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Certified Investigator Peer Review (CIPR) Course Now Available
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has shared ODPANN 23-097: Now Available: Certified Investigator Peer Review (CIPR) Course. The purpose of this announcement is to convey the availability of the CIPR course. All entities that complete investigations are required to conduct the CIPR process as outlined in the CIPR Manual. This course is offered as an opportunity to support entities to complete high-quality CIPRs that help mitigate risks to individuals receiving services. Please review the announcement for registration information and additional details.
Positive Approaches Volume 12, Issue 3 Now Available
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!
Safe Spaces, Strong Supports: Multifaceted Approaches to Suicide Prevention
and Mental Well-being
This issue of the Positive Approaches Journal focuses important attention on the often under-recognized topic of suicide and individuals with intellectual disabilities and autism.
Knowledge brings new understanding, and new understanding brings new opportunities to be hopeful about better addressing the impact of suicidal thoughts and actions. In this issue, authors from a diverse range of voices, expertise, and professional backgrounds share their insights, experiences and resources which will aid in your support of others.
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.
Please submit feedback regarding your experience with the Positive Approaches Journal on MyODP by clicking on the feedback image on MyODP within your left navigation bar on any Positive Approaches Journal page.
The Positive Approaches Journal is published quarterly. You can request additional information electronically.
2024 Everyday Lives Conference Agenda Now Available — Register Today!
The 2024 Everyday Lives Conference agenda is now available to view and download! The conference agenda is also available to view and download on the conference website under the “Schedule” tab.
The 2024 Everyday Lives Conference will be held at the Hershey Lodge from January 9 – 11, 2024. Individuals with disabilities and/or autism, families, professionals, clinicians, students, and caregivers are invited to participate in the Everyday Lives Conference.
| Full Conference | |
| Professionals | $150 |
| Individuals with a disability/Self Advocates (includes registration for a direct support professional) | $140 |
| Family Members | $140 |
| Full Time Students | $140 |
| Other | |
| Single Day for all roles | $55 |
| Exhibitor Booth | $400 |
ODP Health Alert Issued on FDA Drug Safety Communication
Incident Management Reviewer Guide Released
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has shared ODPANN 23-096: Incident Management Reviewer Guide. The purpose of this announcement is to distribute the Incident Management Review Guide Version 1.0. You can view the guide here. Please read the announcement for additional details.
New Times Available: Scheduled One-on-One Incident Management VOH Announced
Adult Autism Waiver (AAW) and Adult Community Autism Program (ACAP) providers are invited to sign up for a scheduled one-on-one virtual office hour (VOH) session to discuss incident management topics with ODP-BSASP. Providers may sign up for one 30-minute session, and multiple staff from the provider may join at the provider’s discretion. Topics for discussion may include:
- Provider-specific IM issues or concerns;
- EIM reports;
- General questions about certified investigations;
- Brainstorming ideas of how to improve “performance” related IM tasks;
- A review of provider IM data and compliance; and
- Discussion of provider trends.
We encourage AAW providers and ACAP to take advantage of this opportunity. Sessions are offered in 30-minutes intervals and are on a first-come, first-served basis.
Friday, December 15
First Scheduled Session Begins at 8:30 am
Register Here
Please be sure to complete all required information in order to reserve your time slot.
Please contact the Provider Support Inbox with questions.
PCHC Falls Risk Prevention Training to Be Held December 6
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