Comprehensive Regulatory Revision Office of Developmental Programs

2 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

3 Regulatory Process Information regarding the regulatory process can be found at the Independent Regulatory Review Commission (IRRC) website and select The Regulatory Review Process in Pennsylvania

4 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.

5 ODP intends to rewrite 55 Pa Code, Chapters 2380, 2390, 6400, and The Regulations for Revision

6 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…

7 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.

8 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.

9 Proposed structure of new regulations Part 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

10 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

11 Community Homes Purpose Applicability Staffing Physical Site Additional Program Specifics Agency Policies and Procedures Homes Serving 9 or more individuals

12 Lifesharing Purpose Applicability Family Training Physical Site Agency Policies and Procedures Additional Program Specifics

13 Day Habilitation/ Life Skills Preparation Services Purpose Applicability Staffing Physical Site Agency Policies and Procedures Additional Program Specifics

14 Vocational Preparation Purpose Applicability Staffing Physical Site Agency Policies and Procedures Additional Program Specifics

15 Comprehensive Regulatory Revision Process The process began November  Reviewed previous regulatory review initiatives  Researched other states regulatory language and structure  Conducted Internal evaluation of present regulatory language  Established 5 year plan to promulgate regulations

16 Where the process is at now… Nominations are now being accepted. Workgroups are scheduled to occur from June October 2009

17 Workgroup Composition ODP intends to develop every workgroup with a minimum of 51% representation from individuals and families

18 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

19 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 ) to discuss draft proposed regulatory language

20 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

21 Accessing Information This Presentation and Nomination Forms are available on-line at

22 Nomination Forms should be submitted to… Pennsylvania Training & Technical Assistance Network Attn: Jan Hecht 3190 William Pitt Way Pittsburgh, PA or Fax:

23 After workgroups have met… Regulations will proceed through DPW review October 2009-July External DPW review is anticipated to begin August The new regulations are anticipated to be completed in summer 2012.

24 Contact Information J. Diane Brannon-Nordtomme, ODP Licensing Specialist PO Box 2675 Harrisburg, PA (717) Wendy Dixon, ODP Policy Specialist PO Box 2675 Harrisburg, PA (717)

25 Questions