This communication provides updated clarifications on annual training requirements in55 Pa. Code Chapters 2380, 2390, 6100, 6400 and 6500. In addition, thiscommunication announces the development of a question and answer (Q&A) documentregarding regulatory orientation and annual training requirements. Attachment 1: ODPANN 21-034: ODP Regulation Update: Orientation and Annual Training Question and Answer
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance distributing the attached communication, ODPANN 21-025: Respite for a Participant Receiving Life Sharing Services. This communication is intended to clarify which procedure codes to use for a participant receiving Respite services in a Life Sharing setting. ODP is implementing five (5) new 24-hour
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance distributing the attached communication; Announcement 21-023: Human Rights Webcasts. With the recent release of Bulletin 00-21-01 Guidance for Human Rights Teams and Human Rights Committees, ODP is making available a 4-part webcast series titled Human Rights In Depth, which provides additional information and
To inform SCOs of a new orientation curriculum on MyODP for Supports Coordinators(SC) and SC Supervisors serving participants in the AAW. Attachment 1: ODPANN 21-015: New Orientation for Adult Autism Waiver Supports Coordination Organization
To inform all AAW providers about the new ODP Provider Qualification Form – DP 1088 which must be completed by all AAW providers as described below. This form is not required to be completed by AAW Supports Coordination Organizations. Attachment 1: ODP Announcement 21-004: The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) Provider Qualification (PQ)
ODP is happy to announce the publication of the Communication and…Series with over 25 different diagnoses included! The goal of this series is to provide information on how each diagnosis could impact communication and offer strategies to support effective communication. Attachment 1: Communication and... Series
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services(CMS) requires a statewide processto ensure SCOs are qualified to render services to waiver-funded individuals. ODP is replacing the previous AAW SCO requalification process with the ODP AAW SCO Qualification Process described below. This communication outlines the steps the SCO must follow to meet these requirements.
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services(CMS) requires a statewide processto ensure providers are qualified to render services to waiver-funded individuals. ODP continues to align processes whenever possible, therefore, the ODP Bureau of Supports for Autism and Special Populations (BSASP) is replacing the previous AAW provider requalification process with the ODP Provider
Do you support an individual who uses VGC? This mode of communication can be described as a natural response to wanting to communicate, including all forms of gestures. Join the ODP Special Populations Unit for a discussion about VGC! Attachment 1: ODP Visual Gestural Communication (VGC)
ODP is happy to announce publication of our first online Visual Gestural Communication (VGC) training module! Over 8,000 individuals supported in the ODP system have VGC listed as their primary mode of communication. Attachment 1: Visual Gestural Communication: Module 1
