ODP is pleased to release the following report: “Improving the Quality of Residential Services.” For an overview and explanation, ODP encourages you to read and share the attached announcement with stakeholders, as it provides a brief overview of the report’s contents. The referenced report marks evidence of ODP’s continued commitment toward improved
This Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) Communication is to inform all interested parties of revisions in the Residential Habilitation vacancy management process that pertains to Harry M. class members. Attachment ODP 19-003 : New Process for Residential Habilitation Vacancies
This Health Alert is intended to make all providers, staff and other caregivers aware of this serious issue of choking. All should become familiar with resources to aid in the identification of individuals at risk for choking, the training of staff and the appropriate documentation of special dietary needs and choking precautions.
To notify Adult Autism Waiver (AAW) Supports Coordinators (SCs) that raw score information from the Scales of Independent Behavior- Revised (SIB-r) should now be entered in QuestionPro. Attachment BAW 18-13 Admin Notice : Entering SIB-r Information into QuestionPro
To announce the availability of webcasts on Charting the LifeCourse material. Attachments 039-18 : Charting the LifeCourse Webcasts Now Available on MyODP
This ODP communication is intended to provide clarification regarding the provision of discrete Respite services for individuals who are authorized to receive Life Sharing services as well as clarification on the provision of Respite in Life Sharing homes. This communication applies to Life Sharing and/or Respite services rendered through the Consolidated, Person/Family
To provide guidance to interested parties on team discussions and documentation of staffing ratios and guidance on Supplemental Habilitation in Residential Habilitation services. Attachment 026-18 : Clarifications on Residential Service Staffing Ratios and Supplemental Habilitation in Residential Habilitation Services
To communicate the availability of the Goal Attainment Scaling (GAS) Manual and accompanying appendices. Attachment BAW18-01 Admin Notice: Goal Attainment Scaling (GAS) Manual Now Available