Guidance Documents

October 26, 2011

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Keyword Title Document Type Initial Issuance Date Updated or Revised
Acronyms Acronym List List 2001
Aging Aging in Community Booklet/Website 2011
Aging Preventive Health Care Screening Guidelines Report 2009
Assistive Technology Advisory Memorandum - Assistive Technology (Environmental Modifications and Adaptive Devices) Policy 2005
Assistive Technology Assistive Technology Acquisition Procedures Procedure 2006 2007
Autism Autism Platform Home Booklet/Website 2008
Autism Facts About Autism and Finding Autism Spectrum Disorder Services Booklet 2009
Autism Autism Information for First Responders Booklet 2009
Background Checks Registered Provider List Directory 2006 2007
Background Checks Criminal History Record Checks Policy 2006 2007
Background Checks Criminal History Record Check Process Overview Guideline 2006
Background Checks Criminal Backgroud Check Forms OPWDD 101-109 Form 2006 2007
Background Checks Criminal History Record Checks Frequently Asked Questions FAQ 2006 2007
Background Checks Fingerprinting Locations and Schedules for DDSOs Directory 2006 2007
Background Checks Fingerprinting Locations and Schedules for Voluntary Agencies Directory 2006 2007
Background Checks State Central Register Background Checks - ADM #98-02 ADM 1998
Bed Safety Bed Safety Advisory Memo 2007
Bed Safety Bed Safety Checklist and User’s Guide Guideline 2002
Bed Safety Seizure of Vail Beds - ADM #05-01 ADM 2005
Bed Safety Use of Enclosed Canopy-style Bed Systems - ADM #01-01 ADM 2001
Bed Safety Release of 2002 Bed Safety Checklist and User’s Guide Memo 2002
Behavior Management Behavior Management Guideline 1994
Behavior Management Informed Consent for Medications that Modify or Control Maladaptive or Inappropriate Behavior Memo 2000
Behavior Management Guidelines for SCIP-R Guideline 1998
Behavior Management Strategies for Crisis Intervention and Prevention – Revised (SCIP-R) Manual 1988 1998
Board of Directors Overview of Responsibilities for Board Members of Not-for-Profit Agencies Overview 2005 2009
Budget Reductions in Local Assistance Memo 2009
Budget Budget Briefing Booklet Booklet 1998 2008
Clinic “Cautionary Statement” regarding Clinic “Advice” Handbook Memo 2009
Clinic Medicaid Update - Important Billing Instructions for Article 16 Clinic Providers Guideline 2003
Clinic NYS DOH Announces Certificate of Need (CON) Reform for Ambulatory Care Services Press Release 2008
Clinic Prohibition of Claiming an Article 16 Clinic Treatment Service and a Collocated Day Treatment Service On the Same Day Memo 2005
Clinic Administrative Memorandum #2005-01 - Standards for Article 16 Clinics ADM 2005
Clinic Activation of Medicaid Billing Edits, Special Procedures for OPWDD Article 16 Clinics (NYS DOH Medicaid Update) Letter & Guideline 2002
Clinic Annual Service Authorization Levels for Article 16 Clinic Letter 2007
Clinic Clinic Treatment Facilities 14 NYCRR Part 679 - (CL) Activities/TABS Coding Guidelines Guideline 2004
Clinic Clinic “Advice” Handbook - Guidance on the Provisions of 14 NYCRR Part 679 as Articulated by Central Office Review Group Booklet 1997
Clothing CR/IRA Provider Letter on Personal Needs Clothing Allowance Memo 2010
Community Habilitation MSC E-Visory #27-10 Memo 2010
Community Habilitation Community Habilitation Services Questions and Answers Questions and Answers 2011
Consolidated Supports & Services (CSS) ADM #2009-02 Consolidated Supports And Services Service Documentation Requirements ADM 2009
Consolidated Supports & Services (CSS) Policy on the Provision of Outside Services in Consolidated Supports and Services (effective for services on or after 10/1/2012) Policy 2011
Day Habilitation Day Habilitation Efficiency Adjustment Letter 2010
Day Habilitation Service Documentation Requirements for Day Habilitation and/or Prevocational Services Letter 2008
Day Habilitation ADM #2006-02 Individual Day Habilitation Service Documentation Requirements ADM 2006
Day Habilitation ADM #2006-01 Group Day Habilitation Service Documentation Requirements ADM 2006
Day Habilitation Day Habilitation Site Capacity Memo 1999
Day Treatment ADM #2008-02 Day Treatment Billing Standards ADM 2008 2012
Day Treatment Letter to Day treatment Providers with Instructions for Using a Required Revenue Code to Bypass CPT/HCPCS Procedure Code Edit Letter 2009
DDP DDP-1 Developmental Disabilities Registration/Movement Form Form 2000
DDP DDP-2 Developmental Disabilities Profile Registration/Movement Form Form 1987
DDSO Local Contacts Directory 2006 2011
Dental Video Conference Promotes Statewide Special Needs Dentistry Program for New Yorkers with Developmental Disabilities Press Release 2006
Dental Oral Health History from Individual Form 2006
Dental Oral Health History from Advocate for Individual Form 2006
Dental Social and Behavioral Intake Form 1: Initial Dental Examination Form 2006
Dental Social and Behavioral Intake Form 2: Initial Dental Examination Form 2006
Dental Oral Health Press Release 2003 2012
Dental ADM #2010-02 Medical Immobilization/Protective Stabilization (MIPS) and Sedation for Medical/Dental Appointments ADM 2010
Dental Video Conference Promotes Statewide Special Needs Dentistry Program for New Yorkers with Developmental Disabilities Press Release 2006
Detectors Amanda’s Law Requirement for Carbon Monoxide Installations Memo 2007 2010
Discharge Memorandum, Discharge Without Due Process Memo 2010
Education Change in funding process for students residing and educated in an Intermediate Care Facility (ICF) Memo 2006
Electronic Records/Signatures Important Information on Use of Electronic Records by Medicaid Providers Information 2006
Electronic Records/Signatures OPWDD Policy Statement on Electronic Signatures and Records Memo 2009
Eligibility Clarification of Provisions of the August 2001 Eligibility Advisory Memo 2001 2002
Eligibility ADM #2011-01 Revised ICF/MR Level of Care Eligibility Determination Form (LCED) ADM 2011
Eligibility Eligibility for OPWDD Services - Important Facts Guideline 2006 2010
Eligibility Transmittal for Determination of Developmental Disability Form Form 2006
Eligibility Advisory Guidelines, including memos Guideline 2001
Equipment Halogen Lamp Advisory Advisory 1997 1998
Equipment Notice of Wheelchair Recall - ADM #02-03 ADM 2002
Facility Ceiling Fans/Smoke Detectors - ADM #99-01 ADM 1999
Facility Notification of Renovation - ADM #01-03 ADM 2001
Family Care Waiver Review in Family Care Homes Memo 1998
Family Care Family Care Manual Manual 2004 2008
Family Support History of Family Support Booklet 2004
Family Support Family Support Services Guidelines Guideline 1996
Family Support Guidelines and Requirements for Family Support Service Contract Compliance Guideline 2008
Family Support Family Support Services Booklet/Website 2004 2012
Finance Revision to Inter-District Transfer Funding Policy Policy 2004
Finance  Personal Allowance Manual Manual 1996 2008
Finance Clarification of OPWDD Policy on Option Funds for Voluntary Provider Acquisitions Memo 1999
Finance Local Assistance Funding Letter 2010
Finance Refinancing Savings Reinvestment Memo 2002
Finance State Paid Services Letter 2007
Fire Alarms Fire Alarm System Service Contract Instructions 2011
Fire Safety ADM # 2011-02 Standardization of fire safety practices ADM 2011 2011
Fire Safety Format And Content Of Architectural Report For Pre-Openings Information 2011
Fiscal Audit OPWDD-Fiscal Audit Provider Resource Manual; Volume 1 Manual 2006
Fiscal Audit OPWDD-Fiscal Audit Provider Resource Manual; Volume 2 Manual 2006
Gender ADM #2009-03 Gender-specific Staff Assignments ADM 2009
Habilitation Revised Applications for Interim Habilitation Payment and Repayment Agreement Form 2002 2004
Habilitation Revised Interim Habilitation Payment and Repayment Agreements Memo 2001 2004
Habilitation ADM #2012-01 Habilitation Plan Requirements ADM 2003
Health Care Health Care Choices Brochure Booklet 2003 2012
Health Care Memo 1/17/08:Training of Unlicensed Individuals in the Injection of Glucagon in Emergency Situations Memo 1999 2008
Health Care Immunization Reimbursement Program Memo 2012 2007
Health Care Medical Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment (MOLST) Form 2011
Health Care Memo regarding implementation of hospital coverage to class members May 24th, 2006 Guideline 1997 2006
Health Care Informed Consent - Provisions of 633.11 (Amended Effective 11/23/05) Memo 2006
Health Care Independent Professional Review/Independent Utilization Review - ADM #98-01 ADM 1998 1999
Health Care Non-visit Independent Utilization Reviews Manual 1999
Incident Management ADM #2009-04 Administrative Appeal Process for Denials of Records Requested Pursuant to the 14 NYCRR Part 624 Incident/Abuse Rep ADM 2009
Incident Management Memo re: Required Protections for Significant Allegations of Abuse (6/9/2011) Memo 2011
Incident Management Part 624 Handbook (10/27/2011) Manual 1999 2011
Incident Management Part 624 Handbook FAQs FAQ 2011
Incident Management Mandated Reporting of Suspected Child Abuse - New Requirements Memo 2007 2008
Incident Management Protocol for reporting potential crimes to law enforcement (8/18/2011) Protocol 2011
Incident Management Learning About Incidents Brochure 2009 2011
Incident Management Protocol cover memo (8/18/2011) Memo 2011
Incident Management Notification to Law Enforcement of Possible Crimes, Sexual Abuse (3/11/11) Memo 2011
Incident Management Timely Reporting of Incidents (3/24/11) Memo 2011
Incident Management Revised Critical and Significant Event Notification Protocol Memo 2011
Incident Management Mandatory Training – Incident Report and Management Application (IRMA) Memo 2011
Incident Management Memo re: OPWDD Accountability Initiative (6/1/2011) Memo 2011
Incident Management Requesting Autopsy Reports Memo 2010
Incident Management Reporting Deaths Memo 2009
Incident Management OPWDD ADM #2011-03 Required Format for Reporting Incidents and Allegations of Abuse Instructions 2011
Incident Management Requirements related to intervention in alleged abuse/neglect situations outside the scope of service provision Memo 2008
Incident Management Required Use of the Incident Report and Management Application (IRMA) Memo 2011
Informational Mainstreet - for middle and high-school students Brochure 2008 2011
Informational Kids Project - for kids in grades 2 through 5 Brochure 2008 2011
Informational Making Friends - for pre-school and primary-grade children Brochure 2008 2011
Informational Becoming a Multicultural Voluntary Provider Brochure 2011
Informational Omardi - for younger kids age 3 to 6 Brochure 2008 2011
Informational Aging Services brochure Brochure 2008 2011
Informational Minority and Woman Owned Businesses Brochure 2008 2011
Informational Senior Companion Brochure 2008 2011
Informational How to Pay for OPWDD Services Brochure 2008 2011
Informational New York’s Site Selection Law Brochure 2007 2011
Informational OPWDD Supported Employment Services Brochure 2008 2011
Informational Facts about Developmental Disabilities Brochure 1994 2011
Informational Faith Based Initiative Brochure Brochure 2008 2011
Informational Facts about OPWDD Brochure 2002 2011
Informational Information Line Brochure 2008 2011
Informational Family Care Services Brochure 2008 2011
Informational Family Support Services Brochure 2008 2011
Informational Housing Services Brochure 2008 2011
Liability OPWDD LIAB 03 Billing Account Notice (fillable) Form 2009 2011
Liability OPWDD LIAB 04 Fee Reduction/Waiver for Preexisting Services Request for Approval (fillable) Form 2009 2011
Liability Billing Requirements in Liability for Services Regulations Letter 2009
Liability Liability for OPWDD Medicaid and HCBS Waiver Services Process Document 2009
Liability Liability for Services Questions and Answers Information 2009
Liability Decision Tree for Preexisting Services Chart 2010
Liability Decision Tree for Other than Preexisting Services Chart 2010
Liability What Individuals and Families Need to Know about Payment for Services Brochure 2009 2011
Liability Liability Notices Instructions – Forms OPWDD LIAB 01 and 02 Information 2010
Liability What You Need to Know About Payment for Services Brochure 2009 2011
Liability OPWDD LIAB 02 Liability Notice for Pre-existing Services Form 2009
Liability OPWDD LIAB 05 Liability Notice for Persons Applying for Services Form 2010
Liability OPWDD LIAB 06 - 2010 Pre-existing Services Liability Notice Form 2010
Liability OPWDD LIAB 07 Limited Exception Notice for Persons Meeting Exception Form 2010
Liability OPWDD LIAB 08 Limited Exception Notice for Persons Applying for Other Services Form 2010
Liability OPWDD LIAB 09 Limited Exception Notice for Persons Applying for Other Services Form 2010
Liability OPWDD LIAB 10 – Information about the Limited Exception for SEMP and Respite Information 2010
Liability Liability Notices Instructions – Forms OPWDD LIAB 01 and 02 Instructions 2009
Locks Single Function Lock Policy Policy 2004
Medicaid Date of Service (DOS) eMedNY Billing Rules for OPWDD Services Guideline 2010
Medicaid Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 Policy 2007
Medicaid Excluded Provider Letter to Agencies Letter 2007
Medicaid National Provider Identifier (NPI) (short letter) Letter 2006
Medicaid Coverage of Medical Supplies and OTC for OPWDD 2007 Letter to Agencies Letter 2007
Medicaid National Provider Identifier (NPI) Information and Guidance (long letter) Letter 2006
Medicaid New Programs: Mandatory Enrollment in Medicaid Managed Care and the Medicaid Advantage Program Memo 2006
Medicaid Medicaid Compliance Advisory Advisory 2009
Medicaid Prohibition on Separate Medicaid Billing for Medical Gloves Used by Staff Letter 2006
Medicaid Regulatory Requirements Regarding the (MMIS) Billing for ICF Admission, Discharge and Leave Days Letter 2004
Medicaid Cessation of Separate Medicaid Billing for Home Health Aide and Personal Care Aide Services Memo 2004
Medicaid Medicaid Billing Relating to ICF Residents Receiving Clinic Services Letter 2006
Medicaid Office of the Medicaid Inspector General Compliance Program Regulation Adopted Memo 2009
Medical Intervention Outcome Form - MIPS and/or Sedation Form 2010
Medical Medicaid Coverage Description Chart Chart 2009
Medical Order/Plan for Medical Immobilization/Protective Stabilization (MIPS)/ Sedation Form 2010
Medicare Part D Medicare Part D Forms Form 2006
Medication Medication Alert - Prozac Alert 2003
New York City The New York City Resource Consortium A Handbook for Success Resource Handbook 2009
Nursing ADM #2008-01 Registered Nursing Supervision/Free Standing Respite Centers ADM 2012 2012
Nursing Nursing Services in SOIRAs Memo 2003
Nursing The Nurse Practice Act Memo 1998
Nursing ADM #2003-01 Registered Nursing Supervision of Unlicensed Direct Care Staff ADM 2003
OPTS App. B: Service Documentation Requirements for OPTS Monthly Supported Employment Instructions 2008
OPTS Tips for Evaluating your OPTS Pilot Project Guideline 2006
OPTS App. B: Service Documentation General Developmental Disability Per Unit Services (Dementia Support) Instructions 2006
OPTS App. B: Service Documentation Requirements for OPTS Prevocational Services Instructions 2005
OPTS App. B: Service Documentation Requirements for Blended Day Habilitation and Prevocational Services (Blended DP) Instructions 2006
OPTS App. B: Service Documentation Requirements for OPTS Supplemental Group Day Habilitation Instructions 2007
OPTS App. B: Service Documentation Requirements for General Developmental Disability Hourly Services (Assistive Technology) Instructions 2006
OPTS App. B: Service Documentation Requirements for OTPS Group Day Habilitation Instructions 2006
OPTS App. B: Service Documentation Requirements for General Developmental Disability Hourly Services (Future Planning) Instructions 2005
OPTS App. B: Service Documentation Requirements for OPTS Hourly Respite Services Instructions 2005
OPTS App. B: Service Documentation Requirements for General Developmental Disability Hourly Services (Trip Planning) Instructions 2005
OPTS App. B: Service Documentation Requirements for OPTS General Developmental Disability Per Unit Service (Transportation Services) Instructions 2006
OPTS App. B: Service Documentation Requirements for General Developmental Disability Monthly Services (Psychologist) Instructions 2007
OPTS App. B: Service Requirements for OPTS Supplemental Individual Day Habilitation Instructions 2006
OPTS App. B: Service Documentation Requirements for General Developmental Disability Monthly Services (Room & Board) Instructions 2005
OPTS App. B: Supervised IRA Residential Habilitation Instructions 2005
OPTS App. B: Service Documentation Requirements for General Developmental Disability Monthly Services (Social Worker) Instructions 2008
OPTS Appendix B for Each Active OPTS Service (All) Appendix 2008
OPTS App. B: Service Documentation Requirements for General Developmental Disability Per Diem Services (Emergency Housing) Instructions 2005
OPTS App. B: Service Documentation Requirements for Blended Day Habilitation and Supported Employment (Blended DS) Instructions 2006
OPTS App. B: Service Documentation Requirements for General Developmental Disability Per Diem Services (Traineeship) Instructions 2007
OPTS Evaluation Ideas for OPTS Proposals Guideline 2006
OPTS App. B: Service Documentation Requirements for OPTS At Home Residential Habilitation Instructions 2005
OPTS App. B: Service Documentation Requirements for OPTS Blended Day Habilitation, Prevocational and Supported Employment Services (Blended DPS) Instructions 2006
OPTS App. B: Service Documentation Requirements for OPTS Blended Prevocational and Supported Employment Services (Blended PS) Instructions 2006
OPTS App. B: Service Documentation Requirements for OPTS Free-Standing Respite Services Instructions 2005
OPTS OPTS Retirement Letter Letter 2007
OPTS App. B: Service Documentation Requirements for OPTS Guest Home Respite Services Instructions 2006
OPTS OPTS Service Types (Program Descriptions) Chart 2006
OPTS App. B: Service Documentation requirements for OPTS Individual Day Habilitation Instructions 2005
Oversight Memo re: Oversight of Individuals in Our Care (8/12/2011) Memo 2011
Payment ADM # 2010-01 Clarification of Payment Standards and Program Standards ADM 2010
Payment Revisions to Specific Payment Standards Memo 2011
Prevocational Services #2006-03 Service Documentation Requirements for Prevocational Services ADM 2006
Prevocational Services Service Documentation Requirements for Day Habilitation and/or Prevocational Services Letter 2008
Procurement Good Faith Effort in Procurement from a NYS Certified Minority and/or (M/WBE) for Purchases under the Discretionary Buying Instructions 2009
Program OPWDD/DOB Voluntary Operated Programs Threshold Guide Manual 1993 2008
Provider Info A Sampler of Agency Self-Assessment Activities Memo 2002
Residential OPWDD Policy on Acquiring and Modifying Newly Constructed Homes Policy 2000
Residential Renovations in Intermediate Care Facilities (ICFs) Memo 2003
Residential Residential Appraisal Procedures for Voluntary Providers Memo 2004 2005
Residential Guide for Choosing a Residential Service Provider for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities Guide 2003
Residential Memorandum, Willowbrook Residential Expansion Memo 2003
Residential A Financial Education Guide for Existing and Potential Homeowners and Renters with Developmental Disabilities Publication 2008
Residential Memorandum, Provision of Emergency Services Memo 2003
Residential Identification of Supervision Level in VOIRAs Memo 2000
Residential Residential Appraisal Thresholds Letter 2005
Residential Restructuring Community Residence Reimbursement Methodology – Billing Implications Letter 2009
Residential Smoke Detectors in Residences - ADM #97-01 ADM 1997
Residential Third Floor Occupancy Memo 2000
Residential OPWDD Reports - NYS Creating Alternatives in Residential Services and Environments (NYS-CARES) OPWDD Reports 1998 1999
Residential Community Placement Procedures Green Book 1992 1995
Residential Developmental Center Placement Procedures Green Book 1992
Residential Guidelines for Creating and Maintaining a Home-Like Living Environment Guideline 2004
Residential New Requirements for Furnishings in ICF’s Memo 2003
Residential Habilitation ADM #2010-05 Community Habilitation (CH) Service Documentation Requirements ADM 2010
Residential Habilitation ADM #2004-02 At-Home Residential Habilitation: Billing, Annual Service Requirements and Audits of Prices for Services Delivered ADM 2004
Residential Habilitation ADM #2006-04 Family Care Residential Habilitation Service Documentation Requirements ADM 2006
Residential Habilitation OMRDD ADM #2004-01 At-Home Residential Habilitation Service Documentation Requirements ADM 2004
Residential Habilitation IRA Residential Habilitation Service Documentation Requirements ADM#2002-01 ADM 2002
Residential Habilitation Individualized Residential Alternative (IRA) Residential Habilitation Monthly Unit of Service Initiative Letter 2002
Residential Habilitation Service Documentation Requirements for Individualized Residential Alternative (IRA) Residential Habilitation Services Letter 2008
Residential Habilitation ADM #2009-01 At Home Residential Habilitation (AHRH) Service Documentation Requirements ADM 2009
Residential Habilitation Unit of Service Change for At Home Residential Habilitation Billing Change Summary Guideline
Respite Documentation and Billing Changes for Free-Standing Respite Sites Certified as IRAs ADM 2008
Respite ADM #2005-02 HCBS Respite/Non Waiver Enrolled (NWE) Respite Service Documentation Requirements ADM 2005
Respite Billing and Claiming Reviews of Hourly Respite Services Letter 2006
Respite Voluntary Operated Day/Residential Respite/Program Maintenance Program Memo 2004
Rights Limitation of Rights of Consumers Memo 1996
Safeguards Memo re: Supporting Individuals to Achieve Personal Safety and Wellbeing (10/17/2011) Memo 2011
Safeguarding Alert Indicators Of Inflicted Injury (Abuse) Alert 2008 2011
Safeguarding Alert Preventing Dental Catastrophes Alert 2003
Safeguarding Alert Lead Alert Alert 1999 2011
Safeguarding Alert Scalds: A Burning Issue Alert 2000
Safeguarding Alert Safe Bathing Practices Alert 2011
Safeguarding Alert Seizure Disorder Alert 2003
Safeguarding Alert Van Safety Alert 2002 2011
Safeguarding Alert Potential Fire Hazards Alert 2010
Safeguarding Alert Seat Belt Entrapment Alert 2010
Safeguarding Alert Bowel Management Alert 2000 2011
Safeguarding Alert Summer Safety Alert 2005
Safeguarding Alert Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Alert 2000 2011
Safeguarding Alert Ceiling Exhaust Fans Alert 2011 2011
Safeguarding Alert Choking Prevention Alert 1999 2011
Safeguarding Alert Dryer Safety Alert 2001 2011
Safeguarding Alert Choosing a Camp for Adults Alert 2003
Safeguarding Alert Helmet Safety Alert 1999 2011
Service Coordination MSC E-Visory #12-11 Memo 2011
Service Coordination MSC E-Visory #37-10 Memo 2010
Service Coordination Paperwork Reduction (SCOR and Activity Plan) (Executive Directors) Letter 2006
Service Coordination Paperwork Reduction (SCOR and Activity Plan) (DDSO Directors) Letter 2006
Service Coordination What Service Coordinators Need to Know about Managed Care Memo 2001
Service Coordination ADM #2010-04 Program Standards: Individualized Service Plan (ISP) Format and Timeframes for Review and Distribution ADM 2011
Service Coordination Medicaid Service Coordination Billing for Individuals in a Hospital Letter 2008
Service Coordination MSC Restructuring Unit Management – Portability and Attrition Memo 2011
Service Coordination OPWDD Advisory on Medicaid Service Coordination (MSC) and Plan of Care Support Services (PCSS) - Service Coordinator ISP Responsibilities Advisory 2004
Service Coordination Case Management/Service Coordination Memo 1999 2009
Service Coordination ADM #2010-03 Medicaid Service Coordination (MSC) Documentation Requirements for Billing ADM 2011
Service Coordination ADM #2003-02 Plan of Care Support Services ADM 2003 2012
Service Coordination MSC E-Visories E-mail 2006 2012
Service Coordination Medicaid Service Coordination Vendor Manual Manual 2002 2011
Sprinkler Sprinkler System Service Contract Instructions 2011
Sprinkler Globe Fire Sprinkler Recall Memo 2011
Sprinkler Antifreeze in Residential Sprinklers - October 5, 2010 Memo & Alert 2010
Sprinkler Antifreeze in Residential Sprinklers - August 6, 2010 Memo & Alert 2010
Sprinkler Sprinkler System Water Supply Memo 2010
Sprinkler 11/1/02 Sprinkler Testing Memorandum Memo 2002
Sprinkler New Sprinkler Test Requirements Memo 2002
Sprinkler Antifreeze in Residential Sprinklers - April 22, 2011 Memo & Alert 2011
Social Security Use of Special Needs Trust Monies for SSI Recipient Vacation Expenses Memo 2004
Social Security Increase in SSI Benefit Levels and Personal Allowance Amounts Memo 2007 2009
Social Security Representative Payees and SSA Prior Approvals Memo 2002
Social Security SSA Prior Approvals for Use of Personal Allowance for Staff Expenses on Resident Vacations Memo 2003
Social Security Social Security Protection Act of 2003 Memo 2004
Summer Safety Summer Precautions ADM 2004
Supported Employment App. B: Service Documentation Requirements for Enhanced Supported Employment Pilots for services from 10/1/2011 Instructions 2011
Supported Employment App. B: Service Documentation Requirements for Enhanced Supported Employment Pilots for services through 9/30/2011 Instructions 2009
Supported Employment ESEMP clarification letter - September 30th, 2010 Instructions 2010
Surveys Provider Resource Manual Manual 2004
Surveys Changes in Review Process, effective November 1, 2009 Memo 2009
Surveys Interpretive Guidelines – Immediate Care Facilities for Persons with Mental Retardation Guideline 1995
Surveys Revisions to the MSC Protocols Effective Immediately Memo 2010
TB Tuberculosis Screening Memo 2008
Transportation Article 19-A of the NYS Vehicle and Traffic Law Memo 1992
Waiver Selecting the Correct Medicaid Coverage Option for OPWDD Home and Community Based Waiver Services and ICF/DD Placement Memo 2004
Waiver ADM #2009-05 ICF/MR Level of Care Eligibility Determination Form (LCED) ADM 2009
Waiver Care at Home Manual Manual 2001
Waiver Implementation of Revised Part 633.12 - Objection to Provider Initiated Changes to HCBS Waiver Services Memo 2000
Waiver Clarifying Information for Ongoing Evaluations Needed to Maintain HCBS Waiver Eligibility Memo 2011
Waiver The Key to Individualized Services (HCBS Waiver Manual) Manual 1997 2006
Waiver OPWDD Reports - New York’s Self Determination Program Pilot Expanded OPWDD Reports 2002
Waiver Clarifying Information ICF/MR Level of Care Eligibility Determination Form (LCED) Qualified Mental ADM #2009-05 Memo 2010
Willowbrook Guidelines for Community Inclusion for Class Members Chart 2007 2011
Willowbrook Guidelines for Willowbrook Residential Notification updated January 4, 2012 Guideline 2012
Willowbrook Willowbrook Informed Consent For Class Members Fully Represented By The Consumer Advisory Board (CAB) Memo 2011
Willowbrook Guidelines for Willowbrook Incident Reporting and Other Notifications Guideline 2012
Willowbrook Informed Consent for Willowbrook Class Members Fully Represented by the Consumer Advisory Board (CAB) Memo 2006 2011
Willowbrook Willowbrook Informed Consent Brochure Booklet 2011
Willowbrook Frequently Asked Questions on Informed Consent for Willowbrook Class Members Fully Represented by the Consumer Advisory Board FAQ 2009 2011
Willowbrook Notice of Rights for Willowbrook Class Members Notice 2006
Willowbrook Willowbrook Permanent Injunction Booklet 1993
Willowbrook Willowbrook Reference Documentation Guideline 2012
Work Force Everyday Heroes DVD 2006
Work Force Everyday Heroes – Building Direct Support Leadership for Community Inclusion Booklet 2002
Work Force Work Place Safety - ADM #01-02 ADM 2001
Planning Strategic Framework Information 2010
Planning October 1, 2010 - OPWDD Statewide Comprehensive Plan: 2010-2014 Report 2010
Planning NYS National Core Indicators Report for 2007-2008 Information 2010
Planning OPWDD Statewide Comprehensive Plan: 2011-2015 Report 2011
Planning Interim Report for the 2010-2014 Statewide Comprehensive Plan Interim Report 2010