Documents From Dec. 7, 2023, IDD Committee Meeting Now Available
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Housing Myth Busting Survey Released
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) wishes to share this survey on housing from PA Family Network to all families, caregivers, and individuals with disabilities.
They will be using the information gathered from this survey to build content for the program “Housing Myth Busting.” The program’s goal is to provide accurate information that shows people with disabilities and their families that there are viable options that provide choice and control outside of residential settings. You can take the survey here.
Living where you choose and with whom you choose is a basic human right, yet policies and practices are still in place that prevent people with intellectual, developmental, and physical disabilities from living in their own home. Secure, safe, and stable housing is vital to helping all people thrive, no matter their circumstances. By looking at the intersections of Housing, Disability, and the Medicaid Waiver System, we can promote awareness and education, ultimately expanding choice and control in housing for all people with Intellectual Disabilities.
This is part of a grant and is made possible by the PADDC Council.
Update Released Regarding Targeted Service Recovery and Expansion Supplemental Payments
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has shared an UPDATED communication titled ODPANN 23-071: Targeted Service Recovery and Expansion Supplemental Payments Update. This announcement provides eligible providers with additional information about payments processed by ODP. Please review the announcement for details.
Important Dates Announced for PPL Transition as New VF/EA
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has shared ODPANN 23-100: Public Partnerships, LLC (PPL) Transition as New Vendor Fiscal/Employer Agent (VF/EA) Important Dates. This announcement is intended to communicate important dates regarding the transition from Palco Inc. to Public Partnerships, LLC (PPL). Please review the announcement for information and details.
Updated AAW Provider Information Table Now Available
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has shared ODPANN 23-012 -Adult Autism Waiver (AAW) Provider Information Table UPDATED. This announces to interested parties that the most recent version of the AAW Provider Information Table is now published. You can view the table here.
ODP Sends Reminder on Medication Administration Paper Course Discontinuation and Online System Trainer Refresher Course
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has shared ODPANN 23-099 Medication Administration Paper Course Discontinuation Reminder and Online System Trainer Refresher Course. The purpose of this communication is to remind 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, and to advertise an Online System Trainer Refresher Course being held in January 2024. In addition, in response to the concerns providers have shared, ODP has restructured the documentation exam. They are also working on the language level assessment for the multiple choice exam and the documentation exam. ODP anticipates that all updates will be completed prior to January 1, 2024.
Please review the ODP Announcement for details.
ODP QM Certification Classes: Registration for 2024 Virtual Classes
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has shared ODPANN 23-098: Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) Quality Management (QM) Certification Classes: Registration for 2024 Virtual Classes. This announcement provides information on the registration process for ODP’s 2024 Virtual QM Certification Classes. Please review the announcement for additional details.
Certified Investigator Peer Review (CIPR) Course Now Available
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has shared ODPANN 23-097: Now Available: Certified Investigator Peer Review (CIPR) Course. The purpose of this announcement is to convey the availability of the CIPR course. All entities that complete investigations are required to conduct the CIPR process as outlined in the CIPR Manual. This course is offered as an opportunity to support entities to complete high-quality CIPRs that help mitigate risks to individuals receiving services. Please review the announcement for registration information and additional details.
Positive Approaches Volume 12, Issue 3 Now Available
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) and the Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (OMHSAS) are pleased to announce that the latest edition of the Positive Approaches Journal is now available!
Safe Spaces, Strong Supports: Multifaceted Approaches to Suicide Prevention
and Mental Well-being
This issue of the Positive Approaches Journal focuses important attention on the often under-recognized topic of suicide and individuals with intellectual disabilities and autism.
Knowledge brings new understanding, and new understanding brings new opportunities to be hopeful about better addressing the impact of suicidal thoughts and actions. In this issue, authors from a diverse range of voices, expertise, and professional backgrounds share their insights, experiences and resources which will aid in your support of others.
To print a copy of the PDF, online journal, or a specific article, you will find these options within your left navigation bar on any Positive Approaches Journal page. A new window will open with your selected document. In your browser, you may click the Print button in the top left corner of the page, or by using the Print capability within your browser.
Please submit feedback regarding your experience with the Positive Approaches Journal on MyODP by clicking on the feedback image on MyODP within your left navigation bar on any Positive Approaches Journal page.
The Positive Approaches Journal is published quarterly. You can request additional information electronically.
ODP Health Alert Issued on FDA Drug Safety Communication
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