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The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has shared Bulletin 00-25-04 and the following attachments.

  • Attachment 1 – Template for HCQU Scope of Work and Payment Structure
  • Attachment 2 – HCQU Annual Plan and Reporting Templates
  • Attachment 3 – Current Health Care Quality Units

This bulletin explains the responsibilities of the Health Care Quality Units (HCQU) and establishes standards for planning and reporting.

The purpose of the HCQUs is to enhance the health and wellness of individuals with I/DD or autism through collaboration with providers of I/DD and autism services, AEs, Supports Coordinators/Targeted Support Managers, and healthcare providers, by raising awareness about community health resources and providing education for stakeholders about the physical health, behavioral health, and wellness needs unique to the individuals they support. The HCQUs strive to improve access to appropriate physical and behavioral healthcare for individuals with I/DD or autism, as well as improve capacity for risk assessment and risk mitigation. The HCQUs are comprised of professionals with expertise in the areas of I/DD or autism and healthcare.

HCQU Functions:

Each HCQU’s contract will specifically outline the HCQU’s responsibilities and requirements, total budget, payment triggers, and reporting requirements. HCQU responsibilities include the following:

  1. Assessment of Individual and Community Needs
  2. Training
  3. Technical Assistance
  4. Health Risk Screening
  5. Outreach and Education
  6. Collaboration
  7. Response to Imminent Risk
  8. Documentation and Reporting

Please see the bulletin for additional details and information.

Comments and questions regarding this bulletin should be directed to the appropriate ODP Regional Program Office. Visit the ODP website for regional office information.

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Topic: Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) — An Overview and Practical Application

Note: This training satisfies the basic autism training requirement for Residential Performance-Based Contracting (PBC). Please see more details below on Continuing Education (CE) Credits. This training is an approved alternative to the SPeCTRUM offered on MyODP.

Over the years, the prevalence of autism has increased, Pennsylvania’s service delivery system for individuals with autism has expanded, and best practices to provide quality supports have emerged. To support the individual needs of each person with autism across the lifespan, an understanding of core characteristics must be established. It is also important to learn how the individual’s presentation of autism may change across settings and situations.

This training will provide attendees with an in-depth presentation on core characteristics of autism and the impact of the characteristics on daily life, routines, and activities. A review of common terms and basic principles used to change behavior, teach new skills, and develop practical application of best practices will be included. Opportunity for discussion and engagement will occur throughout the training in the virtual setting.

Who should attend?

Direct Support Professionals, Front Line Supervisors, and Program Managers supporting individuals with autism in residential and other home and community-based settings.

Professionals supporting individuals in the Adult Autism Waiver (AAW), Adult Community Autism Program (ACAP), Consolidated Person/Family-Directed Support (P/FDS), and Community Living waivers are encouraged to attend.

Where and when will sessions be held?

You must register separately for each session.

Continuing Education Units (CEU):

This training satisfies the basic autism training requirement for Residential Performance-Based Contracting measures CN-DD/Bx.01.1S and CN-DD/Bx.01.1CE for all Direct Support Professionals (DSPs), Frontline Supervisors (FLS), and program managers. This training also fulfills 6100 ongoing training requirements.

To receive a training certificate, attendees must attend both virtual sessions.

Please contact the Bureau of Supports for Autism and Special Populations (BSASP) Training Inbox with questions.

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The Office of Children, Youth and Families is offering no-cost continuing education opportunities for service professionals. The Department’s First Responder Addiction and Connection to Treatment program (FR-ACT) is a training program within the Office of Drug Surveillance and Misuse Prevention that was established to ensure first responders and public safety professionals, including CYS professionals, have the tools necessary to respond to the overdose epidemic. Training is offered at no cost and is available in all 67 counties across Pennsylvania. The Department works with an expert training vendor, St. Joseph’s University, to deliver live trainings.

FR-ACT trains and provides skills to first responders and public safety professionals on opioid use disorder, overdose response, and related information, including:

  • Substance use disorder as a chronic disease;
  • Stigma reduction;
  • Providing resources to overdose survivors and families;
  • Naloxone use and leave-behind practices; and
  • Warm hand-offs and connection to treatment.

Continuing education credits are now available for Pennsylvania State Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists, and Professional Counselors licensees who complete FR-ACT training. There are two ways to participate:

  1. Complete the online, self-study training on TRAIN PA and earn 1 credit hour. Self-study training is available here.
  2. Schedule a training for yourself or your agency by contacting St. Joseph’s University Center for Addiction and Recover Education. OR, you can email the Department. Credit hours available to participants of live training will depend on the length of live training.

More information about FR-ACT may be found here. Please contact Emma Sharp with any questions.

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Topic: Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs) — An Overview and Practical Application

Note: This training satisfies the basic autism training requirement for Residential Performance-Based Contracting (PBC). Please see more details below on Continuing Education (CE) Credits. This training is an approved alternative to the SPeCTRUM offered on MyODP.

Over the years, the prevalence of autism has increased, Pennsylvania’s service delivery system for individuals with autism has expanded, and best practices to provide quality supports have emerged. To support the individual needs of each person with autism across the lifespan, an understanding of core characteristics must be established. It is also important to learn how the individual’s presentation of autism may change across settings and situations. This training will provide attendees with an in-depth presentation on core characteristics of autism and the impact of the characteristics on daily life, routines, and activities. A review of common terms and basic principles used to change behavior, teach new skills, and develop practical application of best practices will be included. Opportunity for discussion and engagement will occur throughout the training in the virtual setting.

Who should attend?

  • Direct Support Professionals, Front Line Supervisors, and Program Managers supporting individuals with autism in residential and other home and community-based settings.
  • Professionals supporting individuals in the Adult Autism Waiver (AAW), Adult Community Autism Program (ACAP), Consolidated Person/Family-Directed Support (P/FDS), and Community Living waivers are encouraged to attend.

Where and when will sessions be held?

You must register separately for each session.

Continuing Education Units (CEU):
This training satisfies the basic autism training requirement for Residential Performance-Based Contracting measures CN-DD/Bx.01.1S and CN-DD/Bx.01.1CE for all Direct Support Professionals (DSP), Frontline Supervisors (FLS), and program managers. This training also fulfills 6100 ongoing training requirements.

To receive a training certificate, attendees must attend both virtual sessions.

Please contact the Bureau of Supports for Autism and Special Populations (BSASP) Training inbox with questions.

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The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has shared ODPANNN 25-091. This communication announces the release of an updated training course, “Introduction to Conflict Resolution for New Supports Coordinators,” a 1 credit hour course that is part of the SC First Year Training requirements. This training builds on the concepts discussed in the “Introduction to Facilitation” webcast and provides a framework for working through disagreements within the team and how to resolve them. Before completing this training, completion of the Introduction to Facilitation for New SCs training is recommended.

Introduction to Conflict Resolution for New Supports Coordinators can be found on MyODP as part of the SC First Year Trainings.

Please view the announcement for addition information and details.

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The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has shared ODPANN 25-089. This announcement is:

  • To share a reminder on Medication Administration Training Requirements
  • To announce the Face-to-Face training schedule for October through December 2025.

Please view the information in the announcement for details, including training dates and registration information.

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