To announce a 30-day public comment period on the Residential and Community Participation Support (CPS) service locations that the Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) proposes to submit to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) for Heightened Scrutiny. Public comment on each service location will be accepted until 11:59pm on December
The purpose of this communication is to announce the release of updated protocols for the Health Risk Screening Tool. ODP Announcement 22-116: Health Risk Screening Tool (HRST) Protocol Update
The purpose of this announcement is to inform AEs of a new process to detect unreported and under-reported incidents. This process links together ICD-10 diagnostic codes with corresponding incidents with the Enterprise Incident Management (EIM) System, and to announce a phased oversite approach to monitoring unreported and underreported Incidents. ODPANN 22-115 Nonreported
The Fiscal Year (FY) Workplan reflects ongoing efforts as well as areas of focus for new or enhanced strategies for the Supporting Families Initiative Director and leadership team for the fiscal year. It also includes highlights of accomplishments from the prior FY. Now Available: Pennsylvania's Community of Practice (CoP) for Supporting Families
The purpose of this announcement is to provide guidance and a timeline for the implementation requirement of the 2022 Online Medication Administration Training Course and manual. Also, to announce the discontinuation of the 2004 paper course and paper examinations on January 1, 2024. ODPANN 22-113: Medication Administration Course Requirements
Welcome to MyODP News Online Digest, a virtual publication from the Office of Developmental Programs. For complete stories, please visit MyODP News Online Story suggestions and/or comments may be sent to: ra-pwmyodp@pa.gov. MyODP News Online Digest - November 7, 2022
As people age, there are often changes in communication. If a person also has Alzheimer’s Disease those changes may be even more pronounced. As good communication partners, we should change our communication to better match their needs. Below is a link to our Communication and Alzheimer’s Disease infographic. It contains some great
As we celebrate Assistive Technology (AT) Awareness Month, the Pennsylvania Assistive Technology Foundation is sharing the message that AT can help people with disabilities live with more independence, safety, productivity, and with an improved quality of life. The PA Assistive Technology Foundation is committed to helping people with disabilities and older Pennsylvanians with information
The announcement provides information regarding the Department of Human Services Statewide Transition Plan for Home and Community Based Services. ODP Announcement 22-22-112 Now Available - PA Statewide Transition Plan for HCBS Submitted to CMS
The announcement provides guidance for compliance with annual training requirements specified in ODP’s regulations for training years that end in 2023. ODP Announcement 22-111: Guidance for 24-Hour Annual Training Requirements in Training Year 2023
