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Residential Habilitation Service Providers Virtual Office Hours: Best Practice Standards in Behavioral Support

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 have disseminated the Best Practice Standards in Behavioral Support to streamline expectations and practices for those individuals providing behavioral support in ODP programs. These standards were developed by ODP’s Unified Clinical Team consisting of representation from both the Bureau of Community Supports and the Bureau of Supports for Autism and Special Populations. The standards were drafted and disseminated in early 2021.

We are excited to discuss the standards with Residential Providers, encouraging those within the agency who have a role in oversight or implementation of Behavioral Support Services (e.g. Program Specialists, Clinical Staff, Behavioral Specialists) to join us!

March 2, 2022: 1:00 pm–2:00 pm

March 4, 2022: 12:00 pm–1:00 pm 

March 8, 2022: 12:00 pm–1:00 pm

March 9, 2022: 4:00 pm–5:00 pm 

March 11, 2022: 10:00 am–11:00 am 

March 18, 2022: 10:00 am–11:00 am

Please feel free to send questions and comments in advance during registration electronically.

Monday, February 14 at 3:00 pm EST
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This Valentine’s Day, focus on the patient population you love most — people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD).

Don’t miss this All-New FREE 90 minute webinar The Way Forward: Living Well During COVID, featuring a panel of national experts.

It seems COVID-19 will be a part of our lives and society for a while. People with IDD and their supports face unique adversities during the pandemic. So, how DO we get back to “normal” and WHEN? And where do we go from here?

The American Academy of Developmental Medicine and Dentistry (AADMD) is bringing together national experts in COVID-19 and IDD to give a much-needed perspective on how to navigate the days and months ahead. We will discuss how to provide a measured response to ensure freedom from illness and at the same time provide physical wellness and happiness.

The expert panel includes:

The webinar is intended for everyone who cares and supports those with IDD.

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The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) is accepting feedback and comments on the proposed Fee Schedule Rates for services funded through the Consolidated, Community Living, P/FDS, and Adult Autism Waivers as well as Base-Funded programs, residential ineligible services, and the accompanying rate assumption logs.

After receiving feedback from our members, we submitted our comments today. We look forward to continued discussion with ODP regarding the development of rates that will sufficiently support services to individuals with ID/A in the community.

The following request is for licensed Chapter 6400 Residential Providers only.

The Department of Human Services has a critical need for updated vaccine uptake information as a result of the recent increase in COVID-19 cases and availability of boosters. We need your help to gather this important information. Please complete this brief survey by 5:00 pm on Monday, February 14, 2022.

This survey is part of a larger effort to obtain a point-in-time view of the vaccination rate of staff and residents in all 6400 Residential Community Homes licensed by DHS. For the number of staff, please use the count for those currently employed and who work within the licensed residential setting(s) operated by your agency (even if they might not come into direct contact with individuals receiving services).

We realize that you have provided this information in the past and appreciate your ongoing cooperation in stopping the spread of the virus. You will note that this survey is much shorter than previous versions and should not take a great deal of time to complete. Please respond by agency, not licensed home.

For any questions regarding this survey, please contact ODP via email.

Thank you for your support in our ongoing fight against COVID-19.

Survey Link