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ODPANN 24-110 ODP Deaf, Hard of Hearing, DeafBlind Required Training

The Office of Developmental Programs requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 24-110 ODP Deaf, Hard of Hearing, DeafBlind Required Training. The purpose of this announcement is to announce the new Deaf Services required training. This training is replacing the previously required, Harry M Settlement training.

Please review the announcement for additional information and details.

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24-109 Cameras and Video Monitoring Equipment in Individual Bedrooms and Bathrooms

The Office of Developmental Programs requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 24-109 Cameras and Video Monitoring Equipment in Individual Bedrooms and Bathrooms. The purpose of this announcement is to inform providers of updated guidance regarding the use of cameras and video monitoring equipment in individual bedrooms and bathrooms.  

Please review the announcement for additional information and details.

Dual Diagnosis Professional Conference Series Virtual Session - December 4, 2024 - 9 AM - Noon

Dual Diagnosis Professional Conference Series Virtual Session presents:
Living the D.R.E.A.M! Creating a Culture of Health and Wellness for All
Drink Water, Relaxation and Mindfulness, Eat Healthy, Awareness of Health Risks, Move Your Body
Registration now open
December 4, 2024 9 AM - Noon
See the attached announcement for a session description, presenter biographies, and how to register.

ODP and Temple Signing Staff Survey

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) and Temple University are requesting providers of ODP waiver services to complete a brief survey.

ODP and Temple are striving to increase the number of staff who have conversational sign language skills. This is to support individuals who use American Sign Language or some form of signed language (gestural communication). The first step is to confirm how many providers have staff with documented or native sign language skills.

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ODPANN 24-108: Quality Assessment & Improvement (QA&I) Annual Statewide Report for Cycle 2, Year 2 (Fiscal Year 2023-2024)

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 24-108: Quality Assessment & Improvement (QA&I) Annual Statewide Report for Cycle 2, Year 2 (Fiscal Year 2023-2024). The purpose of this  communication is to announce the release of the QA&I Annual Statewide Report for Cycle 2, Year 2 (C2Y2) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-2024.

Please review the announcement for additional information and details.

Save the Date - Introduction to Charting the Life Course Introductory Training

Two dates available (same content in both sessions):
  • Thursday, December 12, 2024 from 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
  • Thursday, January 16, 2025 from 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Registration links will be released in the coming weeks.
Introduction to Charting the LifeCourse (CtLC) is designed to present learners with an overview of the CtLC person-centered framework. It will provide a general awareness of the guiding principles and tools presented by a Certified CtLC Presenter. This training is designed for anyone who is interested in learning about the CtLC Framework and will be led by Lisa Meyer and David Forbes.
After the CtLC training, participants will be able to:
  • Define the core belief of the CtLC Framework.
  • Identify how CtLC principals and tools can enhance decision making, problem solving and self-advocacy in individuals.
  • Describe ways CtLC is applied.

ODPANN 24-107: Rate Corrections Published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin

The Office of Developmental Programs requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 24-107: Rate Corrections Published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin. The purpose of this announcement is to inform stakeholders that corrected rates for select services rendered through the Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) have been published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin.

Please review the announcement for additional information.

Save the Date - Introduction to Charting the Life Course Introductory Training

Two dates available (same content in both sessions):
  • Thursday, December 12, 2024 from 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
  • Thursday, January 16, 2025 from 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Registration links will be released in the coming weeks.
Introduction to Charting the LifeCourse (CtLC) is designed to present learners with an overview of the CtLC person-centered framework. It will provide a general awareness of the guiding principles and tools presented by a Certified CtLC Presenter. This training is designed for anyone who is interested in learning about the CtLC Framework and will be led by Lisa Meyer and David Forbes.
After the CtLC training, participants will be able to:
  • Define the core belief of the CtLC Framework.
  • Identify how CtLC principals and tools can enhance decision making, problem solving and self-advocacy in individuals.
  • Describe ways CtLC is applied.

ODPANN 22-083 Update Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Grant Fund Reimbursement

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN-22-083 Update Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Grant Fund Reimbursement. The purpose of this communication is to provide updated information about ARPA grant fund reimbursement. Updates are in red and bold font. The final deadline for reimbursement request submission is May 31, 2025. The survey closes on May 31, 2025 and no additional requests for reimbursement will be reviewed after this date.

Please review the attached communication for further information and instruction.

ivil Rights Compliance Updated Notice for clarification

Important Notice – Immediate Action Required for Regulatory Compliance – Please Read Carefully

The Department of Human Services (DHS) Bureau of Equal Opportunity (BEO) develops, implements, and monitors policies and programs for DHS as directed by the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Titles VI and VII, other federal and state anti-discrimination laws, regulations, and Commonwealth policies.

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Update: November Gross Adjustment Processing

Update: Due to delays in Individual Support Plan revisions and other factors impacting provider billing, ODP has extended the time period for providers to submit claims for services.

As indicated in ODP Announcement 24-084: Publication of Final Rates Effective Starting Fiscal Year 2024- 2025 and Operational Guidance, page 8 noted, “In November, ODP will process a gross adjustment for any fee schedule services billed during the 1st quarter of the fiscal year. This gross adjustment will compensate providers for the rate differential effective July 1, 2024.”

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November Gross Adjustment Processing

As indicated in ODP Announcement 24-084: Publication of Final Rates Effective Starting Fiscal Year 2024- 2025 and Operational Guidance, page 8 noted, “In November, ODP will process a gross adjustment for any fee schedule services billed during the 1st quarter of the fiscal year. This gross adjustment will compensate providers for the rate differential effective July 1, 2024.”

This is a reminder to all providers to bill for any services rendered from July 1, 2024 through September 30, 2024. ODP will be compensating providers, via gross adjustments, for the difference between the rate billed and the updated fee schedule rate for dates of service rendered during the period July 1, 2024 through September 30, 2024. ODP anticipates processing gross adjustments at the end of November 2024 to ensure all billing for dates of service July 1, 2024 through September 30, 2024 has been completed. Paid claims data in Remittance Advices between July 1, 2024 and November 4, 2024 will be used as the basis for the gross adjustment.

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ODPANN 24-105: Now Available: Revised Room and Board Residency Agreement § 6100.687 (DP 1077)

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 24-105: Now Available: Revised Room and Board Residency Agreement § 6100.687 (DP 1077) and the accompanying attachment. The purpose of this communication is to announce the release of an updated Room and Board Residency Agreement.

Please review the announcement for additional information and detail.

Recording Available: Medication Administration System Upgrade Overview for Trainers

Medication Administration System Upgrade Overview for Trainers
A webinar was held on October 25th from 10:00am-11:00am for Med Admin Trainers to review how to create new student classes (including Practicum Observer classes), view grader reports of their students, and how to enter observation and remediation scores.
A Frequently Accessed Questions document related to the session will be developed and made available within the next two weeks.
You may also access the handouts from the presentation below:

ODPANN 24-103: Performance-Based Contracting: Residential Pay-for- Performance Details Now Available

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 24-103: Performance-Based Contracting: Residential Pay-for- Performance Details Now Available and its attachment: Residential Performance-Based Contracting – Pay-for-Performance (P4P) FY24-26. The purpose of this announcement is to provide details about the Residential Performance-Based Contracting (PBC) Pay-for-Performance (P4P) initiatives. 

Please review the announcement and its attachment for additional information and details.

October 2024 Technology Taskforce Newsletter

Linked is the latest edition of the Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) Technology Taskforce Newsletter: Technology Today. Technology promotes inclusion, diversity, and participation and offers better support for individuals with disabilities, family members, and providers. We understand accessibility is key and strive to support individuals with disabilities, family members, and providers with resources, events, and other important updates in the assistive technology world. The hope is that you will learn something new and pass it along to others.

This tenth edition of ODP Tech Taskforce's newsletter includes some useful mobile application resources, exciting upcoming events in the supportive technology world, and even a personal story of an individual who serves as an example of how assistive technology can make a difference in the lives of people with disabilities

ODPANN 24-102: Adult Autism Waiver (AAW) Specialized Skill Development (SSD) Behavioral Specialist Service (BSS) Updates

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 24-102: Adult Autism Waiver (AAW) Specialized Skill Development (SSD) Behavioral Specialist Service (BSS) Updates. This communication announces the resolution of a previous SSD: BSS billing issue and the release of new SSD: BSS Procedure Codes effective 11/01/2024.

Please review the announcement for further information and detail.

ODPANN 24-098 Update: Guidance on Requesting Death Certificates from Families

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing this communication update on ODPANN 24-098: Guidance on Requesting Death Certificates from Families. The purpose of this communication is to provide guidance when requesting death certificates from family members in relation to death incident reports and investigations. Updates are in red.

ODPANN 24-100: Registration Now Open for December Certified Investigator (CI) Forum & How to Access CI Forum Question & Answer (Q&A) Documents

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 24-100: Registration Now Open for December Certified Investigator (CI) Forum & How to Access CI Forum Question & Answer (Q&A) Documents. The purpose of this communication is to inform stakeholders of open registration for the December Certified Investigator Forum and to provide information on how to access Q&A documents from past forum sessions.

Please review the announcement for instructions on how to register and other relevant information.

ODPANN 24-064 Update: Medication Administration Notification of System Upgrade and Lock-out Period starting October 10, 2024 Completed

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 24-064 Update: Medication Administration Notification of System Upgrade and Lock-out Period starting October 10, 2024 Completed. The purpose of this communication is to notify Trainers and Learners that the system upgrade for the Medication Administration system is now live and can be accessed by Trainers and Learners.

A webinar reviewing the system changes will be available for Trainers on 10/25/2024 from 10:00am-11:00am.

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