To announce the new Bureau of Supports for Autism and Special Populations (BSASP) clinical referral process for the AAW effective May 15, 2023. Attachment ODP Announcement 23-038: Adult Autism Waiver (AAW) Clinical Triage & Referral Process
The Office of Developmental Programs requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 23-036: Guidance: Life Sharing for Individuals with a Medically Complex Condition. Effective June 1, 2022, the approved waiver amendments included expanded eligibility for individuals with a medically complex condition. The Consolidated Waiver amendment specifically included new qualification criteria for
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has started the process to update and restructure ODP’s required SC Orientation Training Curriculum. The new training plan identifies requirements and recommendations for SC Orientation and First Year Training for SCs. The revised SC Training Plan applies to all SCs including those supporting individuals receiving services
To communicate the availability of the updated 2023 Administrative Review Process Manual Attachment ODP Announcement 23-034: 2023 Administrative Review Process Manual Now Available
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached One Page Reference for Supports Coordination (Sc) Billing for Cross-Systems Meetings. The reference document was developed to help Supports Coordinators in determining when to bill for a multi-agency meeting. Please review and share. Attachment One Page Reference for Supports Coordination
To announce further formatting and content updates to 55 Pa.Code Chapter 6400 Regulatory Compliance Guide released on February 15th, 2023. Attachment 1: ODP Announcement 23-020: 55 Pa.Code Chapter 6400 Regulatory Compliance Guide Updated
ODP and the Columbus Organization are pleased to announce the release of a new Incident Management (IM) training series on the MyODP website. The course, Leadership’s Role in Reporting, Investigating, and Responding to Incidents, focuses on the responsibility of leaders for the overall implementation of a high-quality Incident Management system that effectively
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 23-018: Request for an Exception of Established Service Limits Within the Adult Autism Waiver (AAW). The announcement provides updates to the AAW policy and procedures to request an exception of an established service limit and the process for
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 22-017: Provider Qualifications, Provider Enrollment, and Revisions to Individual Support Plans (ISPs). The announcement provides additional guidance about requirements for the new Remote Supports service definition approved in the Consolidated, Person/Family Directed Support (P/FDS), and Community Living waiver
The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (PA DHS) is pleased to share with you resources available through PDE. The Special Education 101 presentation available through the YouTube link is a great overview for all human service staff who in a variety of capacities serve children and their families. The links to supporting
