DHS Leadership Elected To National Association Of State Directors Of Developmental Disabilities Services Position
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QM Recertification Details Announced for ODP QM Certificate Holders
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has shared ODPANN 24-004. The purpose of this communication is to announce that those who achieved QM certification/recertification during calendar year 2022 are due for recertification by December 31, 2024. Maintaining certification through recertifying every two years is highly recommended to keep QM skills honed and refreshed.
ODP Announces Update to Level of Care Reevaluation Tool
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has shared ODPANN 24-003. The purpose of this communication is to announce that the office has updated the Level of Care Reevaluation Tool to reflect the changes in the Supports Intensity Scale-Adult Version®, 2nd Ed. Instructions for Use of the Revised Level of Care Re-evaluation Tool are also available here.
ODP Releases Winter Edition 2024 of QM Spotlight
Qualification Process for New IDA Provider Applicants Updated
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has shared ODPANN 24-002: Qualification Process for New Intellectual Disability Autism (IDA) Provider Applicants Update. The purpose of this announcement is to communicate the process for Administrative Entities (AE) to validate that new Provider Applicants have satisfied all Waiver Provider Qualification requirements effective January 1, 2024.
- New Provider Qualification Approval Template
- New Provider Qualification — Additional Information Needed Template
- New Provider Qualification Not Approved Template
NOTE: Announcement 23-054 Qualification Process for New Providers will become obsolete as of the date of this publication.
Reminder: Performance-Based Contracting for ODP Services Work Group Meeting to Be Held on January 16
This is a reminder that RCPA will be holding the first meeting for our newly-established Performance-Based Contracting/Selective Contracting for ODP Services Work Group on Tuesday, January 16, 2024, from 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm.
As the Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) continues moving quickly on plans to migrate towards a performance-based contracting system, RCPA believes there is value in developing a work group for our members to keep informed and to prepare for future changes. We anticipate continuing to share news regarding any developments and updates from ODP and Strategic Thinking Work Group members both at these work group meetings and also in our IDD Committee meetings. More importantly, in this work group, we are encouraging discussion from members, with the goal of sharing thoughts and developing prudent strategies in order to prepare for performance-based contracting.
To begin this process, we will look at the proposed strategy from ODP and goals for the work group. As we move forward, we may determine it best to have meetings specific to Residential Services and Supports Coordination.
Please register here for the meeting, and come prepared to participate in a lively discussion. Questions can be directed to Carol Ferenz.
Change to the Federal Reimbursement of Transportation Costs Effective January 1, 2024
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has shared ODPANN 24-001: Notice of a Change to the Federal Reimbursement of Transportation Costs Effective January 1, 2024. The purpose of this communication is to share that the United States General Services Administration announced a change for the rate of Transportation Mile reimbursement rate, procedure code W7271, beginning January 1, 2024. The new rate is $0.67 per mile. This communication provides notice of the rate change, as well as instructions for Supports Coordination Organizations (SCO) on how to add transportation mileage to the vendor screen. It also instructs direct service providers on how to submit claim adjustments, if applicable. This communication obsoletes ODP Announcement 23-005.
Medication Administration Train-the-Trainer Q1 2024 Course Schedule Released
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has shared ODPANN 23-106: Medication Administration Train-the-Trainer Quarter 1 (Q1) 2024 Course Schedule, which announces the 2024 Quarter 1 (Q1) Train-the-Trainer Face-to-Face course schedule. All Train-the-Trainer Face-to-Face classes will continue to be virtual through March 31, 2023. Classes for new trainers and recertifying trainers will be held separately. Please refer to Announcement 23-105 regarding important changes beginning January 1, 2024.
ODP Issues Reminder on Medication Administration Training, Courses, and Grading
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has shared ODPANN 23-105: Medication Administration Paper Course Discontinuation Reminder, Online System Trainer Refresher Course, Grading Observations, and accessing the User Report (Initial Summary & Qualification Form). This announcement reminds Medication Administration trainers that the 2004 paper course and the 2004 and 2013 manuals will be discontinued and no longer valid for use in training students after December 31, 2023. The paper exam will also be discontinued as of this date.
The announcement also provides instructions on how to advertise an Online System Trainer Refresher Course being held in January 2024. In addition, it details instructions for trainers on how to grade Observation Checks in the Online Student courses and access the User Report (Initial Summary & Qualification Form).
Webinar Recording Now Available on CPS Community Waiver Amendment Changes in ID/A Waivers
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has shared ODPANN 23-104: Webinar Recording Now Available: Community Participation Support (CPS) Waiver Amendment Changes in the Intellectual Disability/Autism (ID/A) Waivers. This announcement provides details on accessing the webinar recording on CPS changes made in the recently approved ID/A waiver amendments. Please view the announcement for access information.
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