June 2024 ODP Training Calendar Now Available
RCPA Member Merakey Total Health Celebrates Grand Opening and Building Dedication
New IPRC Clinical Work Group on Treatment of Infants With Medical Complexity Announced
Monday, June 3, 2024
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm EDT; 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm CDT;
11:00 am – 12:00 pm MDT; 10:00 am – 11:00 am PDT
In response to member interest, the IPRC is launching an additional Multi-disciplinary Clinical Work Group on treating infants with medical complexity.
The group will:
- Meet regularly (frequency/dates to be determined by group);
- Share, compile, and create resources;
- Serve as a springboard for problem solving;
- Share case studies and additional education;
- Provide an email list of colleagues at member organizations doing similar work for questions and outreach purposes; and
- Be open to providers from all disciplines.
The introductory meeting is Monday, June 3, 2024. Additional meeting dates and future schedule is to be determined.
Are you interested in joining this work group?
Contact IPRC Director, Cindi Hobbes, for meeting information.
Provider Preparedness Toolkit Now Available on MyODP
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has shared ODPANN 24-047. The purpose of this communication is to announce the availability of the provider preparedness toolkit for Performance-Based Contracting. The accompanying files, Residential Provider Performance-Based Contracting Preparedness Self-Assessment and the Residential Provider Performance-Based Contracting Preparedness Plan Workbook, make up the Provider Preparedness Toolkit. This toolkit is being published as a resource for residential providers to use in order to plan for implementation of Performance-Based Contracting.
Please view the announcement and accompanying documents. RCPA also plans to follow up with members with further analysis and comments.
ODP Shares Info on Just SO (Short-Term Online) Speech Services
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has shared ODPANN 24-046. ODP has funded short-term, online Speech and Language Pathology services through TechOWL at the Institute on Disabilities at Temple University since January 2023. This announcement is a reminder of these services and provides further information on this free service. Please view the announcement for details.
ADvancing States Announces Registration for the 2024 HCBS Conference is Now Open
ADvancing States invites you to register for the 2024 Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Conference, celebrating significant milestones this year: the 60th anniversary of ADvancing States and the 40th anniversary of the HCBS Conference. The event gathers leaders and policymakers in the field of aging and disabilities to discuss and share practices that enhance state systems delivering long-term services and supports for individuals of all ages and abilities. Scheduled from Monday, August 18, to Friday, August 22, 2024, at the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront, the conference offers over 190 sessions, along with breakfast, lunch, and networking opportunities, including a Gala Dinner on Wednesday, August 21. Additionally, a virtual conference will be available on Wednesday, September 11, and Thursday, September 12, featuring on-demand sessions with live speaker Q&A, accessible from home at a reduced rate. For more details or to register, visit the in-person registration or virtual conference information pages.
IPRC Webinar “Treating Facial Motion Disorders” on June 5
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.
Final Reminder: One-Time Workforce Recovery Supplemental Payment Survey Due by May 15
This is a final reminder that, per ODPANN 24-041, providers must request the one-time workforce recover supplemental payment no later than May 15. Providers may put in a request by completing a brief ODP survey. As of the morning of May 6, 2024, the Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) received requests from 505 providers.
If your MPI is on the ODP spreadsheet, this will serve as confirmation that your agency’s request has been received. ODP will release a similar file after the deadline. Late requests will not be accepted.
2024 Dual Diagnosis Virtual Conference Schedule Now Available!
Full Diagnosis: Impact of Trauma, Physical Health, and Metabolic Health
May 22 and 23, 2024
The full conference schedule for the 2024 Pennsylvania Dual Diagnosis Conference is now available! To view the conference schedule, view the flyer or visit the Dual Diagnosis Conference website.
About the Event
The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services Office of Developmental Programs and Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services invite you to participate in the statewide Dual Diagnosis Conference being held virtually next week on May 22–23, 2024. Nationally recognized speakers will provide a variety of perspectives on the impact of trauma, physical health, and metabolic health.
Registration
There is no fee to attend the virtual conference, but advance registration is required. Closed captioning and ASL will be provided during the livestreaming of the conference. Register here today!
ODP Announces Policy Team Virtual Office Hours for Individuals and Families
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) invites individuals with intellectual disabilities and/or autism and their families to join in a virtual conversation with ODP’s policy team. The conversation will cover basics about the services ODP offers, and it is an opportunity for individuals and families to ask questions. These meetings are informal, meaning the conversation will not be recorded, and rules will be set before the meeting starts to ensure everyone feels comfortable and safe to provide questions and comments. The meeting will be held through Microsoft Teams.
What Will Be Covered?
This next meeting will consist of policy members from ODP providing an overview of two topics: the philosophy and framework used by ODP, which is called Everyday Lives, as well as what a Supports Coordinator is and what their role is.
Please Note:
This webinar/conversation is not for professionals; it is specifically for individuals, caregivers, and families and/or legal guardians. This webinar/conversation is geared towards individuals and families who are just beginning to learn about ODP or for those who want a basic understanding of the topic being discussed.
*ODP is asking and encouraging Supports Coordinators, Administrative Entities, Individual and Family Organizations, etc. to share this invitation with any individual and family they support.
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