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PA Bulletin, Doc. No. 96-1269h

[26 Pa.B. 3692]

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OTHER:

Bureau of Community Program Standards

Complaint Investigations, Licensing Alert 2-96, April 19, 1996.

Group Counseling, Licensing Alert 2-94, November 29, 1994.

Licensed Capacity, Licensing Alert 1-94, November 29, 1994.

Physical Examinations, Licensing Alert 1-96, April 19, 1996.

Psychosocial Histories, Licensing Alert 4-96, April 19, 1996.

Relocation, Licensing Alert 3-94, November 29, 1994.

Scheduling of Licensing Inspections, Licensing Alert 3-96, April 19, 1996.

Unannounced Visits, Licensing Alert 5-96, April 19, 1996.

Contact:  Cheryl Williams 783-8765

''Background Letter Regarding Provisions of the Abortion Control Act''

Transfer Agreement vs. Policy and Procedure for Routine Emergency Services as a Requirement for Abortion

Contact:  Robert Bastian 783-1379

Bureau of Health Planning

Prehospital Care Response Report

State Emergency Medical Services System Development Plan

Contact:  Kum S. Ham Ph.D. 787-8740

Bureau of Health Statistics & Research

Application for Certified Copy of Birth or Death Record, Form H105.102.

Applying for a Birth Certificate, Form H302.145P revised April 1995.

Searching Your Family Tree, Form H105.182P revised April 1995.

Publication Request Form

Contact:  Donna Ritchey 783-2548

Bureau of Maternal and Child Health

Preventing Lead Poisoning in Children, statement by the Centers for Disease Control, October 1991 edition (federal guidelines adopted by PA).

Protocol for Early Intervention Services Program Referrals.

Contact:  Debbie Stubljar 787-7192

Bureau of Quality Assurance

Long Term Care Provider Bulletin No. 22, July 1, 1991, revised June 1995.

Medicare Certification Letter (May 1988)

Licensure Guidelines (September 1988)

Criteria for Exceptions to State Regulation 211.12(7)(I) Staffing (December 1988)

Influenza in Nursing Homes (February 1989)

Licensure Guidelines - Pennsylvania Long Term Care Regulation 201.18(j)(2) Patient Funds (April 1989)

Heavy Care/ICF Services (April 1989)

Influenza and TB Control (November 1989)

L-tryptophan (LT) Update (January 1990)

Deficiencies at Exit Conference (February 1990)

Draft of Proposed Resident Rights Provision Long Term Care Regulation 201.29 (June 1990)

HSQR Letter-Sarrassat and Sullivan Long Term Care Survey Modifications (June 1990)

Physician's Participation in Resident Care Planning (July 1990)

Nurse Aide Registry (July 1990)

Salmonella Enteritidis-Guidelines for Eggs (July 1990)

Exception Regulation 211.9. 211.1 Pharmacy and Infection Control Committee Composition and Functions (July 1990)

MRSA Guidelines (August 1990)

HSQ Letter Regarding Admission/Discharge/Transfer (September 1990)

Transmission of Physicians Orders by Fax (November 1990)

Resident Assessment State Designated Instrument (effective January 31, 1991) (December 1990)

Sarrassat/Sullivan-Medicare Billing Notice and Billing Requirements (March 1991)

Admission/Treatment of AIDS, AIDS Related Conditions (May 1991)

Nurse Aide Abuse (July 1991) (Revised June 1995)

Resident Assessment/Plan of Care Requirements for State Licensure (June 1991)

Nurse Aide-Enrollment Information (July 1991)

Use of Geri Chair-Conflict in State and Federal Regulations (October 1991)

Visiting Hours-State Regulations in Conflict-OBRA (October 1991)

Resident Assessment-HSQR Letter Regarding Documentation Requirements HCFA (November 1991)

Potential Hazards of Restraint Devices-FDA Alert (January 1992)

Nurse Aide Registry Update (March 1992)

Resident Assessment-HSQR Letter Clarification of Assessment Requirements and Use of Section II Background Information (April 1992)

Training of Companions/Sitters in T18 or 19 Facilities (April 1992)

Advisory Bulletin Regarding Accidental Ingestion of Ceramic Glazes (July 1992)

Sclavo TB Testing Products (October 1992)

Adjustment of Licensure Fees (January 1993)

Disposition of Patient Medications (April 1993)

Advance Directives for Health Care/Durable Power of Attorney/Do Not Resuscitate Orders (May 1993)

Exception/Waiver Requests (June 1993)

Federal Clarification of RAI Issues-Amended (August 1993)

MDS PA Supplement Data Transmission Confidentiality (August 1993)

Potential Hazard of Unrefrigerated Garlic, Spice-in-oil Mixes (September 1993)

Incident/Accident Reporting Procedures (December 1993)

Taping of Exit Conference (January 1994)

Precautions for Excessive Temperatures (June 1994)

Informal Dispute Resolution (September 1995)

Minimum Data Set (MDS)-How to Count Assessment Days

Ban on Use of Egg Breaking Centrifuges

Contact:  Marian Hart 787-1816

Inpatient Care in Outpatient Settings

Guidelines to Determine the Issuance of Separate or Multiple Hospital License(s) Immediate Presence

Contact:  William White 783-8980


INSURANCE

NOTICES:

Executive Office

1996-01 Deregulation of Accident and Health Forms

1996-02 Lloyd's of London Notice

1996-03 Calculation of Maximum Interest Rate Chargeable by Insurance Premium Finance Companies

1996-04 Risk-Bearing Capital Reporting Requirements

1996-05 Prepaid Pennsylvania Premium Taxes

1996-06 Amendments to the Unfair Insurance Practices Act; Prohibiting Insurance Companies from Denying Coverage to Victims of Domestic Violence

1996-07 Limited Liability Companies

1996-08 Department Mailing of Surplus Lines Notices

1996-09 Notice of Requirement to File Loss Cost Statistical Data for Workers' Compensation

1996-10 Repeal of Outdated Bulletins, Notices and Statements of Policy

Contact:  Patricia R. Seif, 717-787-4298

OTHER:

Bureau of Administrative Hearings

Act 78 Automobile Digest
Insurance Commissioner Decisions on Automobile Insurance Administrative Hearings

Act 205 Homeowners Digest
Insurance Commissioner Decisions on Homeowners Insurance Administrative Hearings

Act 143 Agency Digest
Administrative Hearing Officer Decisions on Insurance Agency Administrative Hearings

Contact:  Galen Waltz 717-783-2126


LABOR AND INDUSTRY

POLICY STATEMENTS:

Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training

Apprenticeship and Training Council Policy Manual

Contact:  Robert E. Moore (717-787-3681)

Bureau of Occupational and Industrial Safety

Universal Accessibility Interpretation
1) April 3, 1995
2) April 24, 1995
3) February 29, 1996

Contact:  James S. Varhola (717-787-3329)

Partitions Enclosing Exit Access (November 26, 1984)

Approved Hot Air Furnaces (November 28, 1994)

Outside Exit Stairs (February 6, 1985)

Story Height Classification for C-2 or C-4 Occupancy with Multi-Level Living Units (February 19, 1985)

Automatic Fire Alarm Systems C-4 Occupancy (February 26, 1985)

Automatic Fire Alarm Systems C-2 Occupancy (February 26, 1985)

Adult Day Care Centers (April 16, 1985)

Minimum Width of Doors (May 8, 1985)

Minimum Exits - C-2 Occupancy (June 21, 1985)

Minimum Exits - D-O Occupancy (June 17, 1985)

Solid Core Wood Doors (March 24, 1986)

Contact:  Edward Leister (717-787-3323)

Bureau of Workers' Compensation

Health and Safety--Statement of Policy (Pa. Bulletin Vol. 25, No. 37; September 16, 1995)

Contact:  Len Negley (717-772-1917)

GUIDANCE MANUALS:

Bureau of Unemployment Compensation Benefits and Allowances

UCP-1 - This is Your Pennsylvania Unemployment Compensation Handbook (November, 1995)

Contact:  Pete Cope (717-787-3547)

Bureau of Worker and Community Right to Know

Tier II Chemical Inventory Reporting Requirement and Fee Instructions; Facility Reporting Requirements.

Title III List of Lists (Consolidated List of Chemicals Subject to the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know-Act [EPCPA] and Section 112[r] of the Clean Air Act, as amended)

Hazardous Substance Survey Form - Compliance Materials for Public Sector Employees

Hazardous Substance Survey Form - Employer Information Packet (Private Sector)

Leader's Guide for Right to Know Training Program

Right to Know Training Guidelines for Public Sector Employees

Workbook for Public Sector Employees in Providing Right to Know Training

Contact:  Tom Ward, Jr. (717-783-1826)

Bureau of Workers' Compensation

Guidelines for Workplace Safety Committees and Accident and Illness Prevention Programs in Pennsylvania

Safety Pays:  Workplace Safety Committee Incentive Program (Pamphlet)

Application and Instructions for Certification of Workplace Safety Committee

''Workers' Compensation and the Injured Worker'' Brochure

Contact:  Len Negley (717-772-1917)

Application and Summary of Requirements for Self-insurance

Instructions Accompanying Application to Have a Letter or Surety Bond Executed

Guidelines for Filing Actuarial Reports

Contact for George Knehr (717-783-4476)

Application and Instructions for Executive Officer and Religious Exceptions to the Workers' Compensation Act

Contact:  Carol Ori (717-783-5421)

Office of Vocational Rehabilitation - Bureau of Program Operations

Pennsylvania OVR Counselor Policy Manual

Contact:  Roger Barton (717-772-3511)

Prevailing Wage Division

Pennsylvania Construction Wage Survey (Instruction booklet)

Contact:  Robert E. Moore (717-787-4763)

INTERNAL GUIDELINES:

Bureau of Labor Standards

Hazardous Occupation Exempt for Diversified Occupation Students

Operating Procedures for Special Education Students in Work Situation During School Hours

Interpretation of Section 4 of the Child Labor Law

Contact:  Helen R. Friedman (717-787-4670)

OTHER:

Bureau of Labor Standards

Abstracts:

Summary of Wage Payment and Collection Law

Equal Pay Law

Minimum Wage Act Poster and Fact Summary

Abstract of Child Labor Law

Employment of Minors as Ambulance Attendants/Junior Firefighters

Contact:  Helen Friedman (717-787-4186)

Bureau of Occupational and Industrial Safety Application and Checklist

Plan Review Checklist

Procedure for Submission of Plans with Certification Form, Certificate of Design and Energy Conservation Act Exception Form

Contact:  Edward Leister (717-787-3323)

Bureau of Worker and Community Right to Know

Compliance Checklist for Public Sector Employees

Occupational Exposure to Lead - Employer Fact Sheet

Employee Workplace Notice - Pennsylvania Worker and Community Right to Know Program

Community and Emergency Response Booklet (IUP)

''Is Your Patient a Lead Exposed Worker?'' (Brochure for Health Care Providers)

''After the Inspection:  What Happens Next?'' (Pamphlet)

Contact:  Tom Ward, Jr. (717-783-1826)

Industrial Board

Internet Information (Frequently-asked Questions)

Contact:  Linda Troutman (717-787-6114)

Prevailing Wage Division

Prevailing Wage Poster

Contact:  Robert E. Moore (717-787-4763)


MILITARY & VETERANS AFFAIRS

POLICY STATEMENTS:

ADA policy statement

HIV/AIDS policy statement

Sexual harassment policy

Substance abuse in the workplace policy

Discrimination complaint policy and procedures

Contact:  Linda Leese (717) 861-8853

Affirmative action policy statement

Contact:  John Cutler (717) 861-8796

Emergency fire evacuation plan

Operation of clubs within National Guard facilities

Privately owned weapons on National Guard facilities

Smoking policy

Contact:  Joseph Holt (717) 861-8849

Emergency fire evacuation plan, veterans' homes

Contact:  George Almasi (717) 861-8903

Public affairs airlift policy

Contact:  Colonel Ewing (717) 861-8825

Resident abuse policy and procedures

Staff/resident fraternization policy, Veterans' homes

Contact:  John Patten (717) 861-8853

Use of state armories and fundraising on state/federal properties

Contact:  LTC Rusnic (717) 861-8580

INTERNAL GUIDELINES:

Adherence to work hours/wear of military uniform

Bomb threat plan - DMVA contains classified information.

Curtailment of activities at FTIG due to inclement weather.

Photo ID cards for state civilian employees at FTIG

Retired guardsmen involvement

Notification of VIP visits to FIG and DMVA organizations

Work schedule

Contact:  Joseph Holt (717) 861-8849

Discrimination complain process

Contact:  John Cutler (717) 861-8796

Employee orientation checklist

Review of procedures for responding to PHRC/EEOC complaints

Sexual harassment:  Your rights and responsibilities

Work rules/standards of conduct

Contact:  Linda Leese (717) 861-8853

OTHER/GUIDANCE/INSTRUCTIONAL MANUALS:

Personnel manual

DMVA guide to classification

Employee handbook

Guide to managing the official personnel folder

Leave manual for the DMVA

Employee safety handbook

DMVA guide for controlling sick leave abuse and time and attendance problems

PA worker and community right to know training booklet

Training guidelines manual

Work-related disability leave and modified light duty manual

Contact:  Linda Leese (717) 861-8853

Affirmative action plan

Contract compliance plan for DMVA

DMVA workforce profile 1996

Contact:  John Cutler (717) 861-8796

Organizational and functional statement for the DMVA

Index of administrative publications (contains classified information) Pamphlet 310-1

Military publications index of blank forms (contains classified information) Pamphlet 25-32

Contact:  Joseph Holt (717) 861-8849

Patient care policy manual, Veterans' Homes

State home construction grant program

Veterans Administration guidelines for state Veterans' Homes

Contact:  George Almasi (717) 861-8903

Adjutant General's biennial report

Contact:  Fred Walters (717) 861-8720

Directory of agencies providing information to veterans

PA Veterans' Memorial

Telephone director for Veterans organizations

Scotland Schools admission packet

Contact:  John Patten (717) 861-8901

Hollidaysburg Veterans Home

Southwestern PA Veterans Center

Contact:  George Almasi (717) 861-8903

Rules and regulations for control and use of armories of the Commonwealth of PA

Contact:  LTC Rusnic (717) 861-8580

PA National Guard Americans at their best

PA Air National Guard fact sheet

PA Army National Guard fact sheet

PA Soldier's and Sailors' Home

Stationing the Guard - a PA National Guard economic impact report

Contact:  Major Cleaver (717) 861-8468


PENNSYLVANIA BOARD OF PROBATION AND PAROLE

OTHER:

Annual Report.

Contact:  Doris Shappell, 787-6208

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