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

jbrannonno@state.pa.us PO Box 2675Harrisburg, PA 17105(717) 787-1445

Wendy Dixon, ODP Policy Specialistwdixon@state.pa.usPO Box 2675Harrisburg, PA 17105(717) 783-2376

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Questions