The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 25-093: Incident Management (IM) Rebalancing Initiative Phase 1 IM Guidance. The purpose of this announcement is to provide updated guidance related to the Office of Developmental Programs’ (ODP) IM Rebalancing Initiative. The guidelines are organized into seven separate topics covering the following:

• Finalizing Incident Reports
• Reducing Duplicative and Multiple Incident Reports
• Clarifying the Definition of Serious Injury
• Clarifying the Definition for Discovery Date
• Managing Events Occurring Prior to Enrollment
• Discontinuing the Use of Optionally Reportable Events (OREs)
• Discontinuing the Use of Illness/Other and Illness/COVID Incident Categories.

Please review the announcement for additional information and details.

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 25-092: Medication Administration (MedAdmin) Training Program - Agency/Entity/Role Designation/Verification Form Update and its accompanying attachment. The purpose of this communication is to announce that an updated Agency/Entity/Role Designation/Verification Form is now available. The updated form accompanies the announcement in this email. Please review the announcement for additional information and details.

Please assist the Pennsylvania Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) in sharing the attached informational flyer: ODP’s Division of Quality Management’s QM Spotlight, Issue 15 in a series of quarterly publications. This issue focuses on trend analysis, key concepts, and provides an example.

October 2025 is the eightieth anniversary of the National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). NDEAM is a celebration of the many changes that have been made to create a more inclusive environment for individuals with disabilities who want to work. Pennsylvania is an Employment First State, encouraging individuals with disabilities to pursue competitive integrated employment as the first consideration and desired outcome. In honor of NDEAM, Governor Shapiro has issued a proclamation celebrating the many contributions and advancements in disability employment. Please join the Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) in celebrating the individuals who are working to provide equal opportunities and inclusivity to all individuals.

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the October 2025 Proclamation for Down Syndrome Awareness Month. Down Syndrome is the most common genetic disorder in the world population. It is estimated that 38% of the population knows someone with Down Syndrome. With medical advancements, increased knowledge and awareness, and early intervention; individuals with Down Syndrome are living longer, more fulfilling lives. Governor Shapiro has issued a proclamation celebrating the many individuals living and advocating for Down Syndrome. Please join ODP in acknowledging Down Syndrome Awareness Month!

The Office of Development Programs (ODP) request your assistance sharing this updated communication, ODPANN 25-086: Residential Performance-Based Contracting Performance Standards for Contract Year 2026-2027. The purpose of this communication is to create awareness of changes made to the original announcement and the attachments. Please note, changes in the announcement are in red.

Attachments:

• Attachment 2 of Bulletin 00-24-01: Residential Performance Standards
• Residential Performance Standards and Process Details for Contract Year 2026-2027

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODP Health Alert: Respiratory Illness and Guidance for Flu, RSV, and COVID-19 Vaccines. The purpose of this Health Alert is to provide updated recommendations and guidance on the Flu, RSV and COVID-19 Vaccines. Please review the Health Alert for information about the different vaccinations available, the recommended age-ranges and conditions that should consider getting the vaccines, and other important details.

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 25-089: Medication Administration Training Requirements Reminder and October-December Train-the-Trainer Face-to-Face Schedule. The purpose of this announcement is:

• To share a reminder on Medication Administration Training Requirements
• To announce the Face-to-Face training schedule for October through December 2025.

Please review the information in the announcement for additional details including training dates and registration information.

Attached are the PA Family Network workshop and support groups for October. Thank you for sharing these important workshops and support groups with your networks! Register for upcoming events at www.pafamilynetwork.org/events.

Good Life Group, Support Groups

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached October Training and Events Calendar. Please share widely.

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached updated communication, ODPANN 25-044: New Assessments Required for Adult Autism Waiver (AAW) Participants. This communication is being reissued to provide a link to the assessment protocol training now posted on MyODP and to ensure SCOs are using the correct assessment links. Updates are in red.

Please review the updated communication for additional changes and details.

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 25-087: Billing Guidance for Community Participation Support (CPS) Facility Procedure Codes for Provider Specialty 525 and Planning Coordination. This communication is intended to inform 100% community location-based CPS providers (Specialty 525) of CPS Facility procedure codes available in HCSIS to permit billing for groups of more than 3 individuals, and to provide guidance on the planning and coordination component of the CPS service. Please review the announcement for additional information and details.

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication; ODPANN 25-086: Residential Performance-Based Contracting Performance Standards for Contract Year 2026-2027. The purpose of this communication is to announce the availability of performance standards for providers of Residential Habilitation, Life Sharing and/or Supported Living services in the Consolidated and/or Community Living Waivers (residential services) for contract year 2026-2027..

Please review the announcement and attachments for additional details.