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The Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (OMHSAS) has announced the Voluntary and Involuntary Commitment Forms Bulletin, OMHSAS-25-02, effective May 27, 2025, with updated forms for counties to use. For some time, counties have used different customized versions of the MH 783 statewide form. This has resulted in provider confusion, especially when an individual who is the subject of a 302 warrant is transported to a provider across county lines. OMHSAS is updating the MH 783 form and requiring counties to use this form without modifications. OMHSAS is also updating accompanying forms MH 781, MH 783A, MH 783B, MH 785, and MH 788 for use by County Mental Health/Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (MH/IDD) administrators or their delegates for initiating the involuntary commitment of individuals at risk of harming themselves or others due to behaviors associated with acute mental illness. This bulletin announces that OMHSAS has revised forms for voluntary and involuntary commitment evaluations. Each of the revised forms has updated language, including changes accounting for Act 65 of 2020, references from “DPW” to “DHS,” and general clarification and modernization of the language within the forms.

The non-English versions are still in process, and another announcement will be posted when the links to those versions are available.

MH-783 Bulletin can be found DHS’s Bulletin web page. Additional forms can be found here.

Please contact RCPA Policy Associate Emma Sharp with any questions.

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Monday, June 23, 2025
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm EDT; 11:00 am – 12:00 pm CDT;
10:00 am – 11:00 am MDT; 9:00 am – 10:00 am PDT
Register Here

Presenter Bios:

Katherine Bentley, MD
Dr. Bentley is a pediatric physiatrist at Children’s Specialized Hospital. She is the Section Chief of Physiatry, past President of the Medical Staff, Director of the Chronic Pain Program, Director of the Continuing Medical Education Department, and Assistant Director of the Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine Fellowship.

Dr. Bentley is an associate professor at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School. Dr. Bentley graduated from the Lawrenceville School in 1998 and Middlebury College in 2003. In college, she became an adaptive skiing instructor, which sparked her interest in rehabilitation medicine. Dr. Bentley graduated from New Jersey Medical School in 2007, completed an internship at Morristown Medical Center, and completed both a residency in rehabilitation medicine and fellowship in pediatric rehabilitation medicine at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School. She is also a member of the Women’s Leadership Alliance at RWJBarnabas Health.

Kate Vieni, PT, DPT
Kate Vieni is a pediatric physical therapist at Children’s Specialized Hospital. She works as the supervisor of the inpatient physical therapy department and is the program lead for physical therapy within the chronic pain management program. Kate graduated from Ithaca College with her doctorate in physical therapy in 2006. She received her therapeutic pain specialist certification in 2022 and her fellowship of pain sciences in 2024 through Evidence of Motion.

Kate Hottinger, PhD
Kate Hottinger is a licensed pediatric psychologist and works as the inpatient therapy supervisor for the psychology department at Children’s Specialized Hospital in New Brunswick, NJ. She obtained her graduate training from Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology. She completed fellowship training in Pediatric Pain Medicine and internship training in Child Clinical Psychology at Children’s National Medical Center in Washington, DC.

Objectives: Following this course, the learner will:

  • Define amplified pain syndromes and identify key characteristics specific to pediatric populations;
  • Describe the foundational principles and considerations of rehabilitative treatment approaches for amplified pain; and
  • Review core concepts of pain neuroscience education to support treatment of patients with amplified pain syndromes.

Audience: This webinar is intended for all interested members of the rehabilitation team.

Level: Beginner – Intermediate

Certificate of Attendance: Certificates of attendance are available for all attendees. No CEs are provided for this course.

Complimentary webinars are a benefit of membership in IPRC/RCPA. Registration fee for non-members is $179. Not a member yet? Consider joining today.

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Thriving Together: The Role of Curated Communities in Transforming Workforce Culture
Free Webinar for RCPA members

Tuesday, June 10, 2025
10:00 am – 11:00 am
Register Here

Creating spaces where professionals feel seen, valued, and supported is critical to fostering thriving workplaces. This session highlights the transformative power of curated communities like the Black Residency Collective and B.W.E.L., which provide unique opportunities for connection, innovation, and growth. These spaces not only nurture a sense of belonging but also serve as vital tools for addressing retention challenges and inspiring organizational change. Participants will walk away with a deeper understanding of how intentional spaces can catalyze resilience and drive collective success in the workforce.

Presenter: Sierra McNeil, MSW
Director of Workforce Development and Philadelphia Connections, NASW-PA President, Equity-Grounded Leadership Fellow

Objectives: Following this course, the learner will:

  • Identify the key elements of curated spaces that foster a sense of belonging among diverse professionals;
  • Analyze the impact of curated spaces on workplace innovation, relationships, and talent retention through real-world examples; and
  • Describe strategies to implement or enhance curated spaces within one’s organization to improve workforce outcomes.

Certificates of attendance are available to RCPA members who attend this webinar; anyone interested in a certificate should contact Cathy Barrick. To apply for CEs, you will need to register for the RCPA Annual Conference Strive to Thrive and indicate you attended the webinar in your CE packet, which will be made available on the mobile app.

Contact Carol Ferenz, Conference Coordinator, for details, or visit the RCPA Conference website for information on workshops, sponsors, exhibitors, and more!

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RCPA invites members to participate in the Mental Health Safety Net Coalition meeting on Friday, May 30, 2025, from 10:00 am – 11:00 am. Members can participate via Teams; information on how to join can be found below.

The Coalition is open to all stakeholder groups, and we encourage members to participate in these efforts of joint advocacy in protecting and preserving our mental health service delivery system. This meeting will review and discuss the critical areas of funding for the 2025/26 budget, including county mental health, school-based services, psychiatric centers, and our Behavioral HealthChoices system, along with ongoing advocacy for the preservation of Federal Medicaid. If you would like to join the coalition or have any questions, please contact RCPA Policy Associate Emma Sharp.

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The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has shared the latest issue of the Certified Investigator (CI) Program Spotlight Quarterly newsletter. This newsletter is designed to provide helpful information and resources to Certified Investigators (CI), Administrative Review Committee members, CI Peer Reviewers, Incident Management (IM) Representatives, and others involved in the incident investigation process.

Please review ODPANN 25-047 for more information and to access the newsletter.

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Direct Support Professionals (DSP) make a lasting difference in the lives of those they assist, helping individuals of all ages and abilities rise above challenges, embrace new opportunities, and live healthier, more fulfilling lives. The Move Your Way® campaign promotes easy to use, evidence-based physical activity guidance from the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans. Share the recommendations with those you support and inspire them to get more active.

Start the conversation!
When you bring up physical activity, it helps to keep the tone friendly and encouraging. Try these quick conversation starters.

How much physical activity do you get in an average week?
Meet people where they are. Once you have an idea of their current activity level, you can suggest small changes to help them get more active.

Are there activities you’d like to be able to do?
Would they like to run in a 5K? Climb stairs more easily? Explore more outdoor activities? Knowing their motivations can help you work together to set achievable goals. DSPs have the creativity and compassion to modify activities that align with each person’s physical abilities, ensuring they can participate safely and feel proud of their achievements—no matter their starting point.

See the DSP Move Your Way flyer for more tips on starting the conversation.

How can you Move Your Way?
Anything that gets your heart beating faster counts. And it all adds up. Find what works for you! Walking, dancing, gardening, swimming, and stretching are just a few suggestions for weekly movement. Adults need a mix of physical activity to stay healthy. Moderate-intensity aerobic activity at least 150 minutes a week, and muscle-strengthening activity at least 2 days a week. Do activities that make your muscles work harder than usual.

Kids and teens ages 6 to 17 need at least 60 minutes every day. Most of it can be moderate-intensity aerobic activity.

At least 3 days a week, encourage them to step it up to vigorous intensity. As a part of their 60 minutes, they also need muscle-strengthening at least 3 days a week and bone-strengthening 3 days a week.

What’s Your Move?
Do you have a weekly movement routine or are you just getting started? Share your story with us!

Send an email with a subject line of “Move Your Way” and ODP may feature your story on MyODP News Online!

Please be sure to fill out the Department of Human Services (DHS) Media Release Form to send with your story!

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The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently released their CMS Fast Facts resource document for 2022 – 2025. The document includes summary information on Medicare and Medicaid total program enrollment, utilization, and expenditures, as well as the total number of Medicare providers, including physicians by specialty area.

There are a number of new items provided in 2025:

  • Medicare Populations, Calendar Year (CY) 2024
  • Medicaid & Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Populations, CY 2024
  • Medicare Deductibles, Coinsurance, Premiums, CY 2025
  • Original Medicare Persons Served and Payments by Type of Service, CY 2023
  • Medicare Part D Utilization and Expenditures, CY 2023
  • Medicaid & CHIP Payments by Type of Service, FY 2023
  • Medicare Institutional Providers, CY 2023
  • Medicare Non-Institutional Providers by Specialty, CY 2023
  • Medicare Durable Medical Equipment Prosthetics, Orthotics & Supplies (DMEPOS) Providers by Specialty, CY 2023
  • Medicare Prepaid Contracts, February 2025
  • National Health Expenditures, CY 2023
  • CMS Financial Data, FY 2024

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The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) staff who work with IM4Q and the IM4Q technical advisors have developed a 2-page information fact sheet for providers. The information sheet is meant to be helpful in informing providers about IM4Q and the provider role in IM4Q. Providers may contact the ODP IM4Q/NCI statewide lead or the IM4Q technical advisors for further information or questions.

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