Background On 03/15/2024, Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH), released a health advisory about the CDC New Respiratory Virus Guidance (which is a general guidance for community settings). Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) provides this guidance based upon available information and is subject to change. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
ODPANN 24-118: Office of Developmental Programs’ (ODP) Deaf, Hard of Hearing, DeafBlind Services Guide
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 24-118: Office of Developmental Programs' (ODP) Deaf, Hard of Hearing, DeafBlind Services Guide. The purpose of this announcement is to announce the release of the Guide to the ODP Deaf, Hard of Hearing, DeafBlind Services. Please review the
ODP ANNOUNCEMENT 23-094: Go-Live of Supports Intensity Scale-Adult® 2nd Edition (SIS-A® 2nd Ed.)
This communication is intended to announce the Go-Live date of the SIS-A® 2nd Ed. and inform stakeholders of scheduled informational sessions as a follow-up to ODP Announcement 23-059, Supports Intensity Scale-Adult® 2nd Edition (SIS-A® 2nd Ed.) & Kepro Name Change/Rebrand published on July 5, 2023. Attachment 1: ODP ANNOUNCEMENT 23-094: Go-Live of
ODPANN 24-117: Now Available: Certified investigator Peer Review (CIPR) Live Case Study Sessions
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 24-117: Now Available: Certified Investigator Peer Review (CIPR) Live Case Study Sessions. The purpose of this communication is to communicate that new live case study sessions for the Certified Investigator Peer Review (CIPR) Course are now available. Please
ODPANN 24-094 Update: Current Requirements for Tuberculosis Testing in Chapter 2380, 6400, and 6500
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached updated communicated; ODPANN 24-094: Current Requirements for Tuberculosis Testing in Chapter 2380, 6400, and 6500. Updates are in red. Attachment 1: ODPANN 24-094 Update: Current Requirements for Tuberculosis Testing in Chapter 2380, 6400, and 6500
Supporting Families in Winter
All Pennsylvanians experience challenges during the winter as the cold temperatures, snow and ice affect our daily lives and activities. Families with a loved one with a disability often have even more concerns from the change in season. The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) Supporting Families Leadership Team used the Integrated Supports
ODP Welcomes Jenn Newell as Director of the Bureau of Financial Management and Program Support
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) is pleased to announce that Jenn Newell joined ODP as the Director of the Bureau of Financial Management and Program Support. Jenn Newell has built a career in public service, with nearly 25 years in various roles focused on supporting individuals with substance use disorders. She
ODPANN 24-116: Now Available: Administrative Review (AR) Live Case Study Sessions
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 24-116: Now Available: Administrative Review (AR) Live Case Study Sessions. The purpose of this announcement is to communicate that new live case study sessions for the Administrative Review (AR) course are now available. Please review the announcement for
ODPANN 24-115: Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) Quality Management (QM) Certification Classes: Registration for 2025 Virtual Classes
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 24-115 : Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) Quality Management (QM) Certification Classes: Registration for 2025 Virtual Classes. This announcement provides information on the registration process for ODP’s January-April 2025 Virtual QM Certification Classes. Attachment 1: ODPANN 24-115: Office of Developmental Programs
ODPANN 24-114: Now Open: Registration for Certified Investigator (CI) Initial Certification Course
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 24-114: Now Open: Registration for Certified Investigator (CI) Initial Certification Course. The purpose of this announcement is to communicate that registration for the January – April 2025 CI Initial Certification Course classes (also known as cohorts) is now
