The Social Current Knowledge and Insight Center released an overview of assessing and managing risk for community-based human and social services organizations. Unexpected events and sudden shifts in public policy …
The Pennsylvania Department of Health updated PAHAN-615 or “Isolation and Quarantine Periods for COVID-19 for the General Population” to reflect a correction in what is included in non-healthcare congregate settings. ...
Clarification on how HIPAA permits disclosure of information to support orders preventing a person in crisis from accessing firearms
The PA Department of Human Services – Office of Children, Youth and Families (OCYF) has collaborated with the Pennsylvania State Police to make revisions to the Commonwealth Law Enforcement Assistance ...
On Friday, December 17, 2021, the 6th Circuit Federal Court of Appeals reinstated the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) federal emergency temporary standard (ETS) for COVID-19. The 6th Circuit ...
DHS Children with Extraordinary Medical Conditions Procedure/Policy Change: On December 13, 2021, Philadelphia DHS released a policy on informing CWO staff of their responsibilities regarding planning and case management for ...
The Pennsylvania Council of Children, Youth, and Family Services (PCCYFS) submitted a letter to Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf requesting a one-time appropriation to mental health providers using American Rescue Plan ...
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) approved OMHSAS' plan regarding ARPA/HCBS dollars
Certain regulations have been partially of fully reinstated as of 12/6/2021
Human Services has posted the following Solicitation RFA 17-21 for the purpose of the Children’s Trust Fund (“CTF”) grants, which operate under the administration of the CTF Board and the ...
These modifications and instructions are in effect immediately and supersede any previous instructions provided on the submission of the CRCQ application packet.