Training Announcement New Required Training for SCs and AEs: CMS Final Rule for HCBS Waivers: An Overview ODP Communication Number: Announcement 040-15 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. COURSE TITLE: CMS Final Rule for HCBS Waivers: An Overview Required Yes For Supports Coordinators (SCs) SC Supervisors Administrative Entities (AEs) Dates Available 5/15/15 – 8/17/15 This initial webcast will be available as a required training for SCs, SC Supervisors and AEs who provide Intellectual Disability (ID) services until August 17, 2015. At the end of this time period, it will be moved to professional development. Professional Development: Yes For: Direct Service Providers Staff Supports Coordination Organization Management of ID Services Dates Available: 5/15/15 to Ongoing This webcast is available as professional development for Direct Support Provider Staff and Supports Coordination Organization Management of Intellectual Disability after 5/15/15. It will be available as professional development for SCs, SC Supervisors and AEs beginning 8/18/15. CREDIT HOURS: 1 COURSE FORMAT: Webcast ADDITIONAL PARTICIPANTS: Advocates and other interested parties may also access the webcast as detailed in the chart on pages 2 and 3. ISSUE DATE 05/15/15 ODP Communication Number: Training Announcement 040-15 Page 1 COURSE SUMMARY: The CMS Final Rule, published on January 16, 2014, amended Medicaid regulation for home and community-based services waivers under section 1915(c) of the Social Security Act to provide requirements regarding characteristics of settings that are home and community-based as well as settings that may not be home and community-based. The CMS Final Rule for HCBS Waivers: An Overview course is the first in a series addressing how the CMS Final Rule impacts ODP and the Consolidated Waiver, Person/Family Directed Support Waiver, and Adult Autism Waiver. This presentation is meant to provide an overview of the Rule and a review of ODP’s transition plans. ADDITIONAL DETAIL: ODP plans to provide additional webcasts as we begin to implement the transition plans and other activities needed to comply with the CMS Final Rule by March 2019. It is ODP’s intent to keep all stakeholders informed as decisions are made and more detailed information becomes available. This initial webcast will be available as a credited trained until August 17, 2015. At the end of this time period, it will be moved to professional development. ALL QUESTIONS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: [email protected] COURSE LOCATION/ACCESS: Online Course Access CMS Final Rule for HCBS Waivers: An Overview When applicable, learners who complete all course requirements and print a Certificate of Achievement will receive 1 hour of training credit. Your Role Administrative Entity Staff - ODP Required Training Go to this website Administrative Entity Information Center (AEIC); Log in* > ODP Business Practice Information > CMS Final Rule> CMS Final Rule for HCBS Waivers: An Overview 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 05/15/15 ODP Communication Number: Training Announcement 040-15 Page 2 Direct Service Provider Administrators and Staff Supports Coordinators and SC Supervisors - ODP Required Training Supports Coordination Organization Management Staff Provider Information Center (PIC): Log in* > ODP Business Practice Information > Online Training and Professional Development > CMS Final Rule> CMS Final Rule for HCBS Waivers: An Overview 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 Print or Save your Certificate Achievement for your SC4.Curriculum website (SCC): Logofin* > ODP Business Practice records. Information > SC Curriculum Required Training> 2015 SC Required Training> CMS Final Rule for HCBS Waivers: An Overview 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 Achievement your SCO Information Center (SCOIC):ofLog in* > ODP for Business records. Practice Information > CMS Final Rule> CMS Final Rule for HCBS Waivers: An Overview *No training credit is offered when completing the courses on this website. If training credit is needed, complete the course on the SCC website. Individuals, Family members and other interested parties (no training credit). OCS Website (no login required): Resources > Training Webcasts, Videos and Recordings > CMS Final Rule> CMS Final Rule for HCBS Waivers: An Overview *No training credit is offered when viewing the courses on this website. ISSUE DATE 05/15/15 ODP Communication Number: Training Announcement 040-15 Page 3
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