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Please provide us with your input regarding PBC in a very brief survey (only 5 questions). We are asking:

  • How confident are you that you will be ready to submit all data to ODP by the deadline (February/March 2025)?
  • How many staff do you have working on the PBC standards?
  • What are the top 3 challenges you are experiencing in preparing for PBC?
  • What specifically can RCPA do to support your organization to prepare for PBC?
  • What unanswered questions do you have regarding PBC?

Please complete the survey by December 11, 2024. For any questions, contact Carol Ferenz.

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The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) contracts with Temple University Harrisburg to deliver the ODP Certified Investigator (CI) Program. ODP and Temple University have developed the CI Program Spotlight Quarterly Newsletter, which provides helpful information and resources to Certified Investigators, Administrative Review Committee members, CI Peer Reviewers, Incident Management (IM) Reps, and others involved in the incident investigation process. Every three months, there will be a new issue of the CI Spotlight.

This edition of the newsletter, Volume 1 Issue 4, includes articles on Process Deviations, Recertification Information, and more. This edition can be found on the MyODP website by following the link on the CI Program home page.

Please view the announcement, ODPANN 24-119, for additional information and details.

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The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) is assisting the Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) in gathering data, which will be used for a collaborative high-priority initiative to evaluate the effectiveness of a Quality Investment Pilot program. To do so, ODP is requesting your assistance to provide the following data for each of your ICF locations:

  1. Provider Name:
  2. Location (ICF Site Name):
  3. Number of people residing at the location as of November 30, 2024:
  4. The number of people at the location not covered by Medicaid (i.e., # of Private Pay clients) as of November 30, 2024:
  5. The number of DOH citations related to infection control at each location from 2020 to date and the tag number(s):
  6. Has this site participated with the RISE program?

You may supply the data by typing the responses after each question in an email reply, or by attaching a spreadsheet with the following columns completed:

Facility Name Location/ Site Name Number of Residents as of 11/30/24 Number of Private Pay Residents as of 11/30/24 No. of DOH Citations related to Infection Control from 2020 to date Tag Numbers for DOH Citations related to Infection Control from 2020 to date Has this facility participated in the RISE program?

Please send your responses electronically to Lisa Wagner by close of business Friday, December 6, 2024.

Thank you for your cooperation.

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The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has announced the release of the Guide to the ODP Deaf, Hard of Hearing, DeafBlind Services. ODP is committed to effectively supporting d/Deaf, hard of hearing, and DeafBlind (DHHDB) individuals. The guide provides information, guidance, and combines all the current announcements (ODPANN 21-055, ODPANN 22-097, and ODPANN 22-099) into one document for ease of use. It can be found under the Deaf, Hard of Hearing, DeafBlind Required Training on the MyODP website.

Please view the announcement, ODPANN 24-118, for addition information and details.

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Please provide us with your input regarding PBC in a very brief survey (only 5 questions). We are asking:

  • How confident are you that you will be ready to submit all data to ODP by the deadline (February/March 2025)?
  • How many staff do you have working on the PBC standards?
  • What are the top 3 challenges you are experiencing in preparing for PBC?
  • What specifically can RCPA do to support your organization to prepare for PBC?
  • What unanswered questions do you have regarding PBC?

Please complete the survey by December 4, 2025. For any questions, contact Carol Ferenz.

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The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has shared a document with stakeholders that outlines draft performance standards. The Supports Coordination Organizations (SCO) Strategic Thinking Group is continuing to meet. ODP is interested in hearing feedback regarding the proposed standards.

Please share any comments you have with Carol Ferenz to share with ODP.

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All entities that complete investigations are required to conduct the Certified Investigator Peer Review (CIPR) process, as outlined in the CIPR Manual. New live case study sessions for Part 2 of the CIPR Course are now available. This course is offered as an opportunity to support entities to complete high-quality CI Peer Reviews that help mitigate risks to individuals receiving services.

Please view ODPANN 24-117 for information and details.

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The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP), in collaboration with the National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals (NADSP), would like to invite you to monthly NADSP meetings. These meetings will provide you the opportunity to:

  • Gather information;
  • Network and learn from providers who have been utilizing NADSP; and
  • Learn what the NADSP accreditations has to offer your agency.

Join your region’s sessions to network with your peers who are utilizing NADSP and have the opportunity to speak directly with Kathy Brown from NADSP and Shauna Blee from ODP/NADSP State Lead.

NADSP Region Work Group

These work group meetings are held biweekly on Teams, either join by your region or the meeting time that works best for your schedule. Below are the links for each region.

Central Region:

Fourth Tuesday of the month 2:00 pm – 2:30 pm
(starting December 24)
Teams Meeting ID: 286 161 118 136 Passcode: oTdFRx
Or by phone: +1 267-332-8737 Phone conference ID: 607 776 646#

Southeast Region:

Fourth Wednesday of the month 11:00 am – 11:30 am
(being held on December 26 due to holiday)
Teams Meeting ID: 242 883 857 637 Passcode: cGHrGc
Or by phone: +1 267-332-8737 Phone conference ID: 190 449 027#

Northeast Region:

Third Wednesday of the month 2:00 pm – 2:30 pm
(being held on December 26 due to holiday)
Teams Meeting ID: 214 554 253 188 Passcode: qvyY8D
Or by phone: +1 267-332-8737 Phone conference ID: 133 202 186#

Western Region:

Second Thursday of the month 2:00 pm – 2:30 pm
(starting December 12)
Teams Meeting ID: 210 442 181 474 Passcode: f6RU3u
Or by phone: +1 267-332-8737 Phone conference ID: 671 818 960#

Western Region:

Third Friday of the month 1:00 pm – 1:30 pm
(starting December 20)
Teams Meeting ID: 263 772 563 305 Passcode: LsChA2
or by phone: +1 267-332-8737 Phone conference ID: 452 857 919#

NADSP Special Topics Work Group
Navigating the NADSP E-Badge Academy for Local Admins
Tuesday November 19, 2024, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Teams Meeting ID: 273 361 077 264 Passcode: cL2YqD
Or by phone: +1 267-332-8737 Phone conference ID: 961 377 039#

Need assistance joining the meetings or have questions?
Email Shauna Blee.

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