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AAW Supports CoordinatorsAdministrative EntitiesAnnouncementsID-A Supports CoordinatorsIndividuals and Families
Mar 11, 2019

ODP 19-29: Quality Investigation Unit at Temple University

ODP is pleased to announce that the Certified Investigator Training Program vendor, Temple University of Harrisburg (TUH), has established a Quality Investigations Unit. This unit will be conducting Certified Investigator […]

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Administrative EntitiesAnnouncementsID-A ProvidersID-A Supports CoordinatorsInterested Parties
Feb 5, 2019

ODPANN 19-012 UPDATE: New Documentation Requirements for Individual Support Plans (ISPs) Within the Consolidated Waiver

To announce new documentation requirements within the Individual Support Plan (ISP).These requirements are part of the implementation of a settlement agreement, whichpertains to services received by individuals through the Consolidated […]
AAW Supports CoordinatorsAdministrative EntitiesAnnouncementsID-A Supports CoordinatorsIndividuals and FamiliesInterested Parties
Jan 28, 2019

ODP 19-007: Improving the Quality of Residential Services Report Available

ODP is pleased to release the following report: “Improving the Quality of Residential Services.” For an overview and explanation, ODP encourages you to read and share the attached announcement with […]
AAW ProvidersAAW SSD ProvidersACAP ProvidersAnnouncementsID-A ProvidersIndividuals and FamiliesInterested Parties
Jan 22, 2019

ODP Providers & CHC Fact Sheet

For more information about CHC for ODP service providers, view the attached fact sheet. Attachment ODP Providers & CHC Fact Sheet
AAW Employment ProvidersAAW ProvidersAAW Supports CoordinatorsACAP ProvidersAdministrative EntitiesAnnouncementsID-A ProvidersID-A Supports CoordinatorsSupports Brokers
Jan 3, 2019

ODP 19-003 : New Process for Residential Habilitation Vacancies

This Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) Communication is to inform all interested parties of revisions in the Residential Habilitation vacancy management process that pertains to Harry M. class members. Attachment […]
AnnouncementsInterested Parties
Aug 14, 2018

Health Alert– Choking: A Medical Emergency

This Health Alert is intended to make all providers, staff and other caregivers aware of this serious issue of choking. All should become familiar with resources to aid in the […]
AAW Supports CoordinatorsAnnouncements
Apr 30, 2018

BAW 18-13 Admin Notice : Entering SIB-r Information into QuestionPro

To notify Adult Autism Waiver (AAW) Supports Coordinators (SCs) that raw score information from the Scales of Independent Behavior- Revised (SIB-r) should now be entered in QuestionPro. Attachment BAW 18-13 […]
AnnouncementsInterested Parties
Apr 22, 2018

039-18 : Charting the LifeCourse Webcasts Now Available on MyODP

To announce the availability of webcasts on Charting the LifeCourse material. Attachments 039-18 : Charting the LifeCourse Webcasts Now Available on MyODP
Administrative EntitiesAnnouncementsID-A ProvidersID-A Supports CoordinatorsIndividuals and Families
Mar 20, 2018

028-18 : Now Available: Life Sharing and Respite Question and Answer Document

This ODP communication is intended to provide clarification regarding the provision of discrete Respite services for individuals who are authorized to receive Life Sharing services as well as clarification on […]
Administrative EntitiesAnnouncementsID-A ProvidersID-A Supports CoordinatorsInterested Parties
Mar 9, 2018

026-18 : Clarifications on Residential Service Staffing Ratios and Supplemental Habilitation in Residential Habilitation Services

To provide guidance to interested parties on team discussions and documentation of staffing ratios and guidance on Supplemental Habilitation in Residential Habilitation services. Attachment 026-18 : Clarifications on Residential Service […]
AAW ProvidersAAW Supports CoordinatorsAnnouncements
Jan 3, 2018

BAW18-01 Admin Notice: Goal Attainment Scaling (GAS) Manual Now Available

To communicate the availability of the Goal Attainment Scaling (GAS) Manual and accompanying appendices. Attachment BAW18-01 Admin Notice: Goal Attainment Scaling (GAS) Manual Now Available
AAW Behavioral SpecialistsAAW Employment ProvidersAAW Supports CoordinatorsACAP ProvidersAnnouncements
Nov 27, 2017

BAW17-37 Admin Notice: New Restrictive Intervention Plan Indicator

To communicate a new restrictive procedure plan indicator in the Behavioral Support Plan (BSP) Attachment BAW17-37 Admin Notice: New Restrictive Intervention Plan Indicator
Administrative EntitiesAnnouncementsID-A ProvidersID-A Supports CoordinatorsInterested PartiesMed Admin Trainers or ApplicantsSupports Brokers
Oct 30, 2017

119-17 Required Deaf Services Trainings on MyODP

The purpose of this announcement is to remind the audience of the training requirements established by the Harry M Settlement agreement, and to provide updated information about how to access […]
AnnouncementsInterested Parties
Oct 25, 2017

117-17 : Now Available: New Community Participation Supports Training Module 7 Building Relationships That Sustain a Community Life

The purpose of this communication is to inform providers that the seventh module of the required Community Participation Supports training is now available on MyODP.org and to provide additional information […]
AnnouncementsID-A ProvidersInterested Parties
Oct 12, 2017

112-17 : Now Available: New Community Participation Supports Training Module 6: Introduction to Community Mapping

The purpose of this communication is to inform providers that the sixth module of the required Community Participation Supports training is now available on MyODP.org and to provide additional information […]
AnnouncementsID-A ProvidersInterested Parties
Sep 28, 2017

106-17 : Now Available: New Community Participation Supports Training Module 5, Person Centered Planning

The purpose of this communication is to inform providers that the fifth module of the required Community Participation Supports training is now available on MyODP.org and to provide additional information […]
AnnouncementsID-A ProvidersInterested Parties
Aug 22, 2017

090-17: Community Participation Support Training Module 4: Inclusion /Integration Now Available on MyODP

The purpose of this communication is to inform providers that Module 4 of the required Community Participation Supports training is now available on MyODP.org and to provide additional information on […]
AnnouncementsInterested Parties
Aug 14, 2017

084-17 : REISSUE SIS™ Urgent Request Process Quick Tips Sheet

To announce that ODP is reissuing Communication 084-17 because ODP has updated and rereleased a “SIS™ Urgent Request Process Quick Tips Sheet” and posted it on MyODP Training and Resource […]
AnnouncementsInterested Parties
Aug 10, 2017

085-17 : New Courses on Person Centered Thinking and Dementia Care Are Available on MyODP

To announce the addition of two new ODP courses on MyODP: 1. “Foundations of Person Centered Thinking.” 2. “Overview of Dementia Capable Care for People with Intellectual Disability” professional development […]
Administrative EntitiesAnnouncementsID-A ProvidersID-A Supports CoordinatorsIndividuals and FamiliesInterested Parties
Aug 8, 2017

083-17 : NOW AVAILABLE: Transition of Behavioral Support in Residential Services Question and Answer Document

This ODP communication is intended to provide clarification on changes to residential services as specified in the approved Consolidated and Person/Family Directed Support (P/FDS) waivers effective July 1, 2017. Attachments […]