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The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) is assisting the Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) in gathering data, which will be used for a collaborative high-priority initiative to evaluate the effectiveness of a Quality Investment Pilot program. To do so, ODP is requesting your assistance to provide the following data for each of your ICF locations:

  1. Provider Name:
  2. Location (ICF Site Name):
  3. Number of people residing at the location as of November 30, 2024:
  4. The number of people at the location not covered by Medicaid (i.e., # of Private Pay clients) as of November 30, 2024:
  5. The number of DOH citations related to infection control at each location from 2020 to date and the tag number(s):
  6. Has this site participated with the RISE program?

You may supply the data by typing the responses after each question in an email reply, or by attaching a spreadsheet with the following columns completed:

Facility Name Location/ Site Name Number of Residents as of 11/30/24 Number of Private Pay Residents as of 11/30/24 No. of DOH Citations related to Infection Control from 2020 to date Tag Numbers for DOH Citations related to Infection Control from 2020 to date Has this facility participated in the RISE program?

Please send your responses electronically to Lisa Wagner by close of business Friday, December 6, 2024.

Thank you for your cooperation.

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has announced the release of the Guide to the ODP Deaf, Hard of Hearing, DeafBlind Services. ODP is committed to effectively supporting d/Deaf, hard of hearing, and DeafBlind (DHHDB) individuals. The guide provides information, guidance, and combines all the current announcements (ODPANN 21-055, ODPANN 22-097, and ODPANN 22-099) into one document for ease of use. It can be found under the Deaf, Hard of Hearing, DeafBlind Required Training on the MyODP website.

Please view the announcement, ODPANN 24-118, for addition information and details.

All entities that complete investigations are required to conduct the Certified Investigator Peer Review (CIPR) process, as outlined in the CIPR Manual. New live case study sessions for Part 2 of the CIPR Course are now available. 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.

Please view ODPANN 24-117 for information and details.

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has released an update to the requirements for Tuberculosis Testing in Chapter 2380, 6400, and 6500. Mantoux tuberculin skin test (TST) is strongly recommended for staff and individuals in congregate care settings. Follow current CDC guidance for health care personnel, which generally requires two tests with negative results. However, for purposes of measuring compliance, the department requires that at least one test with negative results be obtained. For additional details, see updates in red for communication ODPANN 24-094.

Join fellow members of the ANCOR community, April 7–9, 2025 in sunny San Diego, California! RCPA members get an additional discount on top of the member rate by using the coupon code 100STATE. This discount will get RCPA members $80 off their full conference registration. (Be sure to use coupon code at the time of registration. ANCOR cannot retroactively apply the code.)

ANCOR Connect ’25: Oceans of Opportunity invites you to imagine new and limitless opportunities for the work we do as a community of providers. As the signature national gathering of community providers that support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD), ANCOR Connect ’25 will enable you to:

  • Connect with peers and partners across the country and across the globe;
  • Leverage cutting-edge technology and industry-leading innovations; and
  • Glean ideas for solutions that will advance our national quest to make truly inclusive communities a reality for all.

Together, we’ll explore new ways to navigate currents of change and the vast opportunities that lie before us. Because when we come together, the opportunities are limitless.

Note: If you are registering on behalf of a group rather than for yourself, this functionality is currently unavailable due to an internal program bug. We anticipate this group registration function will be available soon!

Pre-Conference Sessions
Pre-Conference Sessions take place on Monday, April 7 and offer deep dives into timely and relevant topics. There are four workshops total, spanning two two-hour time blocks. This means that you can participate in more than one Pre-Conference Session!

ANCOR is thrilled to offer the following workshops to jumpstart the learning at Connect ’25:

  • Taming the Management Monster: A Leadership Roadmap;
  • Innovative Solutions for Workforce and Housing: A Path to Stability;
  • Laying the Foundation: The DBT Model for Supportive Living; and
  • Beyond GPT: Using AI for Good in Disability Services.

Space is limited in each session and spots fill up fast — so secure your spot today by adding onto your conference registration!

Sponsoring & Exhibiting Opportunities
When it comes to getting your brand in front of the premier national gathering of the I/DD community, opportunity abounds! There is no shortage of reasons why sponsoring or exhibiting at ANCOR Connect ’25 should be part of your company’s 2025 business strategy. The event is teeming with opportunities to:

  • Secure brand placement in front of the largest national gathering of I/DD services professionals;
  • Build partnerships with ANCOR members by demonstrating the alignment of your values with their businesses; and
  • Glean insights into ANCOR’s role in the broader I/DD community and how you can deepen your engagement with ANCOR year-round.

Interested in sponsoring or exhibiting at our 2025 Conference? Download the ANCOR Connect ’25 Sponsor & Exhibitor Prospectus to explore opportunities today.

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All entities that complete investigations are required to conduct the administrative review process as outlined in the AR Manual. New live case study sessions for Part 2 of the AR course are now available. This course is offered as an opportunity to support entities to complete high-quality Administrative Reviews that help mitigate risks to individuals receiving services. Please review the announcement ODPANN 24-116 for additional information.

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has shared ODPANN 24-115, to announce that registration is now open for ODP’s January–April 2025 Virtual QM Certification Classes.

2025 WINTER/SPRING CLASS DATES:

  • January 8–9, 2025
  • January 22–23, 2025
  • February 5–6, 2025
  • February 19–20, 2025
  • March 5–6, 2025
  • Mar 19–20, 2025
  • April 23–24, 2025

Classes are held over two consecutive days, from 9:30 am – 2:30 pm. Participants must attend, with camera on, the entire time and complete the post-test with a score of at least 84% to obtain ODP QM certification status. Please review the announcement for additional details.