PA Tech Accelerator Second Series Announced
ODP Announces New Fiscal Department Staff
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has announced a new staff member for their fiscal department. Joseph Shala will be working in the ICF/ID Rate Setting Unit. Joe has an excellent accounting background, including a BS in Accounting from Susquehanna University, and has worked in accounting for a number of companies, including working with Cost Reports for a rehabilitation facility.
Contact Info:
- Email Address: [email protected]
- Phone (717) 787-2019
Secretary Jason Kavulich, Aging Department Featured Presenter at Nov 13 PD&A Meeting
The agenda for the PD&A meeting includes three of the hottest topics for all providers serving older persons and individuals with physical or intellectual disabilities.
- Election Recap – including implications of state and federal results
- Secretary Jason Kavulich providing an update on the state Strategic Plan and the Older Americans Protective Services Act
- Anna Keith, VP of LTSS at Pennsylvania Health & Wellness, will share a presentation she recently made at the National MLTSS Association, about Workforce Development.
Register here to participate. If you have any questions, please contact Fady Sahhar.
Center for Community Resources Names Brandon Savochka as New Executive Director
ODP and Temple Signing Staff Survey
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) and Temple University are requesting providers of ODP waiver services to complete a brief survey. ODP and Temple are striving to increase the number of staff who have conversational sign language skills. This is to support individuals who use American Sign Language or some form of signed language (gestural communication). The first step is to confirm how many providers have staff with documented or native sign language skills.
Use this survey link to complete and submit the survey by November 15, 2024. If you need further assistance, please contact the ODP Deaf Services Coordinator.
MyODP News Online Digest – November 1, 2024
2025 IPRC Webinar Schedule Announced
Mark your calendars and plan to join IPRC for our exciting 2025 educational webinar series! Complimentary registration for all IPRC webinars is a benefit of your RCPA/IPRC Membership.
Thursday, January 16, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm EST
Neuro-Opthalmic Rehabilitation
Friday, February 7, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm EST
POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome)
Monday, March 3, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm EST
Data-Driven Decision Making
Monday, March 24, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm EST
Evidence-Based Practice: A Clinical Perspective
Tuesday, April 15, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm EDT
Part 1: Motivational Interviewing with Children
Tuesday, April 22, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm EDT
Part 2: Additional Strategies for Patient Engagement
Tuesday, May 20, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm EDT
Treating FND: Functional Neurologic Disorder
Thursday, September 4, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm EDT
The Therapy Intensive Model
Tuesday, October 7, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm EDT
Treating Non-Accidental Trauma
Monday, November 3, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm EST
The Intersect of Functional Imaging and Clinical Presentations
Monday, December 8, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm EST
Treating Pediatric Burns
Do you have a great topic or know a fantastic presenter? Please reach out to Cindi Hobbes, IPRC Director.
QA&I Annual Statewide Report for Cycle 2, Year 2 Released
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has shared ODPANN 24-108 to announce the release of the Quality Assessment & Improvement (QA&I) Annual Statewide Report for Cycle 2, Year 2 (C2Y2) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023/24. The QA&I Annual Statewide Report for C2Y2 is located on MyODP’s website in the QA&I Reports section.
Please view the announcement for information and details.
Move Your Way Stepping Into the Safari Event Held at Keystone Safari
OPEN MINDS To Host Events on Technology and Whole Person Care
OPEN MINDS is hosting several upcoming events that relate to IDD and PD&A providers. These include a Technology & Analytics Institute, a CEO Technology Summit, a Smart Home Expo event, and a seminar on EHR selection and optimization. View the full list and registration details here.
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