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Important Information from Bureau of Certification
Timeframes for Issuance of Licensing Inspection Summary,
Plan of Correction, and Verification

On July 15, 2019, Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) issued a bulletin, Timeframes for Issuance of Licensing Inspection Summary, Plan of Correction, and Verification that provides guidance effective October 1, 2019.

This guidance provides consistent target timelines for steps in the licensing process, including issuing licensing inspection summaries and receiving, reviewing, and approving plans of correction, as well as direction to licensed entities on how plans of correction will be verified.

Licensed providers play a critical role in providing services to individuals with varying needs and in different settings across the Commonwealth. Through this guidance and the upcoming training for providers on developing a plan of correction, OCDEL is not just trying to assure consistency, but also assure that all plan of corrections are timely implemented to achieve ongoing and independent regulatory compliance, which is necessary to ensure the safety and well-being of those served by a provider. 
Plan of Correction Registration Notice

The Department of Human Services (DHS) is offering training for all DHS licensed providers on completing a Plan of Correction (POC). This training will focus on the elements needed for the foundation of an acceptable POC. It is strongly recommended that all facility staff involved in completing POCs attend a webinar. The training is free and will be conducted via live webinar. Each scheduled webinar will last approximately one hour. Only one webinar should be attended, as the material covered will be the same in each session. 
 
The dates for the webinars are as follows: 
  • Tuesday, July 16, 9:30am-10:30am
  • Tuesday, July 16, 1:30pm-2:30 pm
  • Wednesday, July 17, 10:30am-11:30am
  • Wednesday, July 17, 2:00pm-3:00 pm
  • Tuesday, July 23, 11:00am-12:00pm
  • Wednesday, July 24, 10:30am-11:30am
  • Wednesday, July 24, 1:30pm-2:30pm
  • Thursday, July 25, 9:30am-10:30am

Please click here to register for one of these sessions. Once you have registered, a link to connect to the webinar training will be emailed to you. Spaces are limited and are offered on a first come, first served basis. If you are unable to attend one of these webinar sessions, DHS will be offering a similar training in a self-paced format in late July 2019. Additional information will be shared on how to access the self-paced training in the future.
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