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Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	April 18, 2021
Type:	General
Audience:	Intellectual Disability Supports Coordinators
Name / Link:	New MyODP Podcast: Discovering, Developing, and Deepening
Purpose	We have already talked about the importance of supporting someone to find their purpose or meaning. Taking it a step further, we will talk about how to help people develop what sparked their interest and to continue to support nurturing and deepening of that passion.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	April 16, 2021
Type:	General
Audience:	Individuals and Families All Interested Parties
Name / Link:	Thresholds for Community Spread Report Ending April 16, 2021
Purpose	Providers, individuals and families should use the Level of Community Transmission information for their county as well as surrounding counties to make informed choices about protecting the health and safety of individuals and staff as well as their families.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	April 14, 2021
Type:	General
Audience:	Intellectual Disability/Autism Providers All Interested Parties
Name / Link:	ODP Announcement 20-114: COVID-19 UPDATE--Frequently Asked Questions (FAQS) About Modifications to Medication Administration Course Requirements as a Result of the COVID-19 Pandemic
Purpose	Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, ODP allowed staff who are required to take the Standard Medication Administration Training Course (“Standard Course”) to take the Modified Medication Training Course (“Modified Course”) until December 31, 2020. Because the pandemic is ongoing, staff can continue to take the Modified Course in place of the Standard Course until June 30, 2021.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	April 13, 2021
Type:	General
Audience:	AAW Supports Coordinators Intellectual Disability/Autism Supports Coordinators All Interested Parties Intellectual Disability Supports Coordinators
Name / Link:	Supports Coordinators Role in Supporting Vaccination Webinar (REISSUE)
Purpose	Please join the Office of Developmental Programs' (ODP) Deputy Secretary Kristin Ahrens and Medical Director Dr. Gregory Cherpes for the Supports Coordination COVID-19 Vaccination Planning webinar. The webinar will focus on the important role Supports Coordinators (SCs) play with the COVID-19 vaccination for individuals with an intellectual disability or autism and their unpaid caregivers who are in need of a vaccination.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	April 13, 2021
Type:	General
Audience:	All Interested Parties
Name / Link:	ODP Announcement 21-034: Regulation Update Orientation Annual Training Question andAnswer Document and Annual Training Clarifications
Purpose	This communication provides updated clarifications on annual training requirements in 55 Pa. Code Chapters 2380, 2390, 6100, 6400 and 6500. In addition, this communication announces the development of a question and answer (Q&A) document regarding regulatory orientation and annual training requirements.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	April 12, 2021
Type:	General
Audience:	All Interested Parties
Name / Link:	REMINDER: Autism and the Courts Regional Forum April 27, 2021
Purpose	Committed to access to justice for Pennsylvanians with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD), the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, along with the Department of Human Services (DHS) is pleased to announce an upcoming virtual forum – Autism and the Courts – a Regional Discussion, aimed at learning about court experiences from individuals with an ASD.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	April 12, 2021
Type:	General
Audience:	Adult Community Autism Program (ACAP) Providers Adult Autism Waiver (AAW) Providers AAW Employment Providers AAW SSD/Systematic Skill Building Providers Intellectual Disability/Autism Providers All Interested Parties Intellectual Disability Providers
Name / Link:	ODP Announcement 21-033: Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) to Participate in the 2020 National Core Indicators® (NCI) Staff Stability Survey
Purpose	The purpose of this announcement is to inform all provider agencies employing DSPs that ODP will be participating in the 2020 NCI® Staff Stability Survey.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	April 11, 2021
Type:	General
Audience:	All Interested Parties
Name / Link:	HEALTH ALERT: Skin Integrity and Pressure Injury Initiatives
Purpose	The Office of Developmental Programs is issuing this Health Alert to create a greater awareness of pressure injuries in order to promote prevention and help ensure recognition and timely treatment if pressure injuries do occur.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	April 9, 2021
Type:	General
Audience:	All Interested Parties
Name / Link:	Everyday Lives 2021 Virtual Conference: *Conference Schedule and Speaker Lineup Now Available!*
Purpose	This year’s Everyday Lives Conference merges ODP’s annual conference lineup into a single month-long event that offers two additional Everyday Lives recommendation tracks. Topics include Community of Practice for Supporting Families Regional Collaboratives, Technology Innovation, Dual Diagnosis, Racial Equity, and Employment. Sessions conducted by self-advocates for self-advocates will be available throughout. Registrants have access to all conference sessions.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	April 8, 2021
Type:	General
Audience:	Administrative Entities Adult Community Autism Program (ACAP) Providers Adult Autism Waiver (AAW) Providers AAW Supports Coordinators AAW Employment Providers AAW SSD/Systematic Skill Building Providers Intellectual Disability/Autism Providers Intellectual Disability/Autism Supports Coordinators Intellectual Disability Providers Intellectual Disability Supports Coordinators
Name / Link:	ODP Announcement 21-032: Fiscal Year (FY) 2021-2022 Individual Support Plan (ISP) Renewal Guidance
Purpose	This Office of Developmental Program (ODP) communication will provide guidance for the FY 2021-2022 renewal period. The following topical areas will be addressed in this communication: 1. General Guidance – Consideration for COVID-19 Pandemic 2. Person/Family Directed Support (P/FDS) and Community Living Waiver (CLW) Cap Exceptions 3. Variance Process for Established Service Requirements 4. Creating FY 2021-2022 Renewals 5. Consolidated Waiver Fee Schedule Residential Rate Exceptions 6. FY 2021-2022 Waiver Rate Load in HCSIS 7. Resources
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	April 8, 2021
Type:	General
Audience:	Adult Community Autism Program (ACAP) Providers Adult Autism Waiver (AAW) Providers AAW Employment Providers AAW SSD/Systematic Skill Building Providers Intellectual Disability/Autism Providers All Interested Parties Intellectual Disability Providers
Name / Link:	ODP Announcement 20-068 UPDATE: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Applying Department of Health Testing and Personal Protective Equipment Guidance for Long-Term Care Facilities’ Residents and Health Care Personnel to Community and Life Sharing Homes
Purpose	This announcement provides guidance to Community and Life Sharing Home providers about how to apply updated COVID-19 testing guidance and infection control procedure guidance issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH): Updates to this announcement appear in red.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	April 7, 2021
Type:	General
Audience:	Individuals and Families All Interested Parties
Name / Link:	ODP Announcement 20-066 UPDATE: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Guidance for Visitation in Residential Settings
Purpose	The purpose of this announcement is to: • Explain “Level of Community Transmission” and its impact on visitation both in and outside of the Community or Life Sharing Home. • Provide guidance for developing visitation policies and best practices for visitation. • Explain the “Compassionate Care Exemption” (Appendix A). • Provide guidance on facilitating personal relationships when in-person visits are restricted. • Residential settings include licensed and unlicensed Community Homes (55 Pa. Code Chapter 6400) and licensed and unlicensed Family Living Homes (55 Pa. Code Chapter 6500). Updates appear in red.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	April 7, 2021
Type:	General
Audience:	All Interested Parties
Name / Link:	ODP Releases 2019-2020 Annual Comprehensive Employment Report
Purpose	The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) is pleased to announce the release of the second Annual Comprehensive Employment report. The ODP Comprehensive Employment Report provides important performance data to individuals, families, advocates, providers, government officials, and taxpayers. ODP is committed to supporting individuals with an intellectual disability or autism to achieve their goals towards competitive integrated employment.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	April 5, 2021
Type:	General
Audience:	All Interested Parties
Name / Link:	ODP Announcement 21-031: Prudent Payment of Claims Suspended April 2022
Purpose	The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance distributing the attached communication, ODPANN 21-031: Prudent Payment of Claims Suspended Until April 2022. Please review the announcement for additional information
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	April 2, 2021
Type:	General
Audience:	All Interested Parties
Name / Link:	ODP Announcement 21-030: Open for Public Comment: Temporary Fee Schedule Rate Changes in Community Participation Support and Transportation Trip Services
Purpose	The purpose of this communication is to announce the public comment period for the temporary increases to the Fee Schedule Rates for Community Participation Support (CPS) services and Transportation Trip services effective January 1, 2021 through June 30, 2021.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	April 1, 2021
Type:	General
Audience:	Administrative Entities Intellectual Disability/Autism Providers Intellectual Disability/Autism Supports Coordinators Intellectual Disability Providers Intellectual Disability Supports Coordinators
Name / Link:	ODP Announcement ODPANN 21-029 - Quality Management (QM) Virtual Certification Classes: Registration Now Open for July - December 2021
Purpose	The purpose of this communication is to provide information on the registration process for ODP’s Virtual QM Certification classes to be held July-December 2021.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	March 31, 2021
Type:	General
Audience:	Administrative Entities AAW Supports Coordinators Intellectual Disability/Autism Supports Coordinators Intellectual Disability Supports Coordinators
Name / Link:	ODP Support Coordination Organization Leadership Webinar
Purpose	The webinar will focus on the integral role Supports Coordination Organizations (SCO) will play in the upcoming ODP COVID-19 vaccination clinics for individuals with an intellectual disability or autism and their unpaid caregivers as well as for Supports Coordinators who are in need of a vaccination.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	March 31, 2021
Type:	General
Audience:	All Interested Parties
Name / Link:	New ODP Podcast: What Do You Expect?
Purpose	Visit us on the MyODP Podcast page to Listen! The MyODP Podcast is now available on major Podcasting Platforms!
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	March 30, 2021
Type:	General
Audience:	All Interested Parties
Name / Link:	ODP COVID-19 Vaccine Webinar Now Available
Purpose	The Office of Developmental Programs co-hosted a webinar with the Jewish Healthcare Foundation that explains the importance of COVID-19 vaccination from the scientific and community perspectives. The one-hour webinar offers facts and information to help the participants make informed choices as well as to use when assisting others in their communities. This presentation also includes frank discussion of the losses that have been encountered by many as a result of COVID-19 infections.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	March 30, 2021
Type:	General
Audience:	All Interested Parties
Name / Link:	Office of Developmental Programs (ODP), Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) Operation Implementation
Purpose	Operation Implementation Descriptions and ODP Functions
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	March 29, 2021
Type:	General
Audience:	All Interested Parties
Name / Link:	ODP Announcement 20-072: COVID-19 HCBS At-A-Glance By Level of Community Spread 3-26-21
Purpose	Final Community Spread ending 3-26-21
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	March 24, 2021
Type:	General
Audience:	All Interested Parties
Name / Link:	ODP Announcement 21-028: Now Available: Adult Autism Waiver Renewal Public Comment Webinar Recording
Purpose	The purpose of this communication is to inform all interested parties of the availability of the public comment webinar regarding the proposed changes to Appendices A through H of the Adult Autism Waiver (AAW) renewal.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	March 23, 2021
Type:	General
Audience:	All Interested Parties
Name / Link:	Understanding the COVID-19 Vaccine
Purpose	On behalf of the Department of Human Services, Office of Developmental Programs, we invite you to join the upcoming webinar “Understanding the COVID-19 Vaccine” to hear from experts and ask questions about the COVID-19 vaccine.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	March 21, 2021
Type:	General
Audience:	All Interested Parties
Name / Link:	REMINDER 2021 ASD Virtual Seminar--Registration Now Open!
Purpose	This seminar is intended for providers or any supporter in the disability system who is interested a) in understanding ways to reduce potential risk and b) in understanding the justice system focusing on the role of advocacy and intervention if an individual they support becomes involved in the criminal justice system.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	March 19, 2021
Type:	General
Audience:	All Interested Parties
Name / Link:	Incident Management (IM) Virtual Office Hours (VOH)
Purpose	Office of Developmental Programs’ (ODP) providers of Adult Autism Waiver (AAW) and Adult Community Autism Program (ACAP) services are invited to schedule an individualized one-on-one VOH session to discuss incident management topics with representatives from ODP.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	March 18, 2021
Type:	General
Audience:	All Interested Parties
Name / Link:	Guest Series with Jordan Hollander: Becoming More Flexible
Purpose	This is the third episode in a three-part series with our first guest, Jordan Hollander. This episode focuses on wrapping up the previous two podcasts on the concepts of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) by exploring more about how and what we think impacting how effective we are as supporters.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	March 17, 2021
Type:	General
Audience:	All Interested Parties
Name / Link:	PA Family Network--Peace of Mind: Long Term Planning For Siblings
Purpose	Join the PA Family Network in this workshop to plan and problem solve for your sibling(s) with intellectual disabilities and/or autism: 1. Connect and network with other adult siblings. 2. Get information and strategies on handling Long Term Planning*. 3. Identify services/supports so you and your loved one can live a good life.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	March 16, 2021
Type:	General
Audience:	All Interested Parties
Name / Link:	After Action Review (AAR)
Purpose	Attached is an AAR Brief that describes the development of the COVID-19 Pandemic AAR and focuses on the findings from one subset of data that was collected through an online survey of providers.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	March 14, 2021
Type:	General
Audience:	All Interested Parties
Name / Link:	ODP Announcement 21-027 REISSUE: COVID-19- Approval of Appendix K Extension
Purpose	Please note: This announcement is being reissued due to an issue with the links within the announcement document. Please refer to this corrected version moving forward. To inform all interested stakeholders that Appendix K flexibilities needed for implementation of the waivers administered by the Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) due to the COVID-19 pandemic have been extended.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	March 12, 2021
Type:	General
Audience:	All Interested Parties
Name / Link:	ODP Announcement 21-026: Medication Administration-- Webcast Guidance
Purpose	The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance distributing the attached communication, ODPANN 21-026: Medication Administration: Webcast Guidance. This communication provides guidance for users experiencing issues viewing webcasts in the Medication Administration Train the Trainer and Student courses.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	March 12, 2021
Type:	General
Audience:	All Interested Parties
Name / Link:	ODP Releases 2019-2020 Annual Data Report
Purpose	The ODP Annual data report provides statistical information to educate our stakeholders about the individuals ODP serves and the services they receive. This data provides an important overview of the service system ODP oversees that supports individuals with disabilities. The accompanying resource, Everyday Lives: Values in Action Information, Sharing and Advisory Committee (ISAC) Recommendations, Strategies, and Performance Measures, provides information on indicators of success used to gauge the effectiveness of the work of ODP.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	March 11, 2021
Type:	General
Audience:	All Interested Parties
Name / Link:	CMS COVID-19 Vaccine Resources for Vulnerable Populations Webpage
Purpose	The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Office of Minority Health (CMS OMH) has developed a COVID-19 Vaccine Resources website to address the disproportionate impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on minority and vulnerable populations. The website features federal resources organized by audience, such as health care professionals, patients, and consumers.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	March 11, 2021
Type:	General
Audience:	All Interested Parties
Name / Link:	Office of Developmental Programs Virtual Office Hour Risk Management – Provider Risk Screening – Phase 2
Purpose	This session offers a review of Phase 2 of the Administrative Entity Provider Risk Screening Process including a deep dive into identified risk areas, the Phase 2 Summary Report, and tracking.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	March 9, 2021
Type:	General
Audience:	Administrative Entities AAW Supports Coordinators Intellectual Disability/Autism Supports Coordinators All Interested Parties Intellectual Disability Supports Coordinators
Name / Link:	ODP Announcement 21-025: Respite for a Participant Receiving Life Sharing Services
Purpose	This communication is intended to clarify which procedure codes to use for a participant receiving Respite services in a Life Sharing setting. ODP is implementing five (5) new 24- hour Respite service procedure codes that represent Respite for a participant(s) who receives this service in a Life Sharing setting only (whether licensed or unlicensed).
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	March 5, 2021
Type:	General
Audience:	Individuals and Families All Interested Parties
Name / Link:	New MyODP Podcast: Guest Series with Jordan Hollander- It's the Journey and Not Just the Destination
Purpose	The MyODP Podcast is now available on major Podcasting Platforms! Click on the links below and subscribe to get notified of recent episodes!
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	March 5, 2021
Type:	General
Audience:	All Interested Parties
Name / Link:	Direct Service Professional (DSP) COVID-19 Vaccination Need and Access Survey
Purpose	Also attached to this message is a "Planning Template" to help you gather the information needed to complete the survey. This is an optional resource and is not required to be used. Remember that all responses must be entered into the online survey, please do not submit the Planning Template to ODP.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	March 2, 2021
Type:	General
Audience:	All Interested Parties
Name / Link:	Autism & the Courts Regional Panel - Central PA
Purpose	Committed to access to justice for Pennsylvanians with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD), the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, along with the Department of Human Services (DHS) is pleased to announce an upcoming virtual forum – Autism and the Courts – a Regional Discussion, aimed at learning about court experiences from individuals with an ASD.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	March 2, 2021
Type:	General
Audience:	All Interested Parties
Name / Link:	The Arc of Pennsylvania Customized Employment Job Development April 2021
Purpose	Attendees will learn how to develop an employer-focused approach to negotiating customized job descriptions on behalf of individuals with disabilities. Participants seeking certification are expected to commit approximately 40 hours of fieldwork with/on-behalf of a learning partner under the guidance of Marc Gold & Associates (MGA) over the course of 4 months. This is the pre-requisite training to complete certification through MGA. *Certification in Discovery is a pre-requisite for seeking certification in Job Development.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	March 2, 2021
Type:	General
Audience:	All Interested Parties
Name / Link:	2021 ASD Virtual Seminar - Registration Now Open!
Purpose	This seminar is intended for providers or any supporter in the disability system who is interested a) in understanding ways to reduce potential risk and b) in understanding the justice system focusing on the role of advocacy and intervention if an individual they support becomes involved in the criminal justice system. We also invite professionals in law enforcement, courts, and corrections to this seminar to open the necessary discussion about the supporter’s role in diversion and engagement with the justice system.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Department of Human Services
Issue Date:	March 1, 2021
Type:	General
Audience:	All Interested Parties
Name / Link:	ODP Announcement 21-024 Reissue: Open for Public Comment: Renewal of the Adult Autism Waiver (AAW)
Purpose	The purpose of this communication is to announce that Appendices A through H of the proposed renewal for the Adult Autism Waiver (AAW) are available for public review and comment. There is a 30-day public comment period that begins on February 27, 2021 and ends on March 29, 2021.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	March 1, 2021
Type:	General
Audience:	Individuals and Families All Interested Parties
Name / Link:	Registration Open for the Everyday Lives 2021 Virtual Conference!
Purpose	Early bird registration for the Everyday Lives 2021 Virtual Conference is now open! This year’s conference will be a virtual celebration offering learning opportunities for individuals, families, and professionals.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	February 26, 2021
Type:	General
Audience:	All Interested Parties
Name / Link:	ODP Announcement 21-022 Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19): Department of Human Services (DHS) COVID019 Vaccine Administration Tracker Now Available for Immediate Use
Purpose	To announce the release of the Department of Human Services Vaccine Administration Tracker and provide instructions for its use.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	February 26, 2021
Type:	General
Audience:	All Interested Parties
Name / Link:	ODP Announcement 21-023: Human Rights Webcasts
Purpose	With the recent release of Bulletin 00-21-01 Guidance for Human Rights Teams and Human Rights Committees, ODP is making available a 4-part webcast series titled Human Rights In Depth, which provides additional information and support for stakeholders involved in implementing the guidance and requirements related to individual rights and restrictive procedures.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	February 24, 2021
Type:	General
Audience:	Individuals and Families All Interested Parties
Name / Link:	2021 ASD Virtual Seminars - When Disability and the Justice System Collide: A Proactive Approach - Save the Date
Purpose	This seminar is intended for providers or any supporter in the disability system who is interested a) in understanding ways to reduce potential risk and b) in understanding the justice system focusing on the role of advocacy and intervention if an individual they support becomes involved in the criminal justice system.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	February 22, 2021
Type:	General
Audience:	All Interested Parties
Name / Link:	ODP Virtual Office Hours (VOH) Provider Risk Screening March 10, 2021
Purpose	This session will offer a review of Phase 1 of the Administrative Entity Provider Risk Screening Process to include background of process development, an overview of Phase 1, and a review of the Phase 1 Tool.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	February 22, 2021
Type:	General
Audience:	All Interested Parties
Name / Link:	ODP March 2021Training Calendar
Purpose	The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) is pleased to announce its March trainings. Please use the hyperlinked title listed below to register for the session. Please email: RA-PWODP_OUTREACH@pa.gov if you have any questions.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	February 19, 2021
Type:	General
Audience:	All Interested Parties
Name / Link:	New MyODP Podcast: Guest Series with Jordan Hollander: A Few Thoughts About Thoughts
Purpose	This is the first episode in a three-part series with our first guest, Jordan Hollander. As supporters, one of our primary objectives is to ensure the person we support is happy and feels good, right? Jordan joins us to talk about his thoughts on the broader definition of happiness and how thoughts can sometimes be a barrier to achieving a more meaningful life.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	February 18, 2021
Type:	General
Audience:	All Interested Parties
Name / Link:	PA Department of Human Services (DHS) COVID-19 Vaccine FAQ
Purpose	The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) is working closely with other commonwealth agencies to assist in the distribution of vaccines to the populations we serve and providers to those populations. Vaccination is a critical part in our fight against COVID-19 and overcoming this pandemic, and we want all Pennsylvanians to feel safe, informed, and prepared to participate in this process when the opportunity comes.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	February 16, 2021
Type:	General
Audience:	All Interested Parties
Name / Link:	Immediate Action Required--COVID 19 Vaccine Information Needed!
Purpose	To enter information, save a copy of the spreadsheet and use the filter button at the top of the column to show only your agency. Complete the requested information for each home operated by your agency, save the sheet, and send it as an attachment to ra-pw6100regadmin@pa.gov.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	February 14, 2021
Type:	General
Audience:	All Interested Parties
Name / Link:	BEST PRACTICE STANDARDS IN BEHAVIORAL SUPPORT
Purpose	The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) recognizes that effective, quality behavioral support must be grounded in and informed by basic, broadly accepted knowledge and processes. We are excited to disseminate the Best Practice Standards in Behavioral Support to streamline expectations and practices for those individuals providing behavioral support in ODP programs. Register here: https://register.gotowebinar.com/rt/7822408818569088011
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	February 12, 2021
Type:	General
Audience:	Individuals and Families Administrative Entities All Interested Parties
Name / Link:	ODP Announcement 21-021: COVID-19--Managing the Impact of Temporary Enhanced Rates for Community Participation Support and Transportation Trip on Individual Support Plans (ISP) and Annual Fiscal Limits
Purpose	To provide guidance to stakeholders on managing the impact of temporary enhanced rates for Community Participation Support (CPS) and Transportation Trip Services on Individual Support Plans (ISP) and annual fiscal limits (also referred to as waiver caps).
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	February 12, 2021
Type:	General
Audience:	Individuals and Families Administrative Entities All Interested Parties Intellectual Disability Providers Intellectual Disability Supports Coordinators
Name / Link:	ODP Announcement 00-21-01: Bulletin 00-21-01 Guidance for Human Rights Teams and Human Rights Committees - Reissue
Purpose	This bulletin clarifies regulatory requirements and provides best practice recommendations for the development and implementation of HRTs and HRCs. The guidance outlined in this bulletin aligns with the ODP’s mission, vision and values and reflects regulatory and contractual expectations for Administrative Entities (AEs) and providers. The requirements and recommendations discussed in this bulletin are intended to support a consistent approach to ensure an individual’s health, safety, welfare and rights.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	February 11, 2021
Type:	General
Audience:	All Interested Parties
Name / Link:	ODP Announcement 21-020: Incident Management Bulletin Webinars
Purpose	The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance distributing the attached communication, ODPANN 21-020: Incident Management Bulletin Webinars The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) will be releasing the new Incident Management Bulletin on March 1, 2021. Following the bulletin’s publication, ODP will be presenting Incident Management (IM) webinars as part of a larger training series that pertains to the bulletin and IM practices. The attached announcement provides additional information on the webinars including dates, times and registration information.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	February 10, 2021
Type:	General
Audience:	Individuals and Families Administrative Entities All Interested Parties Intellectual Disability Providers Intellectual Disability Supports Coordinators
Name / Link:	ODP Announcement 21-019: COVID-19--Updated Government Benefits and Representative Payee Services Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Purpose	To announce updates to the Government Benefits and Representative Payee Services FAQs.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	February 10, 2021
Type:	General
Audience:	All Interested Parties
Name / Link:	Police and Autism Community Training and Resources
Purpose	Police Autism Community Trainings (PACT), a Kentucky based non-profit organization aimed at advocating and raising awareness about autism in the community, has a variety of relevant resources on their website.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	February 8, 2021
Type:	General
Audience:	Administrative Entities Intellectual Disability/Autism Providers All Interested Parties
Name / Link:	ODP Announcement 00-21-01: Guidance for Human Rights Teams and Human Rights Committees
Purpose	This bulletin clarifies requirements and provides best practice recommendations for the use of HRTs and HRCs to protect individual rights and for the review of restrictive procedures. The guidance outlined in this bulletin aligns with the Office of Developmental Program’s (ODP) mission, vision and values and reflects regulatory and contractual expectations for Administrative Entities (AEs) and providers. The requirements and recommendations discussed in this bulletin are intended to support a consistent approach to ensure an individual’s health, safety, welfare and rights.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	February 8, 2021
Type:	General
Audience:	All Interested Parties
Name / Link:	ODP Announcement 21-018 REISSUE: Quality Management (QM) Recertification for ODP QM Certificate Holders
Purpose	To remind ODP QM Certificate Holders of QM Recertification requirements for those who were initially certified or recertified in 2019. Recertification is required every two years.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	February 8, 2021
Type:	General
Audience:	All Interested Parties
Name / Link:	Improving Patient-Provider Communication for Autistic Individuals with Complex Communication Needs
Purpose	ASD@PSU will hold their Monthly Seminar Series on Wednesday, March 3, 2021, from Noon-1:00 pm. The webinar will feature David McNaughton, Ph.D., Professor in the Department of Educational Psychology, Counseling, and Special Education at Penn State University, who will present “Improving Patient-Provider Communication for Autistic Individuals with Complex Communication Needs”.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	February 4, 2021
Type:	General
Audience:	Individuals and Families Administrative Entities All Interested Parties Intellectual Disability Providers Intellectual Disability Supports Coordinators
Name / Link:	SAVE THE DATE: Everyday Lives 2021 Virtual Conference
Purpose	The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Developmental Programs, invites you to Save the Date and participate in the statewide Everyday Lives Conference. This year’s conference will be virtual and include the collaboration, education, and innovation to celebrate the everyday lives of individuals with intellectual disabilities and autism. This year’s Everyday Lives Conference merges the Everyday Lives Conference with the Community of Practice Regional Collaborative Conference, the Technology Summit, and the Dual Diagnosis Conference.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	February 3, 2021
Type:	General
Audience:	All Interested Parties
Name / Link:	ODP Announcement 21-017:Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)--Temporary Fee Schedule Rates for Community Participation Support and Transportation Trip Services
Purpose	To announce the implementation of temporary changes to the Fee Schedule Rates for Community Participation Support services rendered through the Consolidated, Community Living and Person/Family Directed Support (P/FDS) waivers, for Transportation Trip services rendered through the Consolidated, Community Living, P/FDS and Adult Autism Waivers, and for Community Participation Support and Transportation Trip base-funded services managed through county programs for individuals with an intellectual disability.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	February 2, 2021
Type:	General
Audience:	All Interested Parties
Name / Link:	Vaccine Information for Individuals Without Internet Access
Purpose	Pennsylvania Departments of Health and Human Services would like to share resources surrounding COVID-19 vaccine information for individuals that have limited or no internet access.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	February 1, 2021
Type:	General
Audience:	All Interested Parties
Name / Link:	ODP COVID-19 Update: Vaccination Webinar for All Stakeholders
Purpose	Join ODP Deputy Secretary Kristin Ahrens and Medical Director Gregory Cherpes for a general update on vaccination rollout.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	January 31, 2021
Type:	General
Audience:	All Interested Parties
Name / Link:	ODP 20-088 UPDATE: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)--Guidance on Masks, Close Contact, Screening, and Handwashing
Purpose	To provide updated guidance on face-coverings, close contact, screening protocols, and handwashing procedures for all stakeholders. Updates appear in red.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	January 29, 2021
Type:	General
Audience:	All Interested Parties
Name / Link:	ODP Announcement 21-016: COVID-19 - Guidance for Maintaining Regulatory Compliancy in CPS facilities
Purpose	This announcement provides guidance to licensed Community Participation Support (CPS) Facilities about maintaining compliance with 55 Pa. Code Chapters 2380 and 2390 during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	January 29, 2021
Type:	General
Audience:	All Interested Parties
Name / Link:	AE Provider Qualification Contact List 1-29-21
Purpose	An updated contact list for AE providers.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	January 28, 2021
Type:	General
Audience:	All Interested Parties
Name / Link:	ODP Announcement 21-014: Notice of a Change to the Federal Requirement of Transportation Costs for 2021
Purpose	The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance distributing the attached communication; ODPANN 21-014: Notice of a Change to the Federal Requirement of Transportation Costs for 2021. The announcement provides the 2021 Federal rate of reimbursement per mile for travel and provides instruction on how to modify claims to account for the new rate. Please read the announcement for further information.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	January 28, 2021
Type:	General
Audience:	AAW Supports Coordinators All Interested Parties
Name / Link:	ODP Announcement 21-015: New Orientation for Adult Autism Waiver Supports Coordination Organizations
Purpose	To inform SCOs of a new orientation curriculum on MyODP for Supports Coordinators (SC) and SC Supervisors serving participants in the AAW.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	January 27, 2021
Type:	General
Audience:	All Interested Parties
Name / Link:	Vaccinations: Unpaid Caregivers Attestation Information
Purpose	The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) is passing along this information for any unpaid caregivers in need of COVID vaccination. On January 19, 2021, Pennsylvania’s COVID-19 Interim Vaccination Plan V
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	January 26, 2021
Type:	General
Audience:	Adult Autism Waiver (AAW) Providers All Interested Parties
Name / Link:	ODP Announcement 20-101 UPDATE: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)-- Temporary Closure of Older Adult Daily Living Centers, Structured Day Habilitation, and Licensed Facilities Where Community Participation Support is Provided Due to Community Spread
Purpose	To provide temporary closure guidance to Older Adult Daily Living Centers, Structured Day Programs, LIFE Day Centers, Adult Training Facilities and Vocational Facilities related to the community spread of COVID-19 or when an individual or staff member is diagnosed with COVID-19 and spent 15 minutes or more in the facility within a 24 hour period starting from 2 days before illness onset (or, for asymptomatic patients, 2 days prior to test specimen collection) until the time the person is isolated. Additionally, this announcement describes the process for reopening facilities using the Community Participation Support and Older Adult Facility Reopening Tool. Updates appear in red.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	January 25, 2021
Type:	General
Audience:	Individuals and Families All Interested Parties
Name / Link:	ODP Training Needs Survey Deadline Extended to February 7 2021
Purpose	This survey should take less than 10 minutes to complete. Responses are anonymous and any contact information provided is stored separately from survey responses.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	January 25, 2021
Type:	General
Audience:	AAW Supports Coordinators
Name / Link:	ODP Announcement 21-013: AAW Written Notice of SCO Requalification Requirements
Purpose	To inform all AAW SCOs, whose last digit of their Master Provider Index (MPI) number is 0, 1, or 2 that they must submit their qualification documentation to the Office of Developmental Programs (ODP), Bureau of Supports for Autism and Special Populations (BSASP) after February 1st but no later than March 31st of this year in order to meet requirements of 55 PA Code.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	January 24, 2021
Type:	General
Audience:	All Interested Parties
Name / Link:	ODP Adult Autism Waiver (AAW) COVID-19 Update
Purpose	The meeting provides updates on COVID-19 activities, answers questions and offers support. These meetings are held for all ODP providers of AAW Services. The Virtual Office Hours (VOH) starts with an overview of any new ODP Announcements and also includes a) highlights of new practices, b) a review of topics and questions sent in advance, and c) a discussion of any concerns that have come up in the past few weeks. Providers will be able to ask questions directly of AAW Regional Office (RO) Representatives.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	January 22, 2021
Type:	General
Audience:	All Interested Parties
Name / Link:	ODP Announcement 21-012: Medication Administration: Student Course Access and System Restore Error
Purpose	To announce that the Medication Administration Student course is accessible, and to provide guidance to users affected by an error which occurred from January 18 to 20.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	January 21, 2021
Type:	General
Audience:	Individuals and Families All Interested Parties
Name / Link:	New MyODP Podcast: Repeat After Me: We Support Lifelong Learners
Purpose	Have you ever made assumptions about what the person you support can and cannot do? Sometimes our brain takes shortcuts that lead to unintentional bias towards others, including the person you support. We will talk about ways that you can shift even unconscious bias and always view the person you support as a lifelong learner.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	January 20, 2021
Type:	General
Audience:	Administrative Entities Adult Community Autism Program (ACAP) Providers Adult Autism Waiver (AAW) Providers AAW Supports Coordinators AAW Employment Providers AAW SSD/Systematic Skill Building Providers Intellectual Disability/Autism Providers Intellectual Disability/Autism Supports Coordinators All Interested Parties Intellectual Disability Providers Intellectual Disability Supports Coordinators
Name / Link:	ODP Announcement 21-010: Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) Quality Management (QM) Virtual Certification Classes: Registration Now Open for Spring 2021
Purpose	To provide information on the registration process for ODP’s Spring 2021 Virtual QM Certification Classes.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	January 20, 2021
Type:	General
Audience:	All Interested Parties
Name / Link:	ODP Monthly Trainings February 2021
Purpose	The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) is pleased to announce its February trainings. Please use the hyperlinked title listed below to register for the session.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	January 20, 2021
Type:	General
Audience:	Administrative Entities Supports Brokers All Interested Parties
Name / Link:	ODP Announcement 21-011: Invitation to Apply for the Capacity Building Institute (Year 5)
Purpose	Many people feel at a loss as to how to best provide support to individuals with a dual diagnosis (individuals with an Intellectual Disability and Autism with co-occurring mental health issues, and challenging behaviors) to lead healthy, happy, and meaningful lives. Current best practices and supportive models that have shown to be most helpful are sometimes beyond the reach of people who work directly with individuals with a dual diagnosis. CBI addresses these issues from an individual and systemic level through training, integration of knowledge into practice, and opportunities to build a statewide cohort to work together to effect change and build capacity. The participants will share individual best practice experiences leading to recommendations to the Office of Developmental Programs and Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services to facilitate a more effective delivery of services across systems.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	January 19, 2021
Type:	General
Audience:	All Interested Parties
Name / Link:	ODP Announcement 21-009: Medication Administration: Webcast Access and Extended Maintenance
Purpose	To provide guidance on accessing the Medication Administration Student course and announces that all webcasts are now available. Extended maintenance is required to replace the Written Documentation exam quizzes for the Medication Administration Student Courses until January 25, 2021.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	January 19, 2021
Type:	General
Audience:	All Interested Parties
Name / Link:	Autism and the Courts
Purpose	Committed to access to justice for Pennsylvanians with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, along with the Department of Human Services (DHS) is pleased to announce an upcoming virtual forum – Autism and the Courts, aimed at learning about court experiences from individuals with ASD.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	January 19, 2021
Type:	General
Audience:	All Interested Parties
Name / Link:	Immediate Action Required - COVID-19 Vaccine Information Needed!
Purpose	The Department of Human Services is establishing a pharmacy partnership to make COVID-19 vaccines available to individuals and staff who live and work in Chapter 6400 Community Homes and other DHS licensed facilities. It is critical that each Community Home provider submit the information requested on the attached spreadsheet return it to the Department no later than 5:00 PM on Wednesday, January 20, 2021. In order for DHS to effectively plan with our pharmacy partner, we ask that all residential habilitation providers complete the form for all locations. To enter information, save a copy of the spreadsheet and use the filter button at the top of the column to show only your agency. Complete the requested information for each home operated by your agency, save the sheet, and send it as an attachment to ra-pw6100regadmin@pa.gov. Please contact your ODP Regional Office with any questions you may have.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	January 15, 2021
Type:	General
Audience:	All Interested Parties
Name / Link:	ODP Announcement 21-005: Health Risk Screening Tool (HRST) Protocol Update
Purpose	The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance distributing the attached communication, ODPANN 21-005: Health Risk Screening Tool (HRST) Protocol Update and the accompanying attachment. The attachment contains updated protocols for the implementation and use of the Health Risk Screening Tool (HRST). The Protocols were last issued in May of 2019. Please review both documents for further details on these updates.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	January 15, 2021
Type:	General
Audience:	Administrative Entities Adult Community Autism Program (ACAP) Providers Adult Autism Waiver (AAW) Providers AAW Employment Providers AAW SSD/Systematic Skill Building Providers Intellectual Disability/Autism Supports Coordinators All Interested Parties Intellectual Disability Providers Intellectual Disability Supports Coordinators
Name / Link:	ODP Announcement 21-006: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19): Guidance for Individual Support Plans That Are Effective Through June 30, 2021
Purpose	To communicate guidance for services included in Individual Support Plans (ISPs) that are effective through June 30, 2021 for individuals enrolled in the Consolidated, Community Living, Person/Family Directed Support (P/FDS) or Adult Autism Waiver.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	January 14, 2021
Type:	General
Audience:	Adult Autism Waiver (AAW) Providers
Name / Link:	ODP Announcement 21-004: The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) Provider Qualification (PQ) Form (DP 1088) for the Adult Autism Waiver (AAW)
Purpose	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 required to be completed by AAW Supports Coordination Organizations.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	January 13, 2021
Type:	General
Audience:	All Interested Parties
Name / Link:	POP-UP FAMILY FORUM! IMPORTANT SCHEDULE CHANGE!
Purpose	The PA Family Network will hold a special Family Forum to collect & discuss public comment on the proposed waiver changes! Please join us so your comments can be submitted to ODP!
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	January 12, 2021
Type:	General
Audience:	All Interested Parties
Name / Link:	Information Sharing and Advocacy Committee (ISAC) Everyday Lives 2020: Recommendations, Strategies & Performance Measures
Purpose	Members of Information Sharing and Advisory Committee (ISAC), working with the PA Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) Information Sharing and Advisory Committee (ISAC), developed a series of recommendations to achieve the vision in Everyday Lives. This publication provides updates to the strategies, performance measures and accomplishments included in earlier reports. M
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	January 12, 2021
Type:	General
Audience:	All Interested Parties
Name / Link:	ODP Training Needs Survey 2021
Purpose	Please share with others and/or visit the link below to complete a survey about your training needs
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	January 11, 2021
Type:	General
Audience:	All Interested Parties
Name / Link:	ODP Announcement 21-003: Medication Administration--System Access and Required Maintenance
Purpose	To provide guidance on accessing the Medication Administration Train the Trainer course and to announced required maintenance to the Medication Administration Student Courses until January 19th , 2021.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	January 11, 2021
Type:	General
Audience:	All Interested Parties
Name / Link:	THE ARC OF PA DISCOVERY TRAINING February 8-10th 2021
Purpose	This 3-day training provides a comprehensive overview of Discovery (an alternative to traditional vocational assessments) and how to complete Discovery. For those seeking to become certified providers of Discovery through Marc Gold and Associates, it is the pre-requisite training for certification. Individuals not seeking certification will gain valuable information and insight and may attend as auditors of the course.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	January 11, 2021
Type:	General
Audience:	Intellectual Disability/Autism Providers All Interested Parties Intellectual Disability Providers
Name / Link:	Vaccination for Non-Residential Direct Support Providers
Purpose	In Pennsylvania’s COVID-19 Interim Plan for Vaccination residents and staff of community homes and intermediate care facilities are included in phase 1A under long term care facilities. Non-residential staff are also included in phase 1A under Health Care Personnel.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	January 8, 2021
Type:	General
Audience:	All Interested Parties
Name / Link:	New MyODP Podcast--A Moment of Choice:Give Me a Break!
Purpose	We all have a choice in how we react to something that isn't working for us. So too for the people we support. But, do they have the skills to react in a way that is productive? We will talk about those skills and how you can help someone cope with situations that may not be working for them.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	January 8, 2021
Type:	General
Audience:	Adult Community Autism Program (ACAP) Providers Adult Autism Waiver (AAW) Providers AAW Employment Providers AAW SSD/Systematic Skill Building Providers Intellectual Disability/Autism Providers All Interested Parties Intellectual Disability Providers
Name / Link:	ODP Announcement 21-002: Social Security Administration Announces 2021 Cost of Living Adjustment
Purpose	To provide notice that the Federal Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payment will increase beginning January 2021.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	January 7, 2021
Type:	General
Audience:	All Interested Parties
Name / Link:	Thresholds for Community Spread Report: January 2 - January 8, 2021
Purpose	Providers, individuals and families should use the Level of Community Transmission information for their county as well as surrounding counties to make informed choices about protecting the health and safety of individuals and staff as well as their families. This includes, but is not limited to, deciding whether to change the method of service delivery (remote versus in-person, in-home versus in congregate settings, 1 staff supporting 1 individual versus groups of individuals) and implementing or increasing other COVID-19 mitigation strategies in alignment with applicable ODP COVID-19 guidance. The attached spreadsheet shows the level of Community Transmission by county for the period January 2, 2021 to January 8, 2021.
Status:	archive

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	January 7, 2021
Type:	General
Audience:	All Interested Parties
Name / Link:	ADV - COVID Vaccination Indicators and Contraindications
Purpose	The Pennsylvania Department of Health is providing guidance for providers on COVID-19 vaccination. The information in this HAN should be used to supplement other relevant guidance documents and guide the implementation of public health expectations for vaccine providers.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	January 5, 2021
Type:	General
Audience:	All Interested Parties
Name / Link:	ODP Announcement 21-001: ODP Quality Management (QM) Certification Virtual Classes: 2021 Interest Survey
Purpose	To gather information, for planning purposes, on system interest in completing ODP’s Virtual QM Certification Classes in 2021. Please tell us if you would be interested in attending a QM certification class in 2021, by clicking on the following link and completing the quick survey no later than January 15, 2021.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	December 30, 2020
Type:	General
Audience:	Administrative Entities All Interested Parties
Name / Link:	Office of Developmental Programs’ (ODP) Reference Manual on Community HealthChoices (CHC) for Administrative Entities (AEs) Webinar
Purpose	The objective of this webinar is to develop a shared understanding of why the ODP Community HealthChoices manual was developed. There will be an opportunity for questions at the conclusion of the webinar.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	December 30, 2020
Type:	General
Audience:	All Interested Parties
Name / Link:	Support to Long-Term Care Facilities after the Conclusion of the Regional Response Health Collaborative Program
Purpose	This communication details continued support that will continue to be offered to the RCAT-eligible facilities.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	December 24, 2020
Type:	General
Audience:	Individuals and Families All Interested Parties
Name / Link:	PA Family Network (PAFN) 2021 Event Schedule
Purpose	See calendar below for topics and be sure to check future emails for further details, updates and downloadable flyers and reminders!
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	December 23, 2020
Type:	General
Audience:	All Interested Parties
Name / Link:	ODP 20-116: Medication Administration Train-the-Trainer Course – Scheduled Maintenance
Purpose	To announce scheduled maintenance on the Medication Administration Train-theTrainer course will occur 12/28/2020 from 10:00 AM-5:00 PM.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	December 23, 2020
Type:	General
Audience:	Individuals and Families All Interested Parties
Name / Link:	COVID-19 Vaccine Information from PA DOH
Purpose	This site contains important information regarding the COVID-19 Vaccine. Please share this information widely.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	December 21, 2020
Type:	General
Audience:	All Interested Parties
Name / Link:	ODP Monthly Trainings - January 2021 Virtual Trainings
Purpose	The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) is pleased to announce its January trainings. Please use the hyperlinked title listed below to register for the session.
Status:	current

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