ODP Reissues the Gold Book
To announce the release of a new update to The Gold Book. Attachment: ODP Announcement 23-066: The Gold Book: Understanding the Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) Released
ODP Announcement 23-064: Residential Individual Support Plan (ISP) Training for Administrative Entity (AE) ISP Reviewers – Recorded Training Available
To announce that the recording of the live half-day virtual training session held in May 2023 regarding implementation of the Residential ISP Staffing approach for AE staff is now available on MyODP. Attachment: ODP Announcement 23-064: Residential Individual Support Plan (ISP) Training for Administrative Entity (AE) ISP Reviewers - Recorded Training Available
ODP Announcement 23-061:: Now Available Life Sharing Service for Individuals with a Medically Complex Condition (MCC) Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
The purpose of this communication is to inform all interested parties of the Office of Developmental Program’s (ODP) publication of the first version MCC Life Sharing FAQ. Attachment ODP Announcement 23-061:: Now Available Life Sharing Service for Individuals with a Medically Complex Condition (MCC) Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
ODP Announcement 23-059:Supports Intensity Scale-Adult® 2nd Edition (SIS-A® 2nd ed) & Kepro Name Change/Rebrand
This communication is intended to introduce the SIS-A® 2nd ed. and the Office of Developmental Programs’ (ODP) plan to transition from the SIS-A 1st ed. to the SIS-A 2nd ed. in early 2024. This announcement will also serve as notice that Kepro, the chosen Vendor to administer the SIS-A and the PA
ODP Announcement 23-058: Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) Supports Coordinator (SC) Orientation
To announce the release of the new ODP Supports Coordinator Orientation on the MyODP website on July 3, 2023 Attachment ODP Announcement 23-058: Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) Supports Coordinator (SC) Orientation
ODP Announcement 23-055: Updates to Technical Guidance for Claim and Service Documentation Attachments
To announce the release of updated attachments to Bulletin 00-22-03, Technical Guidance for Claim and Service Documentation to align with waiver changes approved in January 2023. ODP Announcement 23-055: Updates to Technical Guidance for Claim and Service Documentation Attachments
ODP Announcement 23-053: Incident Management (IM) Training Available on MyODP: Understanding, Recognizing, and Reporting Passive and Self Neglect
The purpose of this communication is to inform all interested parties that a recorded webcast regarding incident management – Understanding, Recognizing, and Reporting Passive and Self-Neglect is now available on MyODP. ODP Announcement 20-053: Incident Management (IM) Training Available on MyODP: Understanding, Recognizing, and Reporting Passive and Self Neglect
ODP Announcement 23-048: Required Communication Specialist Provider Qualification Training
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 23-048: Required Communication Specialist Provider Qualification Training. The announcement provides guidance and information relating to a new qualification requirement that has been added to the Communication Specialist Service. The new qualification requirement will become effective January 1, 2024.
ODP Announcement 23-046: Infection Control Procedures and Mitigating the Spread of Infectious Diseases
The purpose of this announcement is to: 1. Draw attention to the revised guidance from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the Pennsylvania Department of Health (PA DOH) describing how to determine if a facility should be considered a healthcare or a non-healthcare congregate setting; and 2. Provide updated guidance to
ODP Announcement 23-045: Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) Waiver Reserved Capacity Letters
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing ODPANN 23-045: Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) Waiver Reserved Capacity Letters and accompanying attachments. This announcement provides guidance that clarifies instructions on how Administrative Entities (AEs) should maintain the waiver capacity of ODP waiver participants who are temporarily unable to receive waiver
