licensing and regulations

Information, documents and forms related to Department of Human Services licensing and ODP oversight through monitoring.

ODP Licensing

Commonwealth Licensing Protocols, Policies and Procedures.

Do you have a question, comment, complaint or suggestion for ODP Licensing?

Please contact the ODP Customer Service Line at RA-customerservice@pa.gov or 1-888-565-9435

Enrollment Notice

IMPORTANT NOTICE: PLEASE READ CAREFULLY  

Pennsylvania law requires people to obtain a license before they can operate certain types of facilities.  These include, but are not limited to: 

6400 Regulatory Compliance Guide Webinar

Session Recorded on 2/18/2020 (Video)

Powerpoint Slides (PDF)

Chapter 6400 Regulatory Compliance Guide- March 15, 2023 Edition (PDF)

Chapter 6400 RCG Record of Change- March 15, 2023 Edition (PDF)

Forms

6500 Provider Self-Assessment Form 2-20-20

Request for Waiver of Regulation Form (All Programs)

Incident Report Form

Bulletin 00-21-02: Incident Management

6400 – Provider Self-Assessment Form 2-20-20

2380 – Scoresheet

2390 – Scoresheet

Developing Good Plans of Correction

Self Inspection

2390 Self Inspection of Vocational Facilities Capacity Increase Tool

2380 Self Inspection of Adult Training Facilities Capacity Increase Tool

Self Inspection & Declaration Capacity Increase Tool 6500

Self Inspection and Declaration Tool for New Chapter 6500 Home

Self Inspection Instructions to Add a Site Under Chapter 6500

Self Inspection & Declaration Capacity Increase Tool 6400

Self Inspection and Declaration Tool for New Chapter 6400 Home

Self Inspection Instructions to Add a Site Under Chapter 6400

Policy, Regulations and Interpretation Information

Regulations and Interpretations – DHS Website

NEW Applicant Licensing Flow Chart

Checklist for the Initial Application (Appendix A)

NEW 6500 Policy Review List Family Living Homes

NEW 6400 Policy Review List Community Homes for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities

NEW 2390 Policy Review List Vocational Facilities

NEW 2380 Policy Review List Adult Training Facilities