ODP “Virtual Office Hour” Regarding One-Time ARPA Funds
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Policy Bulletin Documents DDAP Manual and Grant Agreement Modifications
The Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) today released Policy Bulletin 21-05, which documents modifications made to the following:
DDAP Issues Licensing Alert on Staffing Regulations
The Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) has issued Licensing Alert 03-2021, detailing a list of acceptable degrees relative to staffing regulations. Read the alert here.
DOH: Over 15.5 Million Vaccinations To Date, 69.5% Of Pennsylvanians Age 18 And Older Fully Vaccinated
RCPA’s Physical Disabilities & Aging Division Webcast Rescheduled to January 10, 2022
Due to a scheduling conflict with a national conference, the decision has been made to reschedule RCPA’s Physical Disabilities & Aging (PD&A) Division webcast, which was originally scheduled for December 9, 2021. The new date for this meeting is Monday, January 10, 2022, from 1:00 pm–4:00 pm. The meeting will be held via webcast. If you have any suggested agenda topics, please send them to Melissa Dehoff.
PLEASE NOTE: If you previously registered for the December meeting, you WILL need to re-register for the January meeting. Please register here.
ODP Webinar: One-Time Supplemental Payment to Address Staff Expenses
ODP Webinar: One-Time Supplemental Payment to Address Recruitment, Retention, and COVID-19 Related Staff Expenses
Today
Friday, December 3, 2021
2:00 pm–3:00 pm
Join ODP Director of Financial Management Rick Smith to address your general questions regarding the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).
Examining White Privilege Webinar — December 4
“Examining White Privilege with Jill Freedman, LCSW and Gene Combs, MD”
December 4, 2021 05:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Register here.
This webinar will occur once a week on Saturday from December 4–18, 2021, for a total of three sessions.
This group is intended for white-identifying mental health professionals, students, and supervisors who are committed to engaging in antiracist work.
CMS Encourages People With Medicare to Get COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Shot
Now Available: Waiver Amendments to the Consolidated, Community Living, and P/FDS Waivers
ODP Announcement 21-087 is to inform all interested parties of CMS’ approval of amendments to the Consolidated, Community Living, and Person/Family Directed Support (P/FDS) waivers (hereafter referred to as the Intellectual Disability and Autism [ID/A] waivers). The ID/A waiver amendments became effective on November 22, 2021, and are available on the Department of Human Services’ website.
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) developed a Record of Change document that contains all of the substantive changes in the approved ID/A amendments. Each full waiver application approved by CMS and the Record of Change document are available as follows:
ODP is also holding a webinar to provide an overview of all substantive changes in the approved ID/A amendments. The date, time, and link for registration to attend the webinar are as follows:
- December 13, 2021
- 10:00 am–11:00 am
- Registration
ODP is developing two additional communications regarding the provision of remote supports in residential settings and non-residential settings, including information about webinars that will be held regarding the provision of remote supports.
CONTACT: Questions about this communication should be directed to the appropriate Office of Developmental Programs Regional Office.
Reminder: Refresher on ANCOR Member Benefits Webinar on December 8
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