The Office of Developmental Programs is seeking public comment regarding the non-residential service locations1 (Attachment 1) that have been identified as requiring an onsite Heightened Scrutiny review from the Office of Developmental Programs (ODP). ODP is also requesting stakeholders to identify any other settings that meet the criteria. ODP is releasing for public comment the Heightened Scrutiny Onsite Tools (Attachments 2 and 3) that will be used during the onsite visit to determine compliance with the HCBS Settings Rule as well as with ODP’s policies and regulations. These documents will be out for public comment for 30 days; comments will be accepted until 11:59 PM on Monday, 11/30/2020. Please send electronic comments to RA-PWODPHCBSSETTINGS@pa.gov. If electronic comments are being submitted, it is recommended to provide comments directly on the documents and to track the changes in the documents where edits are being suggested. If written comments are being submitted, please address and send the written comments to Katie-Marie Wilson, Department of Human Services, Office of Developmental Programs, 625 Forster Street, Room 510, Harrisburg, PA 17120. ATTACHMENTS: Open for Public Comment: Proposed Heightened Scrutiny Information for Non-Residential Service Locations Attachment 1 Non-Residential Service Locations Presumed Institutional Attachment 2 Non-Residential Provider Tool Attachment 3 Non-Residential Individual Tool | |
