OMHSAS Licensing Regulatory Compliance Guide
OMHSAS
OMHSAS Stakeholder Meeting — December 10
Dual Diagnosis Professional Conference Series — December 3
Dual Diagnosis Professional Conference Series:
Trauma Informed Care — Overview and Practical Applications
The Department of Human Services’ Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) and the Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (OMHSAS) are pleased to announce the Dual Diagnosis Professional Conference Series, which offers presentations focused on supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities and autism (IDA) and mental health needs. The selected presenters share their expertise on best and promising practices as well as provide general knowledge. Session topics, which focus on increasing capacity to serve individuals with dual diagnosis in the community, are chosen based on identified needs and with input from the field of professional stakeholders.
- Invited audience of all professional stakeholders, including direct and clinical supporters for individuals with IDA are encouraged to attend.
- Registration is required and is without charge to attendees.
- Three (3) hours of training credit and a certificate of achievement is provided.
Please see the flyer for additional information, including registration information.
If you have questions or concerns regarding registration for this event, please email PA Training.
OMHSAS Telehealth FAQ — Updated Telehealth Waiver Guidance
OMHSAS Reinstates Licensing Inspection Visit Regulations
Effective October 18, 2021, the following regulatory statutes and regulations are reinstated:
- 62 P.S. § 911(a)(2) — Visitation and Inspection;
- 62 P.S. § 1016 — Right to Enter and Inspect; and
- 55 Pa. Code § 20.31 — Annual Inspection.
If you have any questions or concerns related to this announcement, please contact your local OMHSAS Regional Field Office at the following numbers:
Central Field Office — 717-705-8395
Northeast Field Office — 570-963-4335
Southeast Field Office — 610-313-5844
Southwest Field Office — 412-565-5226
If you have further questions, please contact your RCPA Policy Director(s).
OMHSAS Offers Free Virtual Training: The Coach Approach Workshop
OMHSAS Offers Free Virtual Training:
The Coach Approach Workshop for Young Professionals
Message from OMHSAS:
The Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (OMHSAS), in collaboration with the PA Care Partnership, is excited to announce that we will be offering a free, two-day virtual workshop entitled “The Coach Approach Workshop for Young Professionals” to be held on October 22, 2021, 9:00 am–3:30 pm and October 25, 2021, 9:00 am–3:30 pm.
The Coach Approach for Young Professionals Workshop was developed to support young professionals and various organizations that provide services and supports build stronger relationships, collaborations, and teams through equity and partnership rather than taking control or giving advice. A detailed overview of the workshop can be found here.
As a follow up to the great work that our Healthy Transitions (HT) counties accomplished under the HT grant, we would like to offer this first two-day workshop to young adult professionals and providers from Berks, Bucks, and Washington Counties, as well as participants from any of our System of Care (SOC) counties. This will be the first of three workshops that will be offered across the state, and based on your experience and expertise, we are very interested in your participation and feedback in order to shape how this continues forward.
*Please note, this is an interactive virtual workshop via Zoom and will require you to use a camera.
Participation is limited; please email to reserve your space.
Updated Guidance: OMHSAS Telehealth and Regulatory Suspension Status
OMHSAS and ODP Invitation to Statewide Positive Approaches & Practices Meeting
OMHSAS Revises Monthly Stakeholder Call — September Meeting Focus: Telehealth
OMHSAS Pa. Telehealth Bulletin Approved
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