ODP Announcements – Page 22

Apr 14, 2021

ODPANN 21-034: ODP Regulation Update: Orientation and Annual Training Question and Answer Document and Annual Training Clarifications

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 […]

Administrative Entities Announcements ID-A Providers ID-A Supports Coordinators Individuals and Families

Feb 25, 2021

ODPANN 21-023 Human Rights Webcasts

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 […]

AAW Supports Coordinators Announcements ID-A Supports Coordinators Interested Parties

Jan 27, 2021

ODPANN 21-015: New Orientation for Adult Autism Waiver Supports Coordination Organizations

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 […]

AAW Providers Announcements

Jan 14, 2021

ODP Announcement 21-004: The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) Provider Qualification (PQ) Form (DP 1088) for the Adult Autism Waiver (AAW)

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 […]

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Dec 17, 2020

Communication and… Series

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 […]

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Dec 4, 2020

ODP Announcement 20-111: New Adult Autism Waiver (AAW) Supports Coordination Organizations (SCOs) Qualification Process

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 […]

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Nov 20, 2020

ODP Visual Gestural Communication (VGC)

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 […]

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Nov 13, 2020

Visual Gestural Communication: Module 1

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 […]

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Oct 6, 2020

PATC 2020 Follow Up

We have posted PowerPoints and resources from the PATC presentations, as well as personal stories shared by individuals with ASD. If you did attend PATC 2020, and have not yet […]

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Aug 28, 2020

ODP Announcement 20-084: Update– AAW and ACAP Restriction Intervention Plan Indicator

To remind AAW and ACAP Behavior Specialists/Behavioral Health Specialists to answer the restrictive procedure plan indicator in the Behavioral Support Plan (BSP), and to request that all existing BSPs are […]

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Aug 13, 2020

Electronic Visit Verification Overview for AEs and SCOs Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

On July 27, 2020, the Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) facilitated an overview meeting with Administrative Entities (AEs) and Supports Coordination Organizations (SCOs) on Electronic Visit Verification (EVV). ODP communicated […]

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Jun 3, 2020

ODP Announcement 20-064: AAW and ACAP Periodic Risk Evaluation (PRE) Revisions and Training

To provide updated PRE resources and to announce revisions to the PRE tool in QuestionPro and an upcoming Virtual Targeted Training (VTT) that will replace the existing PRE training module currently […]

AAW Supports Coordinators Announcements

May 20, 2020

ODP Announcement 20-058: Additional Fields in HCSIS Service Notes Now Available for the Adult Autism Waiver (AAW)

The purpose of this communication is to notify SCOs enrolled in the AAW of a change to the service note fields in HCSIS Attachment 1: ODP Announcement 20-058: Additional Fields in […]

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Mar 13, 2020

20-021 : Heightened Scrutiny Onsite Tools for Residential Service Locations Finalized and Now Available Online

The purpose of this communication is to announce that the Heightened Scrutiny Onsite Tools for Residential Service Locations have been finalized and posted. The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) is […]

Announcements ID-A Providers Interested Parties

Feb 24, 2020

Department of Human Services Releases Guidance for Family First Providers

Session opportunities are 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on February 25 and 28. To register, email cwtpreg@pitt.edu. Visit www.dhs.pa.gov or email ra-PWFamilyFirst@pa.gov for more information. Attachment 1: Department of Human […]

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Feb 21, 2020

Provider Agreement Reminder Notice

A copy of the Provider Agreement for Participation in Pennsylvania’s Consolidated, Person/Family Directed Support, Community Living Waivers and Adult Autism Waiver and accompanying letter from Deputy Secretary for Developmental Programs […]

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Feb 18, 2020

Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR) Contact Information for ID/Autism Coordinators- Updated 1/3/20

On February 14, 2019, the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR) and the Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) released Bulletin 00-19-01, OVR Referral Process for ODP Employment-Related Services. Attachment 4 to […]

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Feb 18, 2020

DHS and DOH Bulletin on Medical Marijuana and State Licensure of Facilities and Agencies

The purpose of this bulletin is to clarify the storage, use, and administration of medical marijuana in facilities licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) and Pennsylvania Department of […]

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Feb 14, 2020

20-014 New ODP Regulation Update Clarification Regarding Medication Administration Requirements

To announce that requested clarification has been developed regarding Medication Administration requirements in 55 Pa. Code §§6100.461 – 6100.469. Attachment 1: 20-014 New ODP Regulation Update Clarification Regarding Medication Administration […]

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Feb 7, 2020

20-012 Broadening Provider Qualifications for the Benefits Counseling Service

To disseminate information regarding the Office of Developmental Programs’ (ODP) change to the minimum qualification requirements to provide Benefits Counseling in the Consolidated, Community Living, and P/FDS waivers. Attachment 1: […]