REISSUE Announcement Risk Mitigation Training New Professional Development Courses for AEs, Providers, SCs and SCOs ODP Communication Number: Announcement 027-15 The mission of the Office of Developmental Programs is to support Pennsylvanians with developmental disabilities to achieve greater independence, choice and opportunity in their lives. REISSUE: Please be advised that in the earlier version of the attached announcement the incorrect information on the two webcasts was presented and the incorrect path to access them provided. This has been corrected and the announcement is being rereleased. Please replace the original issued version with the reissued version presented here. AUDIENCE: Individuals and Families, Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) Direct Service Providers to individuals receiving Intellectual Disability Services, Supports Coordinators (SCs), Supports Coordination Organizations (SCOs), Administrative Entities (AE), Consolidated and Person/Family Directed Support Waiver (P/FDS) participants, advocates and other interested parties. PURPOSE: To announce the availability of two webcasts - Foundations of Recognizing and Mitigating Risk and The SC’s Role in Mitigating Risk as professional development and to provide direction on accessing these new online learning opportunities. DISCUSSION: The Foundations of Recognizing and Mitigating Risk webcast was originally offered online as required Supports Coordinator Training and was followed up with required face to face training in the fall of 2014 through the SC Role in Mitigating Risk . The SC Role in Mitigating Risk has ISSUE DATE: 04/01/15 ODP Communication Number: Ann: 027-15 Page 1 been adapted into a webcast which will be available with The Foundations of Recognizing and Mitigating Risk as Professional Development courses for all audiences. These webcasts are being made available in preparation for the release of additional planned face-to-face training on the AE and Provider Roles in Mitigating Risk in April 2015. Both courses are now available on the AEIC, PIC, SCOIC, and ODP Consulting websites as part of the Unraveling the Process of Incident and Risk Management Series and are available on the SCC in the Professional Development section. Successful completion of each course can earn one hour of professional development training credit per course on the AEIC, PIC and SCC. The courses are available for informational purposes (no training credit) on the SCOIC and ODP Consulting websites. To access this training (and receive training credit if desired), use the following paths: Online Course Access The Foundations of Recognizing and Mitigating Risk and The SC Role in Mitigating Risk When applicable, learners who complete all course requirements and print a Certificate of Achievement or request the confirmation email will receive 1 hour of training credit for each course. Your Role Individuals, Family members and other interested parties (no training credit needed). Go to this website OCS Website (no login required): Resources > Training Webcasts, Videos and Recordings > Unraveling the Processes of Incident Management and Risk Management> (Choose course title) *No training credit is offered when viewing the courses on this website. Administrative Entity Staff Administrative Entity Information Center (AEIC); Log in* > ODP Business Practice Information > Unraveling the Processes of Incident Management and Risk Management> (Choose course title) To receive credit for this training: 1. Review course materials which include the webcast and resource information 2. Complete the Training Confirmation 3. OPEN your Certificate of Achievement 4. Print or Save your Certificate of Achievement for your records. ISSUE DATE: 4/1/2015 ODP Communication Number: Announcement 027-15 page 2 of 3 Direct Service Provider Administrators and Staff Supports Coordinators and SC Supervisors needing Professional Development Training Credit Provider Information Center(PIC): Log in* > ODP Business Practice Information > Online Training and Professional Development > Unraveling the Processes of Incident Management and Risk Management> (Choose course title) To receive credit for this training: 1. Review course materials which include the webcast and resource information 2. Complete the Training Confirmation 3. OPEN your Certificate of Achievement 4. Print or Save your Certificate of Achievement for your records. SC Curriculum website (SCC): Log in* > ODP Business Practice Information > Professional Development > 2015 Courses> (Choose course title) To receive credit for this training: 1. Complete the Pre-Test 2. Review course materials which include the webcast and resource information 3. Complete the Post-Test (with a score of 80% or higher) 4. OPEN your Certificate of Achievement 5. Print or Save your Certificate of Achievement for your records. Supports Coordination Organization Staff (not requiring Professional Development training credit) SCO Information Center (SCOIC): Log in* > ODP Business Practice Information > Unraveling the Processes of Incident Management and Risk Management> (Choose course title) *No training credit is offered when completing the courses on this website. If training credit is needed, complete the course on the SCC website ISSUE DATE: 4/1/2015 ODP Communication Number: Announcement 027-15 page 3 of 3