24 Nov 2021 November 19th is Pressure Injury Prevention Day Governor Wolf recently signed into effect a proclamation recognizing Friday, November 19, 2021 as Pressure Injury Prevention Day in Pennsylvania. Pressure injuries, commonly known as bedsores, are a primarily preventable affliction that can develop into ulcers causing immense pain. Over 60,000 Americans die of pressure injury-related complications each year. The Wolf administration has signed this proclamation to raise awareness of prevention measures for those at risk of developing pressure injuries. The proclamation highlights the Office of Developmental Programs Skin Integrity Initiative which offers education, training, and technical assistance to reduce the incidents and severity of pressure injuries. Read the full proclamation here. Post Grid #6AnnouncementsInterested PartiesODPANN 21-073 Revised Skin Integrity Initiative Tools and MethodologyLance SMay 7, 2024The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication revision to ODPANN 21-073: Skin Integrity Initiative… ODPANN 24-042: Registration Now Open for June Certified Investigator (CI) Forum & How to Access CI Forum Question and Answer (Q&A) DocumentsODPANN 24-041: Now Available: Waiver Amendments for One-time Workforce Recovery Supplemental Payments Approved by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)Pennsylvania Recognized During National 2024 Charting the LifeCourse ShowcaseODPANN 24-040: Now Available: Version 4 of the Community Participation Support (CPS) Question and Answer (Q&A) Document