DDAP Issues Policy Bulletin Regarding Manual Modifications

The Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) on Wednesday issued Policy Bulletin 23-01, which outlines modifications to the DDAP Fiscal Manual, Prevention Manual, Operations Manual, Case Management & Clinical Services Manual, and the Substance Abuse Prevention & Treatment Block Grant Provisions. The modifications cover various topics, including funding strategies, media restrictions, outcome measures, licensure requirements, treatment definitions, telehealth assessments, staff qualifications and training, and confidentiality of information. The updated documents are available on the DDAP website, and the bulletin applies to all single county authorities and their contracted providers. The changes are effective immediately.