June 2024 Training and Event Calendar
Please assist in distributing the June 2024 ODP training and event calendar. Attachment 1: June 2024 Training and Event Calendar
ODPANN 24-047: Provider Preparedness Toolkit Now Available on MyODP
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 24-047: Provider Preparedness Toolkit Now Available on MyODP and accompanying files. The accompanying files; Residential Provider Performance-Based Contracting Preparedness Self-Assessment and the Residential Provider Performance-Based Contracting Preparedness Plan Workbook, make up the Provider Preparedness Toolkit. The provider preparedness
ICYMI: Department of Human Services Secretary Highlights Governor Shapiro’s Historic Budget Investments in Intellectual Disability and Autism Services, Workforce
Harrisburg, PA – Department of Human Services (DHS) Secretary Dr. Val Arkoosh recently published two opinion pieces highlighting the historic investments for intellectual disability and autism (ID/A) services and the ID/A workforce in Governor Josh Shapiro’s 2024-25 proposed budget. At events across the Commonwealth, Secretary Arkoosh has met with advocates, families, caregivers, and direct support
ODPANN 24-044: Office of Developmental Programs, SIS-A® 2nd Edition Request for Reassessments
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 24-044: Office of Developmental Programs, SIS-A® 2nd Edion Request for Reassessments and the accompanying attachment. The purpose of this announcement is to outline criteria and provide instructions for requesting a SIS-A 2nd Edition reassessment for individuals who receive
ODPANN 21-073 Revised Skin Integrity Initiative Tools and Methodology
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication revision to ODPANN 21-073: Skin Integrity Initiative Tools and Methodology. The purpose of this announcement is to continue promoting awareness of pressure injuries as part of ongoing efforts to assure participant health and safety. ODP is working in conjunction
ODPANN 24-045: Tracking the Provision of Specialized Services Identified During the Preadmission Screening and Resident Review
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 24-045: Tracking the Provision of Specialized Services Identified During the Preadmission Screening and Resident Review. The purpose of this announcement is to explain the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid’s (CMS) requirement for tracking Specialized Services(SS) Social Security Act
ODPANN 24-042: Registration Now Open for June Certified Investigator (CI) Forum & How to Access CI Forum Question and Answer (Q&A) Documents
The Office of Developmental Programs requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 24-042: Registration Now Open for June Certified Investigator (CI) Forum & How to Access CI Forum Question and Answer (Q&A) Documents. The purpose of this communication is to advise stakeholders that the Temple University Harrisburg Certified Investigator Program and
ODPANN 24-043: Medication Administration Course Upcoming Changes, Updated Practicum Observer Materials, and In-Person New Trainer Class Scheduled
I. To announce changes in the Medication Administration Training course and possibleimpacts of those changes:a. Written Documentation - Part 1: Pharmacy Label/Medication Record Comparison(Exam)b. Lesson Quizzes (1 through 9)II. To announce changes in the Practicum Observer materials which can be found in TrainerResourcesIII. To announce the availability of an in-person Face-to-Face class
ODPANN 24-041: Now Available: Waiver Amendments for One-time Workforce Recovery Supplemental Payments Approved by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 24-041: Now Available: Waiver Amendments for One-time Workforce Recovery Supplemental Payments Approved by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and the accompanying survey. The purpose of this communication is to announce that amendments to the Consolidated,
Pennsylvania Recognized During National 2024 Charting the LifeCourse Showcase
During the 2024 Charting the LifeCourse Showcase held in Kansas City, Missouri, two representatives of Pennsylvania’s support professional cohort were recognized for their work. Pam Schaefer, Training and Development Senior Analyst at KenCrest, and Jack Butler, Director of Person-Centered Supports at Achieva each received awards at the national conference recognizing their innovative
