Register Today for the Family and Self Advocate Summit on July 22
Cathy Barrick
Day on Person-Directed Services Virtual Learning Opportunity June 21
Friday, June 21, 2024
10:00 am – 2:15 pm via Zoom
This session will focus on information for all Common Law and Managing Employers. Self-advocates who are their own Common Law Employer (CLE) or Managing Employer (ME) are encouraged to participate. Advance Registration is required. View the flyer for registration information and additional details.
ODP Hosts Third Provider Preparedness Summit
Today, June 12, the Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) held the third of four Provider Preparedness Summits for Residential providers. Additional discussion on specific performance standards for Performance-Based Contracting took place.
The PowerPoint is now available, and a recording of the session will be posted shortly on the MyODP website. On page 60 of the PowerPoint, a check mark should be included under Clinically Enhanced.
ODP staff answered many questions submitted by providers and will take questions/comments into consideration for change. The discussion was primarily focused on an overview of the performance standards, including Risk Management, the Health Risk Screening Tool, Quality Improvement, and Complex Needs/Dual Diagnosis.
HRS data should be completed on all individuals. The HRS Protocol can be found here.
Many attestation questions will be required. ODP will be compiling the required attestations and incorporate them into one form for providers’ signatures.
The last and fourth summit will be held next Thursday, June 20. Providers are encouraged to attend all four sessions as well as watch a pre-recorded webinar. All of these recordings and resources can be found on the MyODP website.
Calling for Stories and Art for the 2024 Virtual PA Autism Training Conference!
Do you know an artist or storyteller? Encourage them to share their talents at PATC!
Call for Personal Stories: Calling all self-advocates with autism! Share your story at the 2024 PA Autism Training Conference. Choose from one of our featured prompts and let your voice be heard! Stories will be displayed virtually during the conference and beyond. Must be 14 or older to participate.
View the flyer to learn more! Submissions due August 2, 2024.
Call for Artists: We’d like to invite artists with autism to exhibit their work virtually during the 2024 Pennsylvania Autism Training Conference. The art show will consist of images links of artwork supplied by the artists, as well as to their website or email addresses for further information for attendees.
View the flyer to learn more. Submissions due September 6, 2024.
SOC Revision Process Beginning — Public Comment Period Open Until August 12
ANCOR has shared that the first step to revise the Standard Occupational Classification process has begun. Today the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), on behalf of the Standard Occupational Classification Policy Committee (SOCPC) — which is the committee that makes recommendations to OMB for potential revisions — announced it is beginning the review of the 2018 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) Manual for revisions to be made for 2028, and that it is soliciting public comment.
This is an opportunity to write comments in support of revisions to the SOC, in particular for the creation of a code for direct support professionals. In its notice for comments, OMB specifically notes that it “solicits and welcomes comments related to any aspect of occupational classification, especially comments concerning . . . whether to consider the addition of new detailed occupations or occupational groups, including specifically care workers.”
The public comment period is open until August 12, 2024. ANCOR will be submitting comments and providing additional guidance and tools to submit comments in the coming weeks.
For more information, the notice is available on the Federal Register website.
CI Program Spotlight Quarterly Newsletter for May 2024 Released
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has shared ODPANN 24-053. This communication announces the release of a new issue of the quarterly newsletter, The CI Program Spotlight, from the Temple University Harrisburg Certified Investigator Program and the Office of Developmental Programs (ODP). Instructions for accessing the newsletter are detailed in the announcement.
ODP Hosts Second Provider Preparedness Summit
Today, June 10, the Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) held the second of four Provider Preparedness Summits for Residential Providers. More discussion on specific performance standards for Performance-Based Contracting took place. The PowerPoint is now available, and a recording of the session will be posted shortly on the MyODP website.
ODP staff in attendance answered many questions submitted by providers, and the discussion was primarily focused on staff credentialing. Credentialing is unique to the DSP, is portable, and requires recertification every two years. A quick google search on NADSP will provide a thorough e-badge handbook.
There are two additional summits planned, and ODP will be recording each summit. Providers are encouraged to attend all four sessions as well as watch a pre-recorded webinar. All of these resources can be found on the MyODP website.
AAW Quarterly Incident and Risk Management Meeting Announced for June 28
Friday, June 28, 2024
10:00 am – 11:30 am
Register Here
Adult Autism Waiver (AAW) providers are invited to participate in the AAW Provider Quarterly Incident and Risk Management meetings.
These meetings will be held for all Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) providers and Support Coordinators (SC) providing AAW services. Pam Treadway and Heather Easley will facilitate these meetings with the intent to provide updates on incident and risk management related activities, share AAW data, inform providers of any upcoming changes, review ODP expectations, etc. Providers will be able to network with one another and ask questions directly to the Bureau of Supports for Autism and Special Populations (BSASP).
The upcoming meeting will have a focus on Adult Protective Services (APS). BSASP is interested in obtaining your questions related to APS. In a future meeting, they will invite one of the Department of Human Services (DHS) leads for Adult Protective Services to answer your questions.
Multiple staff from a provider may attend but should register separately. Be sure to complete all required information to confirm attendance. A link to the meeting will be send prior to the scheduled meeting date.
Please contact the Provider Support inbox with questions.
Act 26 SFY 2023/24 Q3 Report Released
The State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2023/24 Quarter 3 (Q3) report required by the Work Experience for High School Students with Disabilities Act (Act 26 of 2016) is now available. A copy of the report can be found here. It can also be found on the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation’s (OVR) website on the Act 26 Information tile.
PCHC Announces Basics of Supports Coordinating Monitoring on June 11
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