CDI Preliminary Rate Impact Findings Town Hall
ODP Announces Provider Qualification Process
ODP Announcement 22-005 describes the Office of Developmental Programs’ (ODP) Provider Qualification Process and outlines the steps the Assigned AE and provider must follow to meet these requirements. It also outlines the steps Supports Coordinators (SCs) take to transition individuals if needed. This communication does not describe the qualification process for SC organizations. The qualification process for Providers enrolled in the Adult Autism Waiver can be found in ODP Announcement 20-110.
The following attachments are included with the announcement:
- Appendix A: AE Requalification HCSIS Tip Sheet
- Appendix B: Reminder to Provider, AE Warning Email
- Appendix C: Failure to Comply Notification Letter to Provider From Assigned AE
- Appendix D: Notification Email to All Authorizing AE(s) With Attached Authorizations
- Appendix E: Notice From Authorizing AE to SCO With Attached Authorizations
- Appendix F: Choosing an Alternative Provider — Talking Points for SC
- Appendix G: Provider Qualification Determination Template
Medication Administration Compliance: CEU Webinar Hosted by Tarrytown Expocare Pharmacy
Medication Administration Compliance
Thursday, January 27, 2022
1:00 pm CST | 2:00 pm EST
Complimentary 1.0 CEs — Nurses & QIDPs
Register HERE.
Presenter: Deb Maloy, RN, CDDN
Learning Objectives:
Medication Administration Compliance
The nurse’s scope of practice will be enhanced by knowing the expectations of medication administration and what causes of errors and quality measures to put into effect to ensure the safety of individuals served.
For registration questions or more information, contact Jose Polanco.
ODP Updated Calendar of External Training and Events
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) is distributing the January–February 2022 External Event and Training Calendar. This includes events for the remainder of January and all of February.
New ODP Podcast — “A Supporter’s Toolbox”
How do we balance keeping someone safe and protecting their autonomy while experiencing the consequences of their choices? The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) will talk about helping someone learn to make good choices while acknowledging they may fail or be wrong.
Please note that some early episodes will now be temporarily unavailable on streaming platforms. All episodes will still be available to listen to on MyODP.
How Do I Listen?
Visit the MyODP Podcast page to Listen!
The MyODP Podcast is now available on major Podcasting Platforms! Visit the links below and subscribe to get notified of recent episodes!
DRP Requesting Information on Voter Experience for Individuals With Disabilities
Disability Rights PA (DRP) is collaborating with Penn State to conduct a project that seeks to learn about the experiences of people with disabilities when voting. You can view the flyer with information about the interviews as well as contact information to participate in the interviews, which are being conducted by researchers at Penn State.
Interviews are happening now over the next two weeks, and there are still spots remaining to be interviewed. DRP and Penn State would very much like to hear from voters with disabilities about their experiences and any barriers they have faced in voting.
RCPA Letter to Representative Farry Regarding the Behavioral Health Carve-Out Model
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