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Innovative Practices and Approaches for Support to Individuals in the Criminal Justice System
(Featuring Allegheny County innovative projects & Peer Support by RHD)

Monday, March 16, 2020, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm EST

Capital Area Intermediate Unit 15
55 Miller Street, Enola, PA 17025
For driving directions use: 55 Miller Street, Summerdale, PA 17093
Lunch on your own

Pre-registration is required by emailing Marlinda Smith.
If accommodations or assistance is needed the day of the event, please contact Marlinda Smith at 717-795-9048.

The mission of this group is: “To improve people’s lives by increasing local capacity to provide supports to individuals with mental health and behavioral challenges by promoting the guiding principles of Positive Approaches, Everyday Lives and the Recovery Movement through the Department of Human Services cross-office collaboration.”

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HCQU West is presenting a webinar on Tuesday, March 17, 2020 from 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm, entitled “Court Appointed Guardianship: A Basic Overview with Dr. Sarah Stockey, DHCE.”

This webinar reviews the role of a court appointed guardian, as well as the limitations of guardianship. Concepts such as decision-making capacity and standards for surrogate decision-making will be explored in detail. Ethical standards of behavior for guardians will also be reviewed. Participants should come away from the webinar with a basic understanding of when a guardian is appropriate, what the role and limits of a guardian include, and how a guardian operates on behalf of the client.

To enroll, please visit the Milestone HCQU West Training Center. Please call 724-283-0990 with any questions.

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The Association of People Supporting Employment First (APSE) has a clear mission to improve employment outcomes for individuals with disabilities. They work to achieve that goal through a variety of activities, including policy and advocacy, professional development, publishing a scholarly journal, and hosting an annual conference.

APSE has launched an exciting new professional development opportunity that APSE that aims to improve employment outcomes for people with disabilities. The Emerging Leaders in Employment Services Program is a unique model of professional development that simultaneously invests in the skills development of both mid-level managers and frontline staff working in employment supports. This program will offer 12 months of targeted professional development that is delivered in a blended learning model — that is, a combination of in-person training, online training, supported mentoring, conference participation, as well as an online community of practice. Participants will receive a total of 80 hours or training, coaching, and mentoring over the 12-month period.

In the coming weeks, APSE will launch this program through a series of targeted marketing communications to State VR and DD agencies, as well as provider associations throughout the country. If you have any questions or feedback, please reach out directly to Jenny Stonemeier.

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Pennsylvania Assistive Technology Foundation (PATF) has announced the release of the 6th edition of its financial education book, Cents and Sensibility: A Guide to Money Management. This new edition contains updates to all the topics covered before, with the addition of a new chapter about housing, and a new section on supported decision-making. Topics covered include:

  • Money mapping (budgeting);
  • An overview of where to keep your money;
  • How to save safely, including information about PA ABLE and a comparison with Special Needs Trusts;
  • Borrowing money and understanding credit;
  • Housing, including information about insurance;
  • Funding your assistive technology;
  • Adult decision-making, including a new section on supported decision-making; and
  • A Financial Independence Checklist for transition-age youth.

Cents and Sensibility, 6th edition is available for download as a 508 compliant PDF on their website.

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On January 14, 2020, the Office of Developmental Programs released an updated version of the Provider Agreement for Participation in Pennsylvania’s Consolidated, Person/Family Directed Support, Community Living Waivers, and Adult Autism Waiver. Providers were informed that a signed copy of this document must be received no later than close of business on March 1, 2020.

As of February 21, 2020, many providers have not submitted their signed agreements. Failure to submit a signed agreement may impact providers’ ability to successfully submit claims for services rendered after March 1, 2020.

View/download the Provider Agreement for Participation in Pennsylvania’s Consolidated, Person/Family Directed Support, Community Living Waivers and Adult Autism Waiver and the accompanying letter from Deputy Secretary for Developmental Programs Kristin Ahrens.

Submit Signed Agreements to:
ra-ODPProvideragreem@pa.gov OR

Department of Human Services Office of Developmental Programs
Attention: Provider Agreement
625 Forster Street
Health and Welfare Building, Room 413
Harrisburg, PA 17120

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Join the Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) Deputy Secretary Kristin Ahrens for:
ODP Budget Briefing Webinar
Tuesday, February 25, 2020 at 3:00 pm

This presentation involves a briefing on the Governor’s Proposed State Budget for Fiscal Year 2020–2021, as it pertains to the budget for ODP. Presenting will be Deputy Secretary Ahrens and Rick Smith, Director, Bureau of Financial Management and Program Support. Please register at this link. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

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On February 14, 2019, the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR) and the Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) released Bulletin 00-19-01, OVR Referral Process for ODP Employment-Related Services. Attachment 4 to the bulletin is the OVR Contact Information for ID/Autism Coordinators. This version, dated 1/3/20, replaces all previous versions of Attachment 4.

This updated contact information, and Bulletin 00-19-01 in its entirety, can be found within each audience tab on the MyODP Employment page.

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The Department of Human Services (DHS) and Department of Health (DOH) have issued an updated Medical Assistance Bulletin. The purpose of this bulletin is to clarify the storage, use, and administration of medical marijuana in facilities licensed by the Pennsylvania DOH and Pennsylvania DHS in accordance with the Pennsylvania Medical Marijuana Act.

This bulletin updates MA Bulletin 01-19-45, titled “Medical Marijuana and State Licensure of Facilities and Agencies” issued July 17, 2019, to add two additional licensed facilities, Assisted Living Residences and Personal Care Homes. The previously issued bulletin is obsolete with the issuance of this bulletin.

The responses contained within the bulletin relate only to the state statutes and regulations enforced by the Departments. The Departments cannot make any representations or guarantees about the position of any other state or federal law enforcement or regulatory entity. The Departments strongly recommend that providers consult with their legal counsel with any questions or concerns related to state or federal medical marijuana requirements not specifically addressed in this document.

This bulletin applies to all Facilities Regulated by the following:

  • 55 Pa. Code Chapter 2600 (relating to Personal Care Homes)
  • 55 Pa. Code Chapter 2800 (relating to Assisted Living Residences)
  • 55 Pa. Code Chapter 3270 (relating to Child Day Care Centers)
  • 55 Pa. Code Chapter 3280 (relating to Group Child Day Care Homes)
  • 55 Pa. Code Chapter 3290 (relating to Family Child Day Care Homes)
  • 55 Pa. Code Chapter 3800 (relating to Child Residential and Day Treatment Facilities)
  • 55 Pa. Code Chapter 5310 (relating to Community Residential Rehabilitation Services for the Mentally Ill)
  • 55 Pa. Code Chapter 6400 (relating to Community Homes for Individuals with an Intellectual Disability)
  • 55 Pa. Code Chapter 6600 (relating to Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with an Intellectual Disability)
  • 28 Pa. Code Part IV (relating to Health Facilities)

COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS BULLETIN SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO:
Department of Human Services Office of Policy Development
PO Box 2675, Harrisburg, PA 17110-2675
General Office Number 717-265-8347

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