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The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has shared ODPANN 25-067. This communication provides the waiting list report, comprised of individuals who are eligible to receive services and supports through ODP’s four home and community-based services (HCBS) waivers but, due to insufficient waiver capacity, the state cannot currently meet their needs. In this report, you will find information about ODP’s strategies and initiatives to address the problem and see the progress that has been made.

Access the report here ODP_Annual_WL_Report_2024. This report can also be found by visiting the MyODP home page and scrolling to the bottom or by following this path: Everyday Lives > Everyday Lives Publications > ODP’s Waiting List Reports.

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The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has shared a revised version of ODPANN 21-073. The revised document details changes made to the process of identifying those with pressure injuries and how the Health Care Quality Units will prioritize outreach to participants. Changes in the document are in red.

Please view the revised document for additional information and details.

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This spring, the Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) celebrated Physical Fitness & Sports month with Special Olympics Pennsylvania (SOPA). May was Physical Fitness & Sports month, and to celebrate, ODP visited SOPA’s Central Spring Sectional competition at Saint Francis University. Athletes competed in six sports including aquatics, athletics (track and field), basketball, golf, and tennis.

How Can You Move Your Way?
Anything that gets your heart beating faster counts. And it all adds up. Find what works for you! Walking, dancing, gardening, swimming, and stretching are just a few suggestions for weekly movement. Adults need a mix of physical activity to stay healthy. Moderate-intensity aerobic activity at least 150 minutes a week, and muscle-strengthening activity at least two days a week. Do activities that make your muscles work harder than usual.

Kids and teens ages 6 to 17 need at least 60 minutes every day. Most of it can be moderate-intensity aerobic activity. At least three days a week, encourage them to step it up to vigorous intensity. As a part of their 60 minutes, they also need muscle-strengthening at least three days a week and bone-strengthening three days a week.

What’s Your Move?
Do you have a weekly movement routine or are you just getting started? Share your story with us!

Send an email with subject line “Move Your Way” and ODP may feature your story on MyODP News Online! Please be sure to fill out the Department of Human Services (DHS) Media Release Form to send with your story!

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The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has shared ODPANN 25-057, which includes a new version of the Medication Administration Agency/Entity/Role Designation/Verification form. New and recertifying trainers will be required to have this form filled out by an agency administrator and/or primary contact. Agency Administrator and Primary Contact Roles and Responsibilities have also been included with this communication. The form will then be uploaded into the MedAdmin system before beginning the Train-the-Trainer (TtT) course. Primary contacts should review the TtT Course Prerequisites Med Admin document with staff before they register to confirm all requirements are met.

Please see the announcement and attachments included in ODPANN 25-057 for further information and detail.

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The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has shared ODPANN 25-056, which states that the Performance-Based Contracting (PBC) Residential Provider Directory is now available. PBC applies to the Consolidated Waiver and the Community Living Waiver. Individuals and families can use this directory for additional information when making a choice of providers.

Providers are placed in one of the following tiers based on their performance in the areas described below:

  • Primary: For providers that meet current standards and a few additional measures.
  • Select: For providers that deliver at least two of the three residential services in the Performance-Based Contracting model and meet the additional measures.
  • Clinically Enhanced: For providers that offer clinically enhanced medical or behavioral supports and meet the enhanced measures.

The website also indicates if a provider is in conditional status due to a licensing enforcement action.

If you have any questions, please reach out to the ODP PBC inbox.

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Message to Supports Coordinators:
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has shared the following information as part of the Annual Review Update process. It is essential to ensure each individual’s demographic information is accurate and current. Please take a few extra moments during your review to verify that all details are up-to-date and correctly documented.

HCSIS Navigation

  • Consumer Demographics: Individual > Demographics > Demo
  • Consumer Addresses: Individual > Demographics > Address
  • Contacts: Individual > Demographics > Contacts

Completion Guidelines
Please confirm that the following details are correct to the best of your knowledge:

Consumer Demographics

  • Living Situation
  • County of Residence
  • Educational and Vocational Status
    • Ensure this is consistent with the information listed under Education/Vocational and Employment/Volunteer sections within Functional Information.
  • Telephone Number (if applicable)

Consumer Addresses

  • Residential Address
  • Mailing Address (if applicable)
  • Email Address (if applicable)

Consumer Contacts

  • Contact Name
  • Relationship to Individual
  • Mailing Address (if applicable)
  • Phone Numbers (if applicable)
  • Email Address (if applicable)
  • Preferred Contact Method
  • Notes

Accurate information not only supports effective service planning and coordination — it also plays a key role in ensuring a smooth transition as we prepare for Enterprise Case Management (ECM) implementation. Thank you for your attention to detail and your continued commitment to delivering high-quality supports.

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact your ODP Regional Office.

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