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Comprehensive Regulatory Revision
Office of Developmental Programs
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Objectives for this session
Overview Regulatory Process Review why new regulations are
needed Outline ODP’s recommendations for
proposed regulation structure Discuss ODP and stakeholder roles in
regulation formation and promulgation
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Regulatory Process
Information regarding the regulatory process can be found at the Independent
Regulatory Review Commission (IRRC) website http://www.irrc.state.pa.us/
and select
The Regulatory Review Process in Pennsylvania
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Why ODP is Revising Regulations
ODP is committed to providing individuals with the everyday life of their choosing, including access to quality, needed services and supports.
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ODP intends to rewrite 55 Pa Code, Chapters 2380, 2390, 6400, and
6500.
The Regulations for Revision
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Assure the health and safety of individuals. Ensure a minimum quality standard for services
and supports provided to individuals and their families.
Reflect best practices and future direction of service delivery options.
New regulations will…
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Comprehensive Regulation Revisons
Focus on regulating services instead of buildings.
Expand language regarding quality expectations for services.
Emphasize consistent standards (where possible) for regulated services and supports.
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Plan Regulation Amendments
The current regulatory amendments to Chapters 2380, 2390, 6400, and 6500 regarding planning will continue to move forward.
These revisions will be incorporated into the new regulations.
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Proposed structure of new regulationsPart IX- Developmental Disability Services
Family Living/ Lifesharing
Day Habilitation/ Life Skill Prep
General Requirements
Community Homes
Subpart x Residential/Non-Residential Services
Chapter xxxx Habilitation Services for Intellectual Disabilities
Vocational Preparation
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General Requirements- Apply to all services
Definitions Fire Safety Staff Training Standards Rights Restraint Medication Administration/
Health Related
Incident Management
Risk Management Planning Other Safety
Standards
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Community Homes
Purpose Applicability Staffing Physical Site Additional Program Specifics Agency Policies and Procedures Homes Serving 9 or more individuals
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Lifesharing
Purpose Applicability Family Training Physical Site Agency Policies and Procedures Additional Program Specifics
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Day Habilitation/ Life Skills Preparation Services
Purpose Applicability Staffing Physical Site Agency Policies and Procedures Additional Program Specifics
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Vocational Preparation
Purpose Applicability Staffing Physical Site Agency Policies and Procedures Additional Program Specifics
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Comprehensive Regulatory Revision Process
The process began November 2007.Reviewed previous regulatory review
initiativesResearched other states regulatory language
and structureConducted Internal evaluation of present
regulatory languageEstablished 5 year plan to promulgate
regulations
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Where the process is at now…
Nominations are now being accepted. Workgroups are scheduled to occur from June
2008 - October 2009
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Workgroup Composition
ODP intends to develop every workgroup with a minimum of 51% representation
from individuals and families
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Time Commitment
Workgroups are to run consecutively from June 2008 to October 2009
Each workgroup will meet for approximately 3 months
Meetings will consist of at least 2-3 face to face or video conferences
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Work Commitment
Read and revise multiple sections of regulation text
Review and comment on draft proposed regulations
Actively participate in discussions (video, on-site, or email) to discuss draft proposed regulatory language
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Proposed Workgroups
Med Admin/Health Related Safety Related Staffing / Training Physical Site Rights Restraints/ Abuse/ Neglect Definitions/ Purpose/ Applicability Agency/ Home/ Facility Policies and Procedures
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Accessing Information
This Presentation and Nomination Forms are available on-line at http://www.odpconsulting.net
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Nomination Forms should be submitted to…
Pennsylvania Training & Technical Assistance Network
Attn: Jan Hecht
3190 William Pitt Way
Pittsburgh, PA 15238
or
Fax: 412-826-1964
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After workgroups have met…
Regulations will proceed through DPW review October 2009-July 2010.
External DPW review is anticipated to begin August 2010.
The new regulations are anticipated to be completed in summer 2012.
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Contact Information J. Diane Brannon-Nordtomme, ODP Licensing Specialist
[email protected] PO Box 2675Harrisburg, PA 17105(717) 787-1445
Wendy Dixon, ODP Policy [email protected] Box 2675Harrisburg, PA 17105(717) 783-2376
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Questions
