ODP Update
The Office of Developmental Programs has released the following information:
IDD Update January 21, 2016
Carol Ferenz
IDD Update January 7, 2016
Provider Revalidation Webinar
RCPA, in cooperation with the Department of Human Services, has presented a webinar on provider revalidation to assist providers with this process. Providers that enrolled on or before March 25, 2011 must be revalidated by March 24, 2016.
Clinton’s Autism Plan
Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton has released her “Plan to Support Children, Youth, and Adults Living with Autism and Their Families.” This autism initiative would include screening, diagnosis, treatment, services, support for families and caregivers, and an increase in research funding.
The plan was released on January 5, with a conference call featuring state Senator Bob Casey, who is a member of the Congressional Autism Caucus. He emphasized the daily challenges for individuals with autism and their families:
- The need for tools and supports to help lead a full life;
- Implementation by each state of the ABLE Act to offer funding options for enhancing daily living;
- Development of a study on autism in adults; and
- Development of an awareness campaign to emphasize the need for early screening and interventions.
IDD Update January 5, 2016
ODP Updates
- Call 911 in a Medical Emergency: ODP is offering guidance to providers regarding recognizing a medical emergency and seeking immediate attention. Policies should not require staff to contact a supervisor before calling 911, as this delay could lead to serious consequences or even death.
IDD Update December 30, 2015
WIOA State Plan
The state’s Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Combined State Plan for July 2016 through June 2020 draft is now available for public comment. Comments will be accepted until Monday, February 1, 2016.
IDD Update December 22, 2015
ODP Update
The Office of Developmental Programs has released the following information:
- Announcement #113-15: Enterprise Incident Management System Implementation Information: Changes to the Incident Management Report and System as a Result of EIM Newsflash 5.
- Pennhurst Advocacy; The Department of Human Services will be transitioning this function from the Office of Administration to ODP, with Southeast Region Program Manager Rochelle Zaslow as the unit director. There are currently 643 Pennhurst class members. Questions may be submitted via email.
IDD Update December 18, 2015
ODP Update
Announcement #112-15: ODP Cost Report Information for Waiver Transportation Providers; Year 8 cost report materials are now on the ODP Consulting website and must be submitted by February 19, 2016.
IDD Update December 14, 2015
ODP Updates
The Office of Developmental Programs has released the following information available online:
- Reissued: Announcement #060-15: Adult Protective Services SC Required Training: due to the DHS website update, ODP is reissuing this announcement with the revised path to the information for mandatory reporters.
IDD Update December 9, 2015
ODP Updates
The Office of Developmental Programs has released the following information:
IDD Update December 8, 2015
ODP Updates
The Office of Developmental Programs has released the following information available on the ODP Consulting website.
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