The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) is evaluating options to expand access to respite services and is interested in having a discussion with any ICF provider who has provided Private Pay Respite at an ICF location since the pandemic began. If one or more of your facilities has provided this service, please send an email to Rick Smith.
From Deputy Secretary Kristin Ahrens:
Thank you again for all your support throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. As PA DOH and DHS prepare for the potential for updated vaccine guidance from the CDC, we request that all Long-Term Care Facilities (LTCFs), Congregate Care Facilities, and Residential Providers fill out the below one-time survey discussing each facility or community home’s vaccine access plan. The survey consists of only a few questions and should take no more than 3 minutes of your time.
Survey: https://form.jotform.com/212066323150139
Long-Term Care and Congregate Care Facilities are asked to share the following information about vaccine access in their facilities:
Please respond to this survey no later than Tuesday, August 17.
Please notify PA DOH if you have any questions about the survey or how to access the COVID-19 vaccines with the subject of the email “Long Term Care Facility Survey Questions.”
Survey: https://form.jotform.com/212066323150139
Thank you for all of the work you’ve done to vaccinate residents and community members during this pandemic.
Kristin Ahrens | Deputy Secretary
PA Department of Human Services | Office of Developmental Programs
