ProVantaCare Launches eAccessTM Physical Health and Analytics Resource
Congress Recognizes Direct Support Professionals
Opportunity Announced for Additional Support With Infection Prevention & Control for Personal Care Homes
The Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) and the Department of Human Services (DHS) recently released an announcement to personal care homes (PCH) regarding an opportunity to pursue additional support with infection prevention and control, COVID-19 response readiness, and other infectious disease preparedness at no cost.
DOH, in partnership with APIC Consulting Services, has developed a specially-tailored Infection Control and Response (ICAR) tool to assist a limited number of Personal Care Homes through an on-site assessment and consultation, development of improvement action plans, and numerous options for follow-up support.
Please see the announcement for details about pursuing this opportunity. Funding for the program is limited, and access to these services will be on a first come, first served basis. This program is not available to Assisted Living Residences or Personal Care Homes in Philadelphia County.
Questions can be sent electronically.
ANCOR Stateside Report — September 19
Meeting Materials From September MLTSS Subcommittee Are Now Available
The Office of Long-Term Living (OLTL) has released the meeting materials from the September 7, 2022, Managed Long-Term Services and Supports (MLTSS) Subcommittee meeting. In addition to the PowerPoint presentations being included, there is also a meeting transcript. You can find the materials below:
- 2021 HCBS CAHPS Statewide Survey Results
- August 3 MLTSS Follow-Up Documents & Links
- Home Modifications During Nursing Home Transition Overview
- Home Modifications During Nursing Home Transition — Complete
- MLTSS Subcommittee Meeting Transcript
- OLTL Updates — Sept. 7, 2022
- Public Health Emergency Unwinding Strategies & Activities
The next MLTSS Subcommittee meeting is scheduled for October 4, 2022.
Save the Date for Disability Voting Rights Webinar — October 17
September 19 Marks National Rehabilitation Awareness Week
State of Black and Brown Mental Health — Webinar on October 25
Use of Voice Controlled Electronic Devices in PCH & ALR Webinar — October 7
On August 31, 2022, the Department of Human Services (DHS) Bureau of Human Services Licensing issued written guidance on the use of voice controlled electronic devices in personal care homes (PCH) and assisted living residences (ALR).
A webinar has been scheduled for October 7, 2022, at 11:00 am that will address the implementation of this written guidance, the responsibilities of PCH and ALR in implementing policies and procedures to ensure regulatory compliance, and the procedures that will be utilized by DHS staff while conducting licensing inspections. The webinar will be conducted by Jeanne Parisi, Bureau Director; Sheila Page, Operations Director; and Joshua Hoover, Training and Professional Development. To participate in this webinar, registration is required.
Silent Auction — Request for Support
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