ODP Shares October 2024 Technology Taskforce Newsletter
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AAW Specialized Skill Development Behavioral Specialist Service Updates Announced
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has shared communication ODPANN 24-102. This communication announces the resolution of a previous SSD: BSS billing issue and the release of new SSD: BSS Procedure Codes, effective November 1, 2024. Please view the announcement for information and details.
Updated Guidance Released on Requesting Death Certificates From Families
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has shared ODPANN 24-098. This communication is to provide guidance when requesting death certificates from family members in relation to death incident reports and investigations. Updates are in red.
Registration Now Open for December CI Forum; Q&A Documents Now Available
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has shared ODPANN 24-100. This communication informs stakeholders of open registration for the December 13, 2024, Certified Investigator (CI) Forum, and to provide information on how to access Q&A documents from past forum sessions. Please view the announcement for instructions on how to register and other relevant information.
Medication Administration System Upgrade Completed
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) shared ODPANN 24-064 to notify Trainers and Learners that the system upgrade for the Medication Administration system is now live. A webinar reviewing the system changes will be available for Trainers on October 25, 2024, from 10:00 am – 11:00 am. Please view the announcement for additional information. Updates are in red.
ODP ISAC Meeting Information Released
PA APSE to Host Day on Employment October 28
Video Tutorials for Electronic Fee Payment For Personal Care Homes, Assisted Living, and ODP Application for Compliance Now Available
The Division of Licensing Administration has created tutorials to assist with the electronic payment of application, certificate, fines, and appeals fees. A different tutorial has been designed for each program office and payment type. The tutorials give step-by-step instructions for completing the payment of fees for each office.
A new applicant tutorial has also been created. This tutorial will give applicants step-by-step instructions to complete and submit the Application for a Certificate of Compliance (HS633) to become a licensed provider of a human services setting. The HS633 has been revised, and the updated version is available here.
The following tutorials can be accessed on the Application for Human Services License website as well as viewed below:
- New Human Services Applicant Tutorial
- Personal Care Home Application Fees Tutorial
- Assisted Living Residence Application Fees Tutorial
- Personal Care Home and Assisted Living Residence Fines & Appeals Payment Tutorial
- Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) Certificate Fees Payment Tutorial
- Office of Mental Health & Substance Abuse Services (OMHSAS) Certificate Fees Payment Tutorial
AWC Financial Management Service Organization Listing Now Available
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has shared ODPANN 24-099. This bulletin is to provide a list of current Agency With Choice (AWC) Financial Management Service (FMS) organizations available to support participants and surrogates who have chosen to self-direct some or all of their Participant Directed Services (PDS) using the AWC FMS model under the Consolidated, Community Living, and Person/Family Directed Support (P/FDS) waivers. Please view the announcement for additional details.
ODP Issues Update on ARPA Grant Fund Reimbursement
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) providers with approved ARPA Grant applications should use the following survey to request reimbursement for expenses incurred.
Reimbursement for Technology Grants may consist of one progress payment and one final payment.
Reimbursement for Training/Credentialing and Business Associate Grants may include up to two progress payments and one final payment.
Prior to beginning the survey, providers should ensure that supporting documentation (paid invoices, cancelled checks, accounting records, etc.) is available and scanned into a PDF. These documents will need to be attached at the end of the survey. Providers should generally expect to see payments a few weeks following ODP review of submitted information. The deadline for submissions is October 31, 2024.
Please use the following link to access the survey: ARPA Grant Fund Reimbursement – Online Survey Software | QuestionPro Survey.
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