The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has shared a reissue of ODPANN 24-081. The communication is being reissued to provide agencies with Performance-Based Contracting (PBC) specific data and instructions on how to access available data in the EIM Dashboard. Please view the communication for important information and details.
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has shared this important announcement from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) about the recall of Defibtech, LLC, RMU-2000 ARM XR Chest Compression Devices due to a problem with the device’s motor that may cause it to stop compressions. The use of the affected product may cause serious adverse health consequences, including:
This recall involves removing certain devices from where they are used or sold. The FDA has identified this recall as the most serious type. This device may cause serious injury or death if you continue to use it without following the updated instructions.
Affected Product
What to Do
Do not use affected Defibtech RMU-2000 ARM XR Chest Compression Devices (identified by serial numbers). On July 12, 2024, Defibtech, LLC, sent all affected customers an Urgent Medical Device Safety Removal letter recommending the following actions:
Customers will be contacted by Defibtech to arrange for product return and devices will be refunded, repaired, or replaced at no cost.
Reason for Recall
Defibtech, LLC, is recalling RMU-2000 ARM XR Chest Compression Devices due to a problem with the device’s motor that may cause it to stop compressions.
The use of affected product may cause serious adverse health consequences, including patient injuries, delay of therapy and death due to a period of time without compressions to circulate oxygen throughout the body. There has been one reported injury and one report of death.
Device Use
The RMU-2000 ARM XR Chest Compression Device is used to provide chest compressions on adults whose hearts suddenly stop and are not circulating blood throughout the body.
Contact Information
Customers in the US with questions about this recall should contact Defibtech Customer Support at 877-453-4507, 7:30 am – 6:00 pm EST.
The Department of Human Services (DHS) today announced applicants selected through a Request for Applications (RFA) process to administer Pennsylvania’s Community HealthChoices (CHC) program, the Medicaid managed care program that covers adults who are dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid or who qualify to receive Medicaid long-term services and supports due to a need for the level of care provided in a nursing facility.
Selected applicants will now move to a readiness review period before the agreements are fully executed.
The five selected plans will be available statewide. They include the three current incumbents and two plans new to Community HealthChoices:
RCPA will be reaching out to the selected applicants to be at the upcoming PD&A meeting in September. If you have any questions, please contact Fady Sahhar or Melissa Dehoff.
Due to significant water damage to the Honor’s Suite at 333 Market Street Tower, the Office of Long-Term Living (OLTL) is notifying the public that the September 4 and the October 2 LTSS meetings will be held via Webinar and Remote Streaming only from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm.
Register here for the September 4 webinar. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Remote captioning and streaming services will be provided. If you require these services, please visit the remote captioning and streaming services link.
Regular communication will be sent for the October 2 webinar after the September meeting.
If there are any questions, please send an email to the LTSS Subcommittee inbox.
This is a final reminder that early bird rates for the 2024 RCPA Conference Embracing Challenges, Empowering Success end this Friday, August 23! View our registration brochure for complete details, including Connections Hall networking opportunities, plenary and keynote speakers, and booking your hotel room at the Hershey Lodge. Please be aware that conference hotel rates end August 30, 2024. You can also visit our Conference website for the latest information.
Contact Carol Ferenz, Conference Coordinator, with any questions. We look forward to seeing you at the Hershey Lodge!
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