Jan
07
Please assist the Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) in sharing the January 2025 Virtual Events Calendar from Self Advocates United as 1 (SAU1).
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Internet Safety for Self-Advocates
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached External Acronym Guide. The Acronym Guide is a helpful tool to identify the many acronyms that ODP uses in our communications. Please share widely.
Supports Coordinator (SCs) Monitoring Residential Services Webcast Training
Category: ODP Communications
Jan
07
Supports Coordinator (SCs) Monitoring Residential Services Webcast Training
Supports Coordinators (SCs) have a critical role and responsibility on the team to monitor all the services that are being provided to the individuals they support. Residential Service Providers have a unique responsibility to protect and promote the health, safety, and rights of individuals they support in all aspects of their life, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Supports Coordinators (SCs) have a critical role and responsibility on the team to monitor all the services that are being provided to the individuals they support. Residential Service Providers have a unique responsibility to protect and promote the health, safety, and rights of individuals they support in all aspects of their life, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
This 4-part training specifically focuses on the Supports Coordinator’s authority and responsibilities when monitoring Residential Services.
Audience:
Intellectual Disability and Autism (ID/A) and Adult Autism Waiver (AAW) Supports Coordinators (SCs), SC Supervisors, and Support Coordination Organization (SCO) Administration
There is no registration for this online training. Any learner with a professional profile role can access the training directly in MyODP. The current link in the announcement will take the learner to the SC Landing Page where there will be a direct link to the course.
Link will be available starting Thursday January 2, 2025
Jan
03
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) is sharing the latest Health Alert “Call 9-1-1 in a Medical Emergency.” ODP is also sharing this important online training that is being offered through the Western Region Health Care Quality Unit (HCQU).
How to Recognize a Medical Emergency and When to Call 9-1-1
We all hope the people we support never have a health emergency, but it's important to be prepared for them, just in case. Knowing who to call and what to do in an emergency will help you remain calm so you can act quickly and appropriately. How you react in an emergency could save a life! During this training, you will learn:
Please note the following:
To enroll in any of our courses, you must have an account in our learning management system, the Milestone HCQU West Learning Center. Signing up is easy and free!
By completing/passing this course, you will attain the certificate 24-Certificate-PFQ.
For more information on how to register, please use the link below.
Jan
02
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 25-002 Adult Autism Waiver (AAW) Provider Information Table and its attachment: FINAL JANUARY 2025 AAW Provider Information Table. The purpose of this announcement is to announce to all stakeholders that the most recent version of the AAW Provider Information Table is now published.
Please review the announcement and its attachment for additional information and details.
Jan
02
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 25-001: Guidance for Benefits Counseling Services . The purpose of this announcement is to provide information about:
- The Work Incentives Planning and Assistance (WIPA) program, including when referrals to a WIPA program are required.
- How to locate WIPA programs in Pennsylvania.
- Benefits Counseling services funded through ODP’s Consolidated, Community Living, and Person/Family Directed Supports (P/FDS) Waivers. To reach out to the MA Help desk if the student does not pass their second attempt at the Post Test for account reset.
Please review the announcement for additional information and detail.
Jan
01
The Office of Developmental Programs’ (ODP) is sharing this important online training that is being offered through the Western Region Health Care Quality Unit (HCQU).
Internet Safety for Self-Advocates
This online training was developed for both those we support and their supporters. An overview of internet safety is reviewed and discussed. Different topics each week range from social media to dating sites to pornography use and even scams. Various safety skills are reviewed, and tips are provided on using the internet more wisely and safely.
There will be 6 sessions.
Who is expected to attend?
Self-advocates can attend privately or can have a support person with them.
Self-advocates can attend privately or can have a support person with them.
Training Dates:
Tuesday January 7, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Tuesday January 21, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Tuesday February 4, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Tuesday February 18, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Tuesday March 4, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Tuesday March 18, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
To enroll please call 724-283-0990
ODPANN 24-129 Changes to Enrollment Process for Residential Habilitation Life Sharing and Supported Living Services Effective January 1, 2025
Category: ODP Communications
Dec
31
The Office of Developmental Programs requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 24-129 Changes to Enrollment Process for Residential Habilitation, Life Sharing, and Supported Living Services Effective January 1, 2025. The purpose of this announcement is to inform potential providers and stakeholders of changes to the enrollment process for Residential Habilitation, Life Sharing, and Supported Living services under the Office of Developmental Programs (ODP).
Please review the announcement for additional information and details.
ODPANN 24-128: ODP Guide to the American Sign Language (ASL) – English Interpreter Service
Category: ODP Communications
Dec
31
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication; ODPANN 24-128: ODP Guide to the American Sign Language (ASL) – English Interpreter Service. The purpose of this announcement is to announce the Guide to the American Sign Language (ASL) – English Interpreter Service.
Please review the announcement for additional information and details.
Dec
30
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!
Community Safety and Wellness: We All Belong Here
In this issue of the Positive Approaches Journal, there will be a deep dive into the importance of community safety and wellness for individuals and families. Topics include emergency preparedness, interventions and programs for youth, justice and community supports and services, and navigating crises situations. Remember, a community that prioritizes health, safety, and well-being, is one that thrives and prospers.
This issue of Positive Approaches Journal is in digital form, available for viewing online or for downloading at:
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.
Navigating the Health Risk Screening Tool (HRST) Report Suite for Pennsylvania Providers
Category: ODP Communications
Dec
30
Navigating the Health Risk Screening Tool (HRST) Report Suite for Pennsylvania Providers
This webinar will go over how to get information out of the Health Risk Screening Tool (HRST) that can drive quality assurance initiatives, improve quality of care, and support agency outcomes. This webinar is designed for provider agency leadership, supervisors, and anyone responsible for quality assurance or health outcomes. We will look at reports to monitor compliance and identify areas of highest health risks for the people you support. We will also cover HRST reports related to performance-based contract standards and customizing reports to get exactly what you are looking for quickly!
This webinar will go over how to get information out of the Health Risk Screening Tool (HRST) that can drive quality assurance initiatives, improve quality of care, and support agency outcomes. This webinar is designed for provider agency leadership, supervisors, and anyone responsible for quality assurance or health outcomes. We will look at reports to monitor compliance and identify areas of highest health risks for the people you support. We will also cover HRST reports related to performance-based contract standards and customizing reports to get exactly what you are looking for quickly!
Please note the following:
-This is supplemental training with no pre-requisites.
-IntellectAbility does not provide certificates of attendance.
-No CEU's are being offered for attending this training.
-All times are Eastern Standard Time (EST).
**When registering, if you do not see your agency name under the "client" section - look for your state, and then your agency name will appear in the "provider agency" section. **
Presenters:
Tammy Armstrong- Client Engagement Manager- IntellectAbility
Ingrid Durbin- HRST Clinical Services Representative- IntellectAbility
Tammy Armstrong- Client Engagement Manager- IntellectAbility
Ingrid Durbin- HRST Clinical Services Representative- IntellectAbility
Audience:
Active Health Risk Screening Tool (HRST) Account
Please register using the link below.
January 17, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
ODPANN 24-127: Medication Administration Online System Notifications, Proof of Qualification, How-to Guidance, and January–March 2025 Train-the-Trainer Face-to Face-Schedule
Category: ODP Communications
Dec
23
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 24-127: Medication Administration Online System Notifications, Proof of Qualification, How-to Guidance, and January–March 2025 Train-the-Trainer Face-to Face-Schedule. The purpose of this announcement is to notify Trainers and Learners of the following:
- To reach out to the MA Help desk if the student does not pass their second attempt at the Post Test for account reset.
- If a student earns a Post Test total of 89.5 points, it will be rounded up to 90 and considered a passing score.
- 3 additional Observation checks are now available in the 2024 online student courses for those that did not complete the initial 4 observations within 30 days of passing the exams.
- A link is now available on the student course page for students to view their User Report.
- Reminder: The “Trainer Attestation of Qualification” and the “Complete to access Acknowledgement of Qualification” activities serve as the ‘online’ signatures, replacing the physical signatures.
- Reminder: The 2022 student courses should no longer be used after January 31, 2025. Activities will no longer be available to students after this date. Please complete the 2022 student courses before this date and start new classes with the 2024 student courses.
Contains a Proof of Qualification guide for Qualified Medication Administrators, Certified Trainers, and Qualified Practicum Observers.
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Dec
23
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 24-126: New American Sign Language English Interpreter Service. The purpose of this communication is to announce the availability of the new American Sign Language (ASL) English Interpreter service codes effective January 1, 2025.
Please review the announcement for additional information and details.
Dec
20
Dec
17
Attached are the PA Family Network workshop and support groups for January 2025. Thank you for sharing these important workshops and Good Life Groups with your network!
Register for upcoming events at www.pafamilynetwork.org/events.
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ODPANN 24-125: New Procedure Code for Communication Specialist Services
Category: ODP Communications
Dec
17
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requuests your assistance sharing the attached communication; ODPANN 24-125: New Procedure Code for Communicatio Specialist Services. The purpose of this announcement is to notify stakeholders of an upcoming change to the Communication Specialist procedure code. Effective January 1, 2025, the current procedure code T1013 (Communication Specialist) will be replaced with W1748. The new code will retain the same provider types, specialties, and edits.
Please review the announcement for additional information and details.
ODPANN 24-124: Social Security Administration (SSA) Announces 2025 Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA)
Category: ODP Communications
Dec
17
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication; ODPANN 24-124: Social Security Administration (SSA) Announces 2025 Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA). The purpose of this announcement is to provide notice that the Federal Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payment will increase beginning in January 2025.
Please review the announcement for additional information and details.
ODPANN 24-122: Newly Released: Additional Learning Opportunities for Certified Investigators (CIs)
Category: ODP Communications
Dec
16
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication; ODPANN 24-122: Newly Released: Additional Learning Opportunities for Certified Investigators (CIs). The purpose of this communication is to announce the release of an Additional Learning Opportunities page and new online lessons: Communication Considerations and Being Trauma Informed. Please review the announcement for information on accessing the new learning opportunities and additional details on the training.
ODPANN 24-120: Now Available: Version 2, Life Sharing Service for Individuals with a Medically Complex Condition FAQ
Category: ODP Communications
Dec
13
The Office of Developmental Programs requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 24-120: Now Available: Version 2, Life Sharing Service for Individuals with a Medically Complex Condition (MCC) Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ). The purpose of this announcement is to inform all interested parties of the Office of Developmental Program’s (ODP) publication of the second version MCC Life Sharing FAQ.
Please review the announcement for additional information and details.
Office of Developmental Programs' (ODP) January 2025 Training and Events Calendar
Category: ODP Communications
Dec
13
The Office of Developmental Programs’ (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the January 2025 training and events calendar. Please share widely.
Project ECHO - Empowered Living Through ECHO: Enhancing Healthcare for the Adult Neurodiverse Community in PA
Category: ODP Communications
Dec
11
Project ECHO At Penn State College Of Medicine Presents:
Empowered Living Through ECHO: Enhancing Healthcare for the Adult Neurodiverse Community in PA
A training series for professionals who serve neurodiverse adults
Penn State College of Medicine’s Project ECHO invites professionals who work with neurodiverse individuals to register for an 8-session training program focused on improving service practices. Are you a direct support professional working with neurodiverse individuals? This program helps you support those facing trauma, mental and physical health challenges, and offers strategies for using coping skills to build resilience. Eligible participants include direct support professionals who work with neurodiverse individuals, including clinical supervisors, behavior specialists, group home managers, and program coordinators. This virtual 8-session program meets weekly for one hour. See the attached flyer for more information.
LEARN HOW TO
Spot signs of trauma & common mental health issues
like anxiety or mood disorders
Recognize physical health concerns such as GI issues,
seizures, & sleep problems
Improve resilience & use strategies to manage stress
Encourage community engagement & support
Connections
Use the Community Resilience Model as
a framework to understand the need for
appropriate skill building
About Project ECHO
Project ECHO (Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes) is an internationally-recognized, evidence-based approach to continuing education and telementoring that leverages the power of sharing knowledge across miles and across disciplines. Project ECHO started at Penn State College of Medicine in 2018 and aims to improve health outcomes and access to care within and beyond Pennsylvania.