Lesley Corey, who brings with her a 29-year career in behavioral healthcare and developmental disabilities, will become the Executive Vice President/COO of Step By Step, Inc. effective January 4, 2021.
Upcoming NADSP Webinar
Direct support professionals have been on the front lines supporting people with disabilities during the COVID-19 pandemic. The COVID-19 vaccines are now here and becoming widely available. While this is good news, we also know that there is some confusion and worry about the efficacy and safety of the vaccine. In this webinar, the National Alliance of Direct Support Professionals (NADSP) in partnership with the American Academy of Developmental Medicine and Dentistry (AADMD) will address vaccine concerns. Please join Rick Rader, MD as he shares up-to-date and research-based information on the COVID-19 vaccines.
This webinar is now available on the NADSP website and can be viewed here.
Hello and Happy New Year from StationMD!
We know there are a lot of questions and concerns relating to the COVID-19 vaccination campaign, especially as it relates to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and their circle of support. StationMD has prepared a brief informational webinar to discuss the latest data and resources on the vaccines, including how they work, the vaccination schedule and process, side effects, and medical concerns for individuals with IDD.
We are offering this FREE webinar on four different dates to answer questions and help attendees navigate the next few months.
For further information, contact Carol Ferenz, Director of IDD Division.
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has submitted, through bulk entry, all intermediate care facility (ICF) and ODP residential providers who have not applied for vaccinations through the Federal Pharmacy Partnership (FPP) previously. As a result, residential providers do not need to apply using the forms linked below that were included in the recent announcement regarding on-going support offered through the Regional Congregate Care Assistance Teams (RCAT), a new, more limited version of the Regional Response Health Collaborative (RRHC) program. From December 31, 2020 through February 28, 2021, other ODP programs will need to apply through the link if not already enrolled.
COVID Vaccine
Consent for the Vaccine
For individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) served in residential settings, the provider is able to give consent for vaccination when there is no other decision-maker as they would be acting as the health-care representatives under Act 169. Information regarding this consent can be found in this regulatory citation.
Health-care representative details can be included in the individualized service plan (ISP).
Free Webinar
StationMD is offering a free webinar to help address questions and concerns relating to the COVID-19 vaccination, especially as it relates to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their circle of support. This informational webinar will cover the latest data and resources on the vaccines, including how they work, the vaccination schedule and process, side effects, and medical concerns for individuals with IDD. The webinar is offered on the following dates:
For further information, contact Carol Ferenz, Director of IDD Division.
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