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Opportunity Announced for Additional Support With Infection Prevention & Control for Personal Care Homes
The Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) and the Department of Human Services (DHS) recently released an announcement to personal care homes (PCH) regarding an opportunity to pursue additional support with infection prevention and control, COVID-19 response readiness, and other infectious disease preparedness at no cost.
DOH, in partnership with APIC Consulting Services, has developed a specially-tailored Infection Control and Response (ICAR) tool to assist a limited number of Personal Care Homes through an on-site assessment and consultation, development of improvement action plans, and numerous options for follow-up support.
Please see the announcement for details about pursuing this opportunity. Funding for the program is limited, and access to these services will be on a first come, first served basis. This program is not available to Assisted Living Residences or Personal Care Homes in Philadelphia County.
Questions can be sent electronically.
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The Arc of Pennsylvania Announces Customized Employment Job Development Training
Attendees will learn how to develop an employer-focused approach to negotiating customized job descriptions on behalf of individuals with disabilities. Participants seeking certification are expected to commit approximately 40 hours of fieldwork with/on behalf of a learning partner under the guidance of Marc Gold & Associates (MGA) over the course of 4 months. This is the prerequisite training to complete certification through MG&A.
*Certification in Discovery is a prerequisite for seeking certification in Job Development.
When:
Daily, Online Zoom Meeting
October 3, 2022 – October 5, 2022
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Where: This training will be done completely online. Registrants must have a computer or laptop with a webcam. The training will use Zoom to host the conference. Registrants will not be able to join by phone.
Who Is This For: Parents and Families, Job Coaches and Job Developers, Supports Coordinators, School Personnel involved in Student Planning, OVR Counselors, and Transition Coordinators
Please review the flyer for registration information and course system requirements. For questions, please email Jen Hipps.
Medication Administration Fall/Winter 2022 “Train the Trainer Face-to-Face” Classes Announced
All Train-the-Trainer Face-to-Face classes will continue to be virtual through December 31, 2022. Classes for New Trainers and Recertifying Trainers will be held separately. View the announcement for the class schedule and further details.
Meeting Materials From September MLTSS Subcommittee Are Now Available
The Office of Long-Term Living (OLTL) has released the meeting materials from the September 7, 2022, Managed Long-Term Services and Supports (MLTSS) Subcommittee meeting. In addition to the PowerPoint presentations being included, there is also a meeting transcript. You can find the materials below:
- 2021 HCBS CAHPS Statewide Survey Results
- August 3 MLTSS Follow-Up Documents & Links
- Home Modifications During Nursing Home Transition Overview
- Home Modifications During Nursing Home Transition — Complete
- MLTSS Subcommittee Meeting Transcript
- OLTL Updates — Sept. 7, 2022
- Public Health Emergency Unwinding Strategies & Activities
The next MLTSS Subcommittee meeting is scheduled for October 4, 2022.
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