Social Services Agency's Department of Aging and Adult Services (DAAS) promotes a safe and independent lifestyle for seniors, dependent adults and the disabled through the delivery of protective services, quality nutrition and supportive in-home services.
Company Overview. DaVita Inc provides dialysis services for patients affected from chronic kidney failure known to be End Stage Renal Disease in the United States. The DaVita Company provides dialysis and administrative services through its network of 1,809 outpatient dialysis centers located in 43 states and in the District of Columbia, and serving more than 142,000 patients. The DaVita Company provides acute inpatient dialysis services through its 900 hospitals and allied laboratory service providers.