DHS-Issued Guidance
ODP has reviewed all current COVID-19 communications due to the ending of the federal Public Health Emergency (PHE) on May 11, 2023. All COVID-19 Announcements are obsolete with the exception of the following which will remain in effect until November 11, 2023:
- ODP Announcement 20-114 — UPDATE: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about Modifications to Medication Administration Course Requirements as a Result of the COVID-19 Pandemic
- ODP Announcement 20-098 — Appendix K Update: Waiver Services Provided to Individuals in Hospital Settings and Specialized Supplies
- ODP Announcement 22-010 — Now Available: Version 3 of the ODP Operational Guide - For the Intellectual Disability/Autism Waivers During the Federal COVID-19 Public Health Emergency
- ODP Announcement 22-015 — Version 3 of the ODP Operational Guide – for the Adult Autism Waiver During the Federal COVID-19 Public Health Emergency
The following will remain in effect until further notice:
- ODP Announcement 23-046 - Infection Control Procedures and Mitigating the Spread of Infectious Diseases
- ODP Announcement 23-025 – Guidance for returning to or Discharge from Community Participation Support (CPS) Services
- ODP Announcement 23-039 - Guidance: Staff Reporting for COVID-19 has been Discontinued
- ODP Announcement 23-056 - COVID-19 Outbreak Identification and Reporting Update