A Black Lawmaker is Crusading for Mandatory Minimums. He’s Raising a Lot of Eyebrows.
An Integrated Approach: Investing in Whole Person Approaches to Child and Family Well-Being April 8
Pennsylvania Accelerating Vaccine Strategy
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Policies: FAQ Document
The RCPA Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI) Committee created this resource to answer frequently asked questions regarding DEI policy development and refinement. Following a survey of available resources, this compilation was developed as a guide for interested parties and is intended as a springboard to further research with links to additional resources to aid their DEI policy development process. Please send questions or feedback to Cindi Hobbes or Jim Sharp.
State Associations Secure $250K Grant to Advance Equity in Telehealth Care
The Rehabilitation and Community Providers Association (RCPA) and the Pennsylvania Association of Community Health Centers (PACHC) have secured a $250,000 grant as part of a national initiative to cultivate health policy and a care system that is more equitable and better meets the needs of individuals and families. The collaboration will focus on increasing access to care and developing a comprehensive policy framework and health care plan for consumers with the use of telehealth.
The two-year grant to RCPA and PACHC is among six spanning eight states. It was awarded by the Delta Center for a Thriving Safety Net, which brings together primary care associations and behavioral health state associations to advance policy and practice change. The Delta Center project is supported by the National Council for Behavioral Health, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, and the National Association of Community Health Centers. Read the full press release here.
PA Could Skip Over COVID Vaccine Phases to Meet May 1 Universal Eligibility Deadline
2021 APSE Virtual Conference – Week of June 14, 2021
Guidance for Tuberculin Skin Testing and COVID Vaccination
The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services has issued guidance related to Tuberculin skin testing regulatory compliance and COVID-19 vaccinations. The official DHS announcement concerning tuberculin skin testing and COVID vaccination is available at the following link: Guidance for Tuberculin Skin Testing and COVID Vaccination.
Current CDC recommendations state that individuals should not take a Tuberculosis skin test within four weeks of their 2-dose COVID-19 vaccination process.
Applies to Chapters 2380 (Adult Training Facilities), 6400 (Community Homes for Individuals with an Intellectual Disability or Autism), and 6500 (Life Sharing Homes) of Title 55 of the Pennsylvania Code.
Due to the CDC guidance related to tuberculin skin testing and COVID-19 Vaccinations impact on licensees’ ability to comply with regulatory requirements and with the Governor’s authorization as conferred in the Disaster Proclamation, the Department has temporarily issued a limited suspension of the timing of the tuberculin skin testing provisions.
New Application Forms for PPP, Further Expanded Eligibility for Second Draw Loans, and Senate Extends Application Deadline
Update from ANCOR:
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has now released the NEW application forms Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) borrowers must submit to apply for first-time loans, or “second draw” loans, as well as indicating expanded eligibility for those second draw loans.
Additionally, the Senate passed legislation by a 92-7 margin today (Thursday, March 25) to extend the deadline for Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan applications to May 31. Under the legislation, which overwhelmingly passed the House last week, PPP applicants have until May 31 to apply for a loan and the Small Business Administration (SBA) has a June 30 deadline to process them. We will keep you informed when the legislation is signed by President Biden, and if the SBA issues new materials as a result of this legislation.
First Draw loan information
- Loans are now available for nonprofit organizations:
- with fewer than 500 employees total who have not already received funding
- with 500 or more employees across multiple locations, but with no more than 500 employees at a single one of those locations. This group of nonprofits only became eligible to apply when the American Rescue Plan became law on March 11, 2021.
Second Draw loan information
- Loans are now available for nonprofit organizations that:
- have already received and spent an initial PPP loan AND
- can demonstrate a 25% reduction in gross receipts AND
- have one location with fewer than 300 employees, OR more than 300 employees across multiple locations BUT NO MORE THAN 300 IN ANY ONE LOCATION (this is new information per the updated application form for this type of loan)
More information at the US Small Business Administration!
COVID-19 Vaccine and Visitation Webinar March 25
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