Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 44, November 2, 2024
(a) A
provider may submit a proposal to the Department to demonstrate an innovation
project on a temporary basis.
(b)
The innovation project proposal must include the following:
(1) A comprehensive description of how the
innovation encourages best practice and promotes the mission, vision and values
of person-centered practices, integration, independence, choice and community
opportunities for individuals.
(2)
A discussion of alternate health and safety protections, if
applicable.
(3) The number of
individuals included in the innovation project.
(4) The geographic location of the innovation
project.
(5) The proposed beginning
and end date for the innovation project.
(6) The name, title and qualifications of the
manager who will oversee and monitor the innovation project.
(7) A description of who will advise the
innovation project, how individuals will be involved in evaluating the success
of the innovation project and the community partners who will be involved in
implementing the innovation project.
(8) A request for a waiver form as specified
in §
6100.43 (relating to regulatory
waiver), if applicable.
(9)
Proposed changes to services.
(10)
A detailed budget for the innovation project.
(c) The Deputy Secretary for the Office of
Developmental Programs of the Department will review a proposal for an
innovation project in accordance with the following criteria:
(1) The effect on an individual's health,
safety and well-being.
(2) The
benefit from the innovation project to an individual or group of individuals by
providing increased person-centered practices, integration, independence,
choice and community opportunities for individuals.
(3) The soundness and viability of the
proposed budget.
(4) Additional
criteria the Department deems relevant to its review, funding or oversight of
the specific innovation project proposal.
(d) The Department may expand, renew or
continue an innovation project, or a portion of the project, at its
discretion.
This section cited in 55 Pa. Code §
6100.43 (relating to regulatory
waiver); 55 Pa. Code §
6100.801 (relating to agency with
choice); 55 Pa. Code §
6100.804 (relating to
base-funding); and 55 Pa. Code §
6100.805 (relating to vendor goods
and services).
