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ODPANN 25-028 Reissue: What the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation's Memo Regarding the Order of Selection and Waiting List Means for the Office of Developmental Programs' Services

The Office of Developmental Programs requests your assistance sharing the attached reissued communication, ODPANN 25-028: What the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation's Memo Regarding the Order of Selection and Waiting List Means for the Office of Developmental Programs' Services. This announcement is being reissued to update the name of the Individuals with a Non-Significant Disability (NSD) priority category. On July 1, 2025, the NSD category was renamed to Individual with a Disability (D). The change in the priority category name has not affected the relevant eligibility criteria for the D, formerly NSD, category. Please note: Changes are in red.

Please review the announcement for updated information and details.

ODPANN 25-077: Now Available: Certified Investigator Peer Review (CIPR) Live Case Study Sessions

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 25-077: Now Available: Certified Investigator Peer Review (CIPR) Live Case Study Sessions. The purpose of this announcement is to communicate that new live case study sessions for the Certified Investigator Peer Review (CIPR) Course are now available. Please review the announcement for additional information and detail.

ODPANN 25-076: 2023-2024 Independent Monitoring for Quality (IM4Q) Statewide Report and Resource Manual Added to MyODP.org

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 25-076: 20..23-2024 Independent Monitoring for Quality (IM4Q) Statewide Report and Resource Manual Added to MyODP.org. The purpose of this announcement is to inform all stakeholders that the 2023-2024 IM4Q Statewide Report and Facts and Resources for People with Disabilities, Family Members, and Advocates, have been added to the IM4Q section of the MyODP.org website. Please review the announcement for information on how to access these reports.

PATC 2025 - Registration Open!

Pennsylvania Autism Training Conference (PATC) 2025
September 30 – October 1, 2025
Hosted Virtually
 
The Pennsylvania Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) is pleased to announce registration is now open for the 2025 Pennsylvania Autism Training Conference (PATC). The virtual conference will be hosted on September 30th and October 1st of 2025. The theme for this year's conference is Beyond Inclusion: Thriving in the Community. PATC will include presentations and panels from subject matter experts, providers, self-advocates, and families. This conference provides professionals working directly with individuals with autism across the lifespan, with tools, strategies, and resources to help provide the most effective support. 
 
WHO SHOULD ATTEND: 
Professionals looking to increase their knowledge of and/or ability to support individuals with autism across the spectrum and the lifespan. We welcome all professionals supporting individuals with autism in Pennsylvania, in all systems. Please join us!
 
*Please note: you may be prompted to create a MyODP account before you can register for the conference.
 
CALL FOR ARTISTS:
We are pleased to invite artists on the autism spectrum to exhibit their artwork virtually during the 18th Annual Pennsylvania Autism Training Conference September 30th & October 1st.
We are looking for artists on the autism spectrum to showcase their art in a virtual “art gallery.” Artwork includes:
  • Paintings
  • Drawings
  • Photography
  • Jewelry
  • Greeting cards
  • Pottery
  • Fabric crafts
The art show will consist of artwork supplied by artists and will be linked to ODP’s website.
If you’re interested in exhibiting your work, please submit your work here: 
 

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Recall US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Recall: SunMed Holdings, LLC Removes Adult Manual Resuscitator Devices

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) is sharing this important announcement from the U. S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Manual Resuscitator Recall: SunMed Holdings, LLC Removes Adult Manual Resuscitator Devices Due to Incorrect Assembly of B/V Filter
SunMed Holdings, LLC is recalling this product due to a manufacturing issue where the B/V filter was assembled onto the patient port instead of the exhalation port. This incorrect configuration may result in a delay in therapy during emergency use.
Reason for Recall
SunMed Holdings, LLC is recalling Adult Manual Resuscitator devices due to incorrect assembly of the B/V filter.
The use of affected product may cause serious adverse health consequences, including lack of oxygen to the body (hypoxia), build-up of carbon dioxide in the blood (hypercapnia), organ failure, and death.
There have been no reported injuries. There have been no reports of death.
Device Use
The manual resuscitator is used to provide emergency respiratory support to adult patients. It includes a face mask, bag reservoir, filter, manometer, and oxygen tubing, and is used during situations such as cardiac arrest or respiratory failure to manually deliver breaths.
Affected Product
  • Product Names: Adult Manual Resuscitator with Medium Adult Mask, Bag Reservoir, Filter, Manometer and 7 ft Oxygen Tubing
  • Unique Device Identifier (UDI)/Model: Each: 10884389164822, Case: 40884389164823
  • Lot/Serial Numbers: 526782, 526790, 526796, 526797, 526798, 526800, 526802, 526804, 526805, 526806, 26807, 526808, 526809, 526810, 526814, 526815, 526816, 526811, 526817, 526818  
What to Do  
  • Stop using and quarantine all affected product immediately.
  • Document quantity on hand and arrange to return or destroy affected units.
On May 1, 2025, SunMed Holdings, LLC sent all affected customers an Urgent Medical Device Recall notice recommending the following actions:
  • Check your inventory for the affected product.
  • Stop using the product immediately and quarantine it.
  • Document the amount of product on hand and return or destroy affected units.
  • Distribute the recall notice to any customers who received the product from you.
  • Complete and return response form via e-mail to [email protected] as soon as possible.
  • If you need urgent assistance or replacement, contact SunMed directly.
  • Notify all affected personnel in your organization of recall.
Refer to the FDA Original Press Release at Manual Resuscitator Recall: SunMed Holdings, LLC Removes Adult Manual Resuscitator Devices Due to Incorrect Assembly of B/V Filter | FDA for instruction on requesting a replacement and additional information.

ODPANN 25-075: Now Available: Waiver Amendment Submissions and Supporting Documents for Supports Coordination (SC) Performance-Based Contracting

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 25-075: Now Available: Waiver Amendment Submissions and Supporting Documents for Supports Coordination (SC) Performance-Based Contracting. The purpose of this announcement is to inform stakeholders of the submission of amendments to the Targeted Support Management State Plan, 1915(b)(4) Waiver, Consolidated Waiver, Community Living Waiver and Person/Family Directed Support Waiver (P/FDS) to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and the availability of supporting publications. Links are provided throughout the announcement to the waiver amendment submissions and to the supporting documents and resources.

Please review the announcement for additional information and details.

Office of Developmental Programs' (ODP) Bulletin 00-25-03: Performance Standards for Supports Coordination Organizations (SCOs)

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing Bulletin 00-25-03: Performance Standards for Supports Coordination Organizations (SCOs) and its 2 accompanying attachments. The purpose of this bulletin is to announce the performance standards Supports Coordination Organizations must meet as part of the Office of Development Programs’ (ODP) implementation of performance-based contracting for Supports Coordination and Targeted Support Management services. Attachment 1 outlines the performance standards and measures. Attachment 2 provides the expected timeline for implementation of performance-based contracting for Supports Coordination and Targeted Support Management services.

Please review the bulletin and attachments for additional information and details.

ALERT - Phishing Email Appearing to be from ODP

Please be advised that ODP has received reports from providers that they have received emails that appear to be from ODP. When clicking on the link, you are asked to enter credentials. Please note, that ODP has not sent this message, and will never send you an email requesting you to provide credential information. If you receive an email you were not expecting, doesn’t look right, or just want to err on the side of caution, please follow up with ODP Customer Service Line at 1-888-565-9435 or [email protected].

ODPANN 25-074: Initial Qualification Process for Adult Autism Waiver (AAW) Provider Applicants

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 25-074: Initial Qualification Process for Adult Autism Waiver (AAW) Provider Applicants. The purpose of this announcement is to communicate the updated process for ODP’s Bureau of Supports for Autism and Special Populations (BSASP) to initially qualify new provider applicants for the AAW effective 08/01/2025.

Please review the announcement for additional information and details.

ODPANN 25-073: Agency with Choice (AWC) Financial Management Service (FMS) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-2026

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 25-073: Agency with Choice (AWC) Financial Management Service (FMS) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-2026. The purpose of this announcement is to provide a list of current AWC FMS organizations available to support participants and surrogates who have chosen to self-direct some or all of their waiver-funded services using the AWC FMS model under the Consolidated, Community Living, or Person/Family Directed Support (P/FDS) waivers.

Please review the announcement for additional information and details.

Medication Administration Virtual Office Hours (VOH) for Trainers, Primary Contacts, and/or Agency Administrators available on July 24

Virtual Office Hours (VOH) for Trainers, Primary Contacts, and/or Agency Administrators available on July 24
Multiple Virtual Office Hours (VOH) sessions will be available for Trainers, Primary Contacts, and/or Agency Administrators, one day a month, beginning in July. If interested in joining, please click on the Registration link available on your Med Admin Trainer Dashboard. Upcoming sessions will take place on the following dates July 24, August 21, and September 18. Virtual Office Hours (VOH) for the July 24, 2025, session are as listed below.
  • July 24, 2025, 10:00 AM–10:30 AM
  • July 24, 2025, 11:00 AM–11:30 AM
  • July 24, 2025, 12:00 PM–12:30 PM
  • July 24, 2025,   1:00 PM – 1:30 PM

ODPANN 25-070: Department of Human Services' (DHS) Choking Prevention Website Now Available

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 25-070: Department of Human Services’ (DHS) Choking Prevention Website Now Available. The purpose of this announcement is to inform stakeholders about the new DHS Choking Prevention website. Please review the announcement for information on accessing the webpage and other details about this new site.

ODPANN 25-071: Now Open: Registration for Certified Investigator (CI) Initial Certification Course

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication; ODPANN 25-071: Now Open: Registration for Certified Investigator (CI) Initial Certification Course. This announcement communicates that registration for the September-December 2025 CI Initial Certification Course classes (also known as cohorts) is now open in MyODP. Please review the announcement for details on registering for the course.

Reminder: Pennsylvania Tech Accelerator - Provider Technology Solutions Survey Responses Due July 31, 2025

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) is sharing this message as a reminder from the Pennsylvania Tech Accelerator to complete and submit the Provider Technology Solutions Survey by Thursday, July 31, 2025.
 
Provider Technology Solutions Survey
Represent your county's unique voice by completing an online survey to inform technology resources and supports for providers across Pennsylvania.
Please disregard this email if your agency has already completed a survey.
Please complete one (1) survey per organization and submit responses by Thursday, July 31, 2025. Your participation should take less than one hour.
Your response will provide critical information to build and enhance programs to ensure providers have the necessary information and tools to advance access to technology solutions for their clients across the Commonwealth.
If you have questions in regard to completing the survey, please contact Kaley Day at [email protected].
Follow this link to the Survey:
Or copy and paste the URL below into your internet browser:

ODPANN 25-069: Clarification for the 6100 Annual Incident Management (IM) Training Requirements

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 25-069: Clarification for the 6100 Annual Incident Management (IM) Training Requirements. The purpose of this communication is to announce:

  • A direct path to annual training requirements for IM and protective services for Providers and Supports Coordination Organizations (SCOs) as outlined in the Chapter 6100 Regulations.
  • A new condensed IM training module that meets 6100.143 (c) (4) requirements.

Please review the announcement for additional information and details.

PA Family Network August Workshops

Attached are the PA Family Network workshop and support groups for August. Thank you for sharing these important workshops and support groups with your networks! Register for upcoming events at www.pafamilynetwork.org/events

Good Life Support Groups

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ODPANN 25-068: Webinar Recordings Now Available: The Basics of Incident Management and the Incident Fidelity Initiative

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 25-068: Webinar Recordings Now Available: The Basics of Incident Management and the Incident Fidelity Initiative. The purpose of this communication is to announce the availability of the recordings of two webinars providing a general overview of the Basics of Incident Management and the Incident Fidelity Initiative for providers. Both webinar recordings are available on MyODP. Please review the announcement for details on how to access the recordings.

Office of Developmental Programs August Training and Events Calendar Reissue - Corrected Links

It has come to our attention that the previous release of the Office of Developmental Programs Training and Events Calendar had an incorrect link. We are reissuing the communication with corrected links to the two training sessions. Please use this version going forward to register for these sessions.

ODPANN 25-067: Office of Developmental Programs' (ODP) 2024 Annual Waiting List Report

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 25-067: Office of Developmental Programs’ (ODP) 2024 Annual Waiting List Report. This communication announces the release of the 2024 Annual Waiting List Report. Please review the announcement for information on how to access the report.

ODPANN 21-073 Revised: Skin Integrity Initiative Tools and Methodology

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached revised communication; ODPANN 21-073: Skin Integrity Initiative Tools and Methodology. The revised document details changes made to the process of identifying those with pressure injuries and how the Health Care Quality Units will prioritize outreach to participants. Changes in the document are in red.

Please review the revised document for additional information and details.