Service Providers

DDS Directives

September 2, 2020: Extension of Waivers, Modifications and Directives due to COVID-19
August 31, 2020: Policies and Procedures for Utilizing Alternative Nonresidental Services During the COVID-19 State of Emergency
- Enclosure – Certification of Alternative Nonresidental Services
August 14, 2020 Emergency Regulations Alternative Deliery of Non-residential Service
Town Hall Series on Alternative Service Delivery Aug 25, 26, & 28
August 10, 2020: Guidance on Day Services for Consumers at High Risk for Serious Illness Due to COVID-19
August 10, 2020: Extension of Waivers, Modifications and Directives due to COVID-19
July 28, 2020: Extension of Waivers, Modifications and Directives due to COVID-19
July 17, 2020: Providing and Claiming for Nonresidential Services During the State of Emergency
- Enclosure A: Sample of Certification of Remote and Alternative Services Delivery
- Enclosure B: Sample of Remote and Alternative Services Delivery Log
- Enclosure C: Sample of Quarterly Report of Remote and Alternative Service Delivery for Nonresidential Services
July 15, 2020: Extension of Waivers, Modifications and Directives due to COVID-19
July 10, 2020: Extension of Waivers, Modifications and Directives due to COVID-19
June 22, 2020: Criminal Background Checks for Self-Determination Program and Family Home Agencies
June 22, 2020: COVID-19 Request for Department of Justice Name Check
June 18, 2020: Additional Guidance on Payments for Non-Residential Services During the State of Emergency
June 8, 2020: Extension and Rescission of Waivers, Modifications and Directives due to COVID-19
June 8, 2020: Availability of Personal Protective Equipment
June 5, 2020: Update on State of Emergency Billing for COVID-19 and Civil Unrest
June 1, 2020: State of Emergency in Los Angeles County and City of Los Angeles
May 22, 2020: Guidance for Fingerprint Clearance and Transfers
May 22, 2020 Ammended Requirements for Reporting Special Incidents Related to COVID-19
May 18, 2020: Extension of Waivers, Modifications and Directives due to COVID-19
May 8, 2020: Extension of Waivers, Modifications and Directives due to COVID-19
May 1, 2020: Regional Center Messaging to Local Communities during COVID-19 Outbreak
May 1, 2020: COVID-19 Resources for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
April 16, 2020: Training Resources for Residential Service Providers Hiring Direct Support Professionals
April 15, 2020: Guidance for Residential Facility Payments and Rates, Vendor Audits, HCBS Info, RBT Certification, CIE and Parental Fees
April 2, 2020: Extension of Waivers, Modifications and Directives due to COVID-19 Effective dates extended for an additional 30 days
March 30, 2020: Guidance for Additional Participant-Directed Services
March 30, 2020: Joint Guidance on Non-Discrimination in Medical Treatment for COVID-19
March 25, 2020: Guidance for Admissions and Discharges from State-Operated Facilities
March 25, 2020: Guidance for Eligibility, In-Home Respite Workers and Family Fees
March 25, 2020: Guidance for Reporting Incidents Related to COVID-19
Service Provides shall submit a SIR for the following:
• An individual has had direct contact with any person who has tested positive for COVID-19, including provider staff, family, and other individuals;
• An individual is exhibiting COVID-19 symptoms and has visited a hospital for any related symptoms or has been tested for COVID-19;
• An individual was recommended to be tested for COVID-19;
• An individual tested positive for COVID-19; or
• An individual is exhibiting COVID-19 symptoms and was instructed to quarantine.
March 23, 2020: Guidance for Immediate Risk Management Strategies for ARFPSHN and ICF/DD-CN
March 23, 2020: Guidance for Visits to Licensed Residential Facilities
March 20, 2020: Guidance for Regional Center Requests for Placement into Licensed Residential Settings
March 20, 2020: Guidance for Fingerprint Clearance and Exemption Transfers
March 18, 2020: Guidance for Flexibility in Provision of Services and Supports for Consumers and Providers: This Advisory Includes:
• Lanterman Act Remote Services or Alternate Locations,
• Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Self Assessments completion date extended to June 30, 2020.
• Supplemental Staffing for Residential Providers
• Alternate Delivery or Day Program Services
• Direct Support Professional Training is on hold
March 18, 2020: Guidance for Regional Center Monitoring Staff and Activities
March 12, 2020: Guidance for Regional Centers to Pay Vendors for Absences as a Result of COVID-19
March 12, 2020: Guidance for Waiving Requirements for In-Person Eligibility, Services, or Individual Program Plan Meetings and Authority to Regional Centers for Health & Safety Waiver Exemptions
March 12, 2020: Guidance for Consumers in a Day Program at High Risk for Serious Illness to Stay Home

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP)

STATEWIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND TRAINING AGENT
SAN DIEGO REGIONAL CENTER
PROJECT FY 20/21-1

San Diego Regional Center (SDRC) and the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) have identified the need to create a Statewide Technical Assistance and Training Agent (Agent) to coordinate a variety of supports to service providers to implement the Alternative Nonresidential Services model (Alternative Services). SDRC may elect to fund all, part or none of the project, depending on funding availability as approved by the DDS, and the quality of proposals received. SDRC reserves the right to withdraw this RFP and/or disqualify any proposal that does not adhere to the RFP guidelines. Proposals submitted after the indicated timelines will not be considered.

The Request for Proposal is available on the SDRC website at: http://sdrc.org/index.php/request-for-proposals/

Alternative Service Delivery of Non Residential Service Providers Town Halls

Providing Alternative Non Residential Services During COVID-19 State of Emergency
On August 31, 2020, the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) released DEPARTMENT DIRECTIVE 01-083120: POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR UTILIZING ALTERNATIVE NONRESIDENTIAL SERVICES that provides guidance to the regional centers on expectations for the provision of services during COVID-19.

In light of this directive, Harbor Regional Center will hold a series of Town Hall sessions for service providers. Scroll down for town hall sessions by service categories.

Service Provider Advisory Council (SPAC) Town Hall Meeting

(for all non-residential service providers)
Alternative Service Delivery Power Point presentation Sept 9, 2020

View recorded presentation: Town Hall Meeting: Utilizing Alternative Nonresidential Services
Access Passcode: d5i=9sDn

Please refer to this DDS Directive for information discussed:
Policies and Procedures for Utilizing Alternative Nonresidental Services During the COVID-19 State of Emergency
Enclosure – Certification of Alternative Nonresidental Services

Please complete the above Certification of Alternate Nonresidential Services form and return to HRCCommunityServices@harborrc.org by Friday, September 18.

Alternative Service Delivery Billing and Rate Sample

Town Hall Sessions by Service Category

The Department of Community Services will host provider zoom meetings for service providers to discuss how the directive affects your specific service code. The meetings are as follows:

OT/PT/SP/ABA/Psychologist/Infant Development Meeting
Service Codes: 102, 115, 117, 605, 612, 615, 707, 772, 773, 785, 805, 810
Wednesday, September 9, 2020, 4:00 pm
Zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/92733726727

Adult Day/Employment/After School/Transportation Meeting
Service Codes: 055, 091, 094, 505, 510, 525, 851, 854, 855, 860, 862, 950, 952, 954
Thursday, September 10, 2020, 10:00 am
Zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/92073981894

Nurse/Home Health/Personal Care/Supported Living/Independent Living/Personal Assistance/Respite/Mobility Training Meeting
Service Codes: 062, 742, 744, 896
Friday, September 12, 3:00 pm
Zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/95762919296