In preparation for today's call at 9 a.m., here’s the update of yesterday’s OPWDD COVID-19 call courtesy of Tom McAlvanah at IAC - thanks to Tom for this: Hi All, Today’s update is as follows: Temporary Housing: OPW is welcoming the ability for our vacant Day Hab, Respite...
On today’s OPWDD COVID-19 update, the following issues were covered – we’re sorry to report that there was not a lot of new information offered: Waiver Update – Retainer day payment for day hab for 30 days (until Apr. 17); developing an enhanced residential service...
First, attached and below are a number of important notices from OPWDD on training and health advisories re: return to work, isolation, etc. On today's OPWDD call: 1) Reviewed the guidance documents issued this afternoon: on releasing someone from quarantine containing DOH/CDC guidance and changes the quarantine...
On today’s OPWDD Update call, the following key items were presented: OPWDD is moving forward with CMS; Appendix K submitted today and it’s not subject to public comment and they expect they will soon receive authorization from CMS. On the 1135, they are working closely...
On today’s OPWDD Coronavirus activities update call, the following items were covered: There was significant news on the Appendix K – OPWDD is going to be responding to CMS questions and amending the application to now include (in addition to the previously announced day services) these...
Kate Marlay presented the overview to clarify retainer day payments and residential enhancements: Meeting planned for Monday to review revised Appendix K, including what has been seen in other states. There's three major constructs they want to achieve through Appendix K and the 1115....
ESSENTIAL BUSINESSES OR ENTITIES, including any for profit or non-profit, regardless of the nature of the service, the function they perform, or its corporate or entity structure, are not subject to the in-person restriction. (Essential Businesses must continue to comply with the guidance and directives...
Make plans to attend the 4th Annual Human Resources Professionals Conference For the Disability Provider Community! Previously brought to you by COPA, this two-day conference will feature HR subject matter experts who will discuss trending topics ranging from cultural diversity to recruiting in the current employment...
INTRODUCTION 2019 represents the 20th anniversary of a National Historic Preservation Project that recognized 36 of the most influential people of the 20th Century in our field. The project culminated with awards, a national ceremony at the AAMR (now AAIDD) annual meeting, and a publication highlighting the contributions...
KEYNOTE SPEAKER STEPHEN SULKES, MD "In God We Trust, All Others Bring Data" presentation materials [PDF] Dr. Stephen Sulkes attended Boston University for college and medical school. He was fortunate to experience pediatric residency in Syracuse, NY, under Frank Oski. He completed his fellowship in developmental pediatrics (in...