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Video & Audio Listen & View in New Window PowerPoint Presentation Open in New Window Below are the various resources mentioned during the webinar that can be referenced in addition to the INARF Coronavirus Resource webpage. Topics & Guest Speakers: Featuring Tracy Mitchell & Eric Neidig, Bradley Associates, CPAs As a result of INARF’s advocacy efforts to obtain fiscal relief for residential providers, DDRS announced a grant opportunity on November 9 for providers of specified waiver residential services and providers operating group homes (ICF/IIDs). Tracy discussed the grant opportunity and application process in depth. - Application is now open announcement (November 16, 2020) - HCBS Residential / ICF Provider Relief Grants Application - Instructional Guide and FAQ - HCBS Residential / ICF Provider Relief Grants Webinar Recording / Slide Deck - BDDS HCBS Residential and Group Home Relief Grant Workbook & Sample *Referenced by Tracy Send any questions regarding the residential grants to sarah@inarf.org. Temporary Service Closures For temporary service/site closures, providers should e-mail the following details to either the Local District Manager or to BQIS.Help@fssa.in.gov: - Specific services impacted - Number of individuals impacted for each service - Estimated closure duration and reason - if unknown, discuss plan to evaluate ability to reopen and frequency of evaluation - Reason for Closure – Preventative or Confirmed Case - Alternate Planning, if any - How individuals and families are / will be notified Providers should also complete the “BDDS Providers - Notification of Re-opening/Temporary closure of services” form. INARF continues to monitor COVID related day services program closures as part of our ongoing efforts to monitor the effect of the pandemic on our industry. INARF encourages members to notify us if you are closing your day services program by emailing Phillip. When notifying us, please either forward the communication you sent to notify BDDS, or include the following information: - Locations you closed - How long you expect to be closed - How many individuals are impacted - Is the closure completely preventative and due to a potential close contact with COVID of individuals supported/staff, or due to a confirmed COVID positive of individuals supported/staff. Upcoming Webinar: Thursday, December 3 at 10 AM EST – INARF Member COVID Webinar - Featuring an election update.
Below are the various resources mentioned during the webinar that can be referenced in addition to the INARF Coronavirus Resource webpage.
Topics & Guest Speakers: Featuring Tracy Mitchell & Eric Neidig, Bradley Associates, CPAs As a result of INARF’s advocacy efforts to obtain fiscal relief for residential providers, DDRS announced a grant opportunity on November 9 for providers of specified waiver residential services and providers operating group homes (ICF/IIDs). Tracy discussed the grant opportunity and application process in depth. - Application is now open announcement (November 16, 2020) - HCBS Residential / ICF Provider Relief Grants Application - Instructional Guide and FAQ - HCBS Residential / ICF Provider Relief Grants Webinar Recording / Slide Deck - BDDS HCBS Residential and Group Home Relief Grant Workbook & Sample *Referenced by Tracy Send any questions regarding the residential grants to sarah@inarf.org.
Temporary Service Closures For temporary service/site closures, providers should e-mail the following details to either the Local District Manager or to BQIS.Help@fssa.in.gov: - Specific services impacted - Number of individuals impacted for each service - Estimated closure duration and reason - if unknown, discuss plan to evaluate ability to reopen and frequency of evaluation - Reason for Closure – Preventative or Confirmed Case - Alternate Planning, if any - How individuals and families are / will be notified Providers should also complete the “BDDS Providers - Notification of Re-opening/Temporary closure of services” form. INARF continues to monitor COVID related day services program closures as part of our ongoing efforts to monitor the effect of the pandemic on our industry. INARF encourages members to notify us if you are closing your day services program by emailing Phillip. When notifying us, please either forward the communication you sent to notify BDDS, or include the following information: - Locations you closed - How long you expect to be closed - How many individuals are impacted - Is the closure completely preventative and due to a potential close contact with COVID of individuals supported/staff, or due to a confirmed COVID positive of individuals supported/staff. Upcoming Webinar: Thursday, December 3 at 10 AM EST – INARF Member COVID Webinar - Featuring an election update.