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ODP Shares QM Certification Class Registration Information
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has shared ODPANN 25-078. This communication provides information on new 2025 QM Certification class dates and registration information.
Registration opens August 5. Visit MyODP to register. Class dates are:
- September 10 – 11
- September 24 – 25
- October 8 – 9
- October 22 – 23
- November 5 – 6
- November 19 – 20
- December 10 – 11
Please view the announcement for additional information and details.
Reissue: What the OVR’s Memo Regarding the Order of Selection and Waiting List Means for ODP Services
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has shared a reissued version of ODPANN 25-028. This announcement has been reissued to clarify the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation’s (OVR) Memo released on March 15, 2025, regarding the Order of Selection and the OVR waiting list for services impacts referral requirements and access to ODP-funded employment services. The name of the Individuals with a Non-Significant Disability (NSD) priority category. On July 1, 2025, the NSD category was renamed to Individual with a Disability (D). The change in the priority category name has not affected the relevant eligibility criteria for the D, formerly NSD, category.
Please view the announcement for updated information and details. Changes within the communication are in red.
PBC Information Session for SCOs on August 13: Measure by Measure
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
10:00 am – 11:30 am
Register Here
This webinar is a continuation of the Performance-Based Contracting (PBC) for Supports Coordination Organizations (SCO) general information series. The webinar will provide details on specific performance standards for Performance-Based Contracting for SCOs. Each session will cover the required reporting, data source, data collection, and guidance for each performance standard. These sessions are each unique in content and build upon one another. SCO staff are encouraged to attend all four sessions. All sessions will be recorded and made available on MyODP.
Certified Investigator Peer Review Live Case Study Sessions Now Available
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has shared ODPANN 25-077. All entities that complete investigations are required to conduct the Certified Investigator Peer Review (CIPR) process as outlined in the CIPR Manual. This course is offered as an opportunity to support entities to complete high-quality CI Peer Reviews that help mitigate risks to individuals receiving services.
There are two parts to the CIPR course:
- Part 1: The Online Module, which includes three (3) units and a quiz; and
- Part 2: A live case study session, held via Zoom.
The online module of the CIPR course can be accessed by logging onto the MyODP website and selecting CIPR Training. Please view the announcement for additional information and details.
2023–2024 IM4Q Statewide Report and Resource Manual Added to MyODP Website
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has shared ODPANN 25-076. This announcement informs all stakeholders that the 2023–2024 IM4Q Statewide Report and Facts and Resources for People with Disabilities, Family Members, and Advocates, has been added to the IM4Q section at MyODP’s website. Please review the announcement for information on how to access these reports.
Registration Now Open for the 2025 Pennsylvania Autism Training Conference
Beyond Inclusion: Thriving in the Community
September 30 – October 1, 2025
Hosted Virtually
The Pennsylvania Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has announced that registration is now open for the 2025 Pennsylvania Autism Training Conference (PATC). The virtual conference will be hosted on September 30 and October 1. The theme for this year’s conference is Beyond Inclusion: Thriving in the Community. PATC will include presentations and panels from subject matter experts, providers, self-advocates, and families. This conference provides professionals working directly with individuals with autism across the lifespan with tools, strategies, and resources to help provide the most effective support.
Who Should Attend:
Professionals looking to increase their knowledge of and/or ability to support individuals with autism across the spectrum and the lifespan. PATC welcomes all professionals supporting individuals with autism in Pennsylvania, in all systems.
Register and Learn More:
*Please note: You may be prompted to create a MyODP account before you can register for the conference.
Call for Artists:
PATC is pleased to invite artists on the autism spectrum to exhibit their artwork virtually during the conference. They are looking for artists on the autism spectrum to showcase their art in a virtual “art gallery.” Artwork includes:
- Paintings;
- Drawings;
- Photography;
- Jewelry;
- Greeting cards;
- Pottery; and
- Fabric crafts.
The art show will consist of artwork supplied by artists and will be linked to ODP’s website.
If you are interested in exhibiting your work, please submit your work here.
U.S. Food and Drug Administration Issues Product Recall Alert on Manual Resuscitator Devices
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has shared an important announcement from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Manual Resuscitator Recall: SunMed Holdings, LLC Removes Adult Manual Resuscitator Devices Due to Incorrect Assembly of B/V Filter
SunMed Holdings, LLC is recalling this product due to a manufacturing issue where the B/V filter was assembled onto the patient port instead of the exhalation port. This incorrect configuration may result in a delay in therapy during emergency use.
The use of the affected product may cause serious adverse health consequences, including lack of oxygen to the body (hypoxia), build-up of carbon dioxide in the blood (hypercapnia), organ failure, and death.
There have been no reported injuries. There have been no reports of death.
Device Use
The manual resuscitator is used to provide emergency respiratory support to adult patients. It includes a face mask, bag reservoir, filter, manometer, and oxygen tubing, and is used during situations such as cardiac arrest or respiratory failure to manually deliver breaths.
Affected Product
- Product Names: Adult Manual Resuscitator with Medium Adult Mask, Bag Reservoir, Filter, Manometer and 7 ft. Oxygen Tubing
- Unique Device Identifier (UDI)/Model: Each: 10884389164822, Case: 40884389164823
- Lot/Serial Numbers: 526782, 526790, 526796, 526797, 526798, 526800, 526802, 526804, 526805, 526806, 26807, 526808, 526809, 526810, 526814, 526815, 526816, 526811, 526817, 526818
What to Do
- Stop using and quarantine all affected product immediately.
- Document quantity on hand and arrange to return or destroy affected units.
On May 1, 2025, SunMed Holdings, LLC sent all affected customers an Urgent Medical Device Recall notice recommending the following actions:
- Check your inventory for the affected product.
- Stop using the product immediately and quarantine it.
- Document the amount of product on hand and return or destroy affected units.
- Distribute the recall notice to any customers who received the product from you.
- Complete and return the response form via email as soon as possible.
- If you need urgent assistance or replacement, contact SunMed directly.
- Notify all affected personnel in your organization of recall.
Refer to the FDA Original Press Release for instructions on requesting a replacement and additional information.
Waiver Amendment Submissions and Supporting Documents for SC PBC Now Available
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has shared ODPANN 25-075. This announcement informs stakeholders of the submission of amendments to the Targeted Support Management State Plan, 1915(b)(4) Waiver, Consolidated Waiver, Community Living Waiver, and Person/Family Directed Support Waiver (P/FDS) to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and the availability of supporting publications.
Links are provided throughout the announcement to the waiver amendment submissions and to the supporting documents and resources.
Please submit questions about this information electronically.
Performance Standards for SCOs Released
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has shared Bulletin 00-25-03 and its two accompanying attachments. The purpose of this bulletin is to announce the performance standards Supports Coordination Organizations must meet as part of ODP’s implementation of performance-based contracting for Supports Coordination and Targeted Support Management services. Attachment 1 outlines the performance standards and measures. Attachment 2 provides the expected timeline for implementation of performance-based contracting for Supports Coordination and Targeted Support Management services.
Please view the bulletin and attachments for additional information and details.
Attachments:
- Attachment 1: Supports Coordination Performance Standards
- Attachment 2: Supports Coordination Organization Performance Standard Evaluation Timeline
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