The Hill: Medicaid Providers Need a More Sensible Approach to Labor’s Overtime Proposal
Carol Ferenz
Post-Gazette: Marjie Stuber — The State’s Budget Reveals What the State Thinks of People With Disabilities and Autism
Post-Gazette Editorial: Another Budget, Another Chance to Help PA’s Struggling Disability Care System
The State of America’s Direct Support Workforce Crisis 2023 Briefing to Be Held by ANCOR
Statewide Quarterly Positive Approaches & Practices Meeting to Be Held on Jan. 24
The Department of Human Services’ (DHS) Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (OMHSAS) and the Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) invites you to join the Statewide Quarterly Positive Approaches & Practices virtual meeting on January 24, 2024. The meeting will be held from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm and focus on restrictive procedures. OMHSAS and ODP will discuss restrictive procedures as they relate to the licensing of Community Residential Rehabilitation (CRR) services, Inpatient Psychiatric services, Long-Term Structured Residences (LTSR), Residential Treatment Facilities for Adults (RTF-A), and Community Homes. There will also be a panel presentation to review some of the strategies associated with the development of restrictive procedures, including tips for the creation of plans consistent with best practice strategies.
Please view the flyer for detailed session and registration information.
ODP Provides Guidance on Adding the Transportation Service to ISPs
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has shared ODPANN 24-005, which provides updated guidance to Adult Autism Waiver (AAW) Supports Coordinators (SC) and their supervisors for adding the transportation service to ISPs. This communication obsoletes ODPANN 20-045. Please view the announcement for information and details.
DHS Leadership Elected To National Association Of State Directors Of Developmental Disabilities Services Position
Meeting for RCPA Member Input Regarding 2024–28 WIOA Combined State Plan to Be Held Jan. 12
QM Recertification Details Announced for ODP QM Certificate Holders
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has shared ODPANN 24-004. The purpose of this communication is to announce that those who achieved QM certification/recertification during calendar year 2022 are due for recertification by December 31, 2024. Maintaining certification through recertifying every two years is highly recommended to keep QM skills honed and refreshed.
ANCOR Releases Jan. 5 Weekly Update: Media Coverage of the Workforce Crisis and More!
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