ODP Updates
The Office of Developmental Programs has released the following information:
IDD Update February 16, 2016
Carol Ferenz
IDD Update February 11, 2016
Licensing Free Trainings
The Department of Human Services Bureau of Human Services Licensing is offering free statewide trainings for community homes for individuals with intellectual disabilities, family living homes, adult training facilities, and vocational facilities for persons with intellectual disabilities. These trainings are being conducted by Northampton Community College in four regions across the state on multiple dates with multiple topics.
IDD Update February 3, 2016
OVR Policies Revisions
The Office of Vocational Rehabilitation is updating its policies and procedures regarding “College and post-Secondary Training” and “Comprehensive Transition Programs.” Comments are due by Monday, February 22, via either email or mail to Pamela Brauchli, OVR, 1521 N Sixth Street, Harrisburg, PA 17102.
HCBS Waiver Methodologies
The US Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) has released a review of the reimbursement rates and methodologies used by each state, for their home and community based services (HCBS) waiver, for supported employment and integrated day services. This report covers each service the state provides under the HCBS waiver, states’ limits on what is covered by each waiver’s services, number of users for each service, and the average cost per unit. Topics include customized employment, self-employment, resource leveraging, and waiver services.
HCBS Settings Toolkit
The Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) Advocacy Coalition has developed a new toolkit with detailed information regarding the new HCBS settings rules. The toolkit contains three documents:
1) The Medicaid HCBS Settings Rules: What You should Know;
2) HCBS Regulations Q&A: Settings Presumed to be Institutional & the Heightened Scrutiny Process; and
3) HCBS Setting Rules: How to Advocate for Truly Integrated Community Settings.
ODP Updates
The Office of Developmental Programs has released the following information:
- Announcement #009-16: Supporting Families Community of Practice Framework for System Change Series Webinar; scheduled for January 28, 2016 at 2:00 pm.
- Communication #010-16: Biennial Provider Qualifications; due by March 31, 2016.
- Announcement #011-16: Independent Monitoring for Quality 2016 Manual Update Issued
IDD Update January 25, 2016
ODP Updates
The Office of Developmental Programs has released the following information:
IDD Update January 21, 2016
ODP Update
The Office of Developmental Programs has released the following information:
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.
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