MyODP News Online Digest — May 31, 2024
GoErie: PA Budget Idea Would Help Those With Autism, Intellectual Disabilities, RCPA Member Barber National Institute Highlighted
ANCOR Highlights Its Member Appreciation Week Next Week
Reminder for IPRC Webinar “Treating Facial Motion Disorders” on June 5
Treating Facial Motion Disorders
Wednesday, June 5, 2024
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
Tami Konieczny, MS, OTR/L, BCP
Speaker Bio:
Tami Konieczny is an occupational therapist, board certified in pediatrics, and a clinical supervisor for the past 25 years at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. She specializes in the treatment of children with brain injury, facial motion disorders, amplified pain, burns, limb deficiency, and scar management. She has presented nationally and internationally on a variety of topics, including facial motion disorders. She co-authored a book chapter on pediatric upper extremity limb deficiency and has research publications related to facial motion disorders, amplified pain, and quality improvement.
Objectives: At the end of this session, the learner will:
- Identify and define anatomical structures involved in facial expression;
- Identify primary causes of facial paralysis;
- Identify functional impairments related to facial paralysis;
- Review standardized assessment tools used with this population;
- Review methods of evaluation and tracking progress; and
- Review treatment approaches.
Audience: This webinar is intended for all interested members of the rehabilitation team.
Level: 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.
ODP Shares Reissue of Proposed Performance-Based Contracting IDA Waiver Amendments and Rates
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has shared a reissue of ODPANN 24-039, which highlights the proposed performance-based contracting waiver amendments and rates. It was brought to ODP’s attention that there were several items that needed clarification within the original document. All changes are in red. Please only use this version going forward.
The reissue has updated the links for submitting comments. All other information remains consistent with the original ODP Announcement.
ODP Announces Updates to the ISP Bulletin
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has shared ODPANN 24-051. The purpose of this communication is to announce the release of the ISP Manual that includes information from the Consolidated, Community Living, and Person/Family Directed Support waiver amendments that were effective on November 1, 2023. View the announcement and documents below for instructions and details:
RCPA to Host IDD Member Webinar for Performance-Based Contracting Preparation on June 7
Preparing for Performance-Based Contracting and Becoming a Data Driven Provider
Friday, June 7, 2024
11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Register Here
The transition to Performance-Based Contracting for Intellectual/Developmental Disability providers in PA is quickly approaching. RCPA would like to provide our members with resources to assist you in preparing for this systemic change.
Please join us for a discussion with Rob Labatch, President and CEO of Hope Enterprises, Inc., and Scott Bachik, CEO of The BI Collaborative, regarding how to create the infrastructure necessary to be efficient, optimize quality, and drive cost and revenue improvements critical for Performance-Based Contracting.
ODP Shares AAW Updated Individual Support Plan Signature Form
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has shared ODPANN 24-050. The purpose of this communication is to notify SCs, SC supervisors, providers, and other interested parties of the updated ISP Signature Form (DP 1032 AAW). View the revised signature form here.
Reminder for RCPA Member Webinar “Generative AI in Healthcare” on June 13
Recording of Residential ISP Training for Program Specialists Now Available
ODP Announcement 24-049 announces that the recording of the live virtual training sessions held in February and March 2024 regarding implementation of the Residential ISP Staffing approach for Program Specialists is now available on MyODP.
The recorded training session is provided for Residential Provider Program Specialists who contribute to ISP development but were unable to attend the live, virtual training. The training focuses on Program Specialist expectations in ISP development and ensuring consistent, statewide implementation of the Residential ISP Staffing approach.
Program Specialists are responsible for providing critical and up-to-date information to the ISP team so that the ISP is person-centered and mitigates risks to health and safety.
All participants must complete the current prerequisite online training (Residential ISP Staffing: It’s About the Person, Not the Numbers) before being able to view the recordings.
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