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GENERAL SERVICES
POLICY STATEMENTS:
Deputy Secretary for Property Management (Contact: Todd Garrison 783-5028) *
Use of the Public Areas of the Capitol Complex, 4 Pa. Code §§ 86.1-86.6. *
Bureau of Human Resources (Contact: Connie A. Tennis 787-6846). *
Equal Employment Opportunity (4/16/07) (Contact: Melissa Jackson 787-9995).*
Harassment Free Work Environment (4/16/07) (Contact: Melissa Jackson 787-9995).*
Disability-Related Employment (4/16/07) (Contact: Melissa Jackson 787-9995).*
* Permanently posted on all bulletin boardsBureau of Minority and Women Business Opportunities (Contact: Kathy Waters-Perez 783-3119)
Contract Compliance--Construction Contracts, 4 Pa. Code § 68.101.
Internal Guidelines for MBE/WBE Certification, 4 Pa. Code §§ 58.201-58.210.GUIDANCE MAUALS:
Bureau of Construction (Contact: Dan Weinzierl 787-6330)
Administrative Procedures (1999) (update in progress).Bureau of Engineering and Architecture (Contact: Gary Taylor 787-6200)
Bureau of Engineering and Architecture Procedure Manual (Update in Progress).Bureau of Minority and Women Business Opportunities (Contact: Kathy Waters-Perez 783-3119)
Contract Compliance Orientation and Training Manual (January 2006).
Doing Business with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: A Manual for Small Business. BMWBO's Introductory Guide on Doing Business with the Commonwealth, Minority and Women Business Enterprise Certification, and Pennsylvania Small Business Resources.Bureau of Professional Selections and Administrative Services (Contact: Herbert Pfuhl 787-7856)
Instructions to Bidders (Update in Progress).Bureau of Real Estate (Contact: Joanne Phillips 772-0274)
M260.1 Manual for Space Utilization (3/11/04).Bureau of Supplies and Surplus Operations (Contact: Kenneth J. Hess 787-5940)
Surplus Property Distribution Report Systems Users Manual (4/28/04).
Warehouse and Distribution Division Policies and Procedures Manual (August 15, 2006).Bureau of Vehicle Management (Contact: Pamela Shady 787-3162)
Automotive Services Facilities (June 21, 2006).
Bureau of Motor Vehicle-101 Manual.
Bureau of Motor Vehicle-Fleet Manual.INTERNAL GUIDELINES:
Bureau of Facilities Management
Facilities Strategic Energy Plan (August 24, 2004) (Contact: Bruce Stultz 705-8519).Bureau of Financial and Management Services (Contact: Terri Heimbach 787-1356).
GSP 0-1--Non-Regulatory Document Procedures (1/9/06).Bureau of Human Resources (Contact: Connie A. Tennis 787-6846).
Approved Leave Without Pay (AO) Procedure (Sept. 2006).
Standards of Conduct and Behavior GSP 30-13.Bureau of Police and Safety (Contact: Richard Shaffer 787-9013)
Capitol Police Duty ManualPress Secretary (Contact: Edward Myslewicz 787-3197)
GSP 4-13--Right-to-Know Law Procedures (5/15/06).MANAGEMENT DIRECTIVES AND ADMINISTRATIVE CIRCULARS
Bureau of Construction (Contact: Dan Weinzierl 787-6330)
A.C. 07-14 Office Relocation within the Department of General Services, Director's Office & Central Regional Office (12/19/07).
A.C. 08-06 Office Relocation within the Department of General Services, Eastern Regional Office (3/24/08).Bureau of Facilities Management (Contact: Linda Young 787-3893)
M.D. 205.38 Procedures for Safe Assembly of Commonwealth Employees During Emergency Evacuation of Commonwealth Facilities (7/05/07).
M.D. 205.39 Street Addresses for Department of General Services Owned or Administered Buildings (11/06/07).
M.D. 625.8 Contracting for Bargaining Unit Work (2/25/94).
M.D. 720.3 Emergency Evacuation Plans at Commonwealth Facilities (12/3/04).
M.D. 720.5 Amended--Energy Conservation and Electrical Devices in Commonwealth-Owned or Leased Buildings 01/03/2008 (update in progress).
A.C. 07-13 Safety Guidelines for Live Holiday Trees and Decorations (11/20/07).Bureau of Financial and Management Services (Contact: Vicky Chichi 787-5051)
M.D. 220.3 Mail Delivery Between Harrisburg and the Pittsburgh and Philadelphia State Office Buildings (1/10/06).
M.D. 240.7 Submission of Changes to the Commonwealth Telephone Directory (4/6/06).Bureau of Police and Safety (Contact: Richard Shaffer 787-9013)
M.D. 205.2 Powers and Duties of Policing Forces (2/9/77).
M.D. 625.4 Enforcement of Fire and Panic Regulations (3/27/91).
M.D. 625.10 Card Reader and Emergency Response Access to Certain Capitol Complex Buildings and Other State Office Buildings (1/30/08).
M.D. 720.03 Emergency Evacuation Plans at Commonwealth Facilities (12/04/04).Bureau of Publications and Paperwork Management (Contact: Audrey Marrocco 787-9047)
M.D. 220.9 Graphic Design, Typesetting, Reproduction, and Printing Services (6/4/87). A.C. 08-10 Bureau of Publications Office Relocation (6/12/08).Bureau of Procurement (Contact: Jeffrey Mandel 787-5862)
M.D. 215.9 Contractor Responsibility Program (4/16/99).
M.D. 620.1 Coal Sampling and Reporting (10/4/05).
M215.3 Field Procurement HandbookCommonwealth Agency Recycling Office (Contact: John Rarig 772-2300)
M.D. 205.22--Recycling, Waste Reduction and Procurement of Environmentally Preferable Products (8/29/07).Commonwealth Media Services (Contact: Kirstin Snow 787-9777)
M.D. 220.1 Commonwealth Media Services (01/14/08).Bureau of Risk and Insurance Management (Contact: Kenneth Love 787-2492)
M.D. 630.1 Agency Insurance Coordinators (10/2/87).
M.D. 630.2 Reporting of Employee Liability Claims (4/28/98).
M.D. 720.4 Safety and Loss Prevention Program (10/2/87).Bureau of Minority and Women Business Opportunities (Contact: Kathy Waters-Perez 783-3119)
M.D. 215.16 Contract Compliance Program (6/30/99).Bureau of Professional Selections and Administrative Services (Contact: Gary Lee 787-4479)
M.D. 625.9 Payment of Contractors and Design Professionals for Agency Funded Construction Projects Undertaken by the Department of General Services (3/9/01).Bureau of Real Estate (Contact: Joanne Phillips 787-0274)
M.D. 615.15 Vehicle Parking License Agreements (10/26/06).
M.D. 625.1 Repairs, Alterations, and Improvements to Commonwealth Buildings under the Direct Supervision of the Department of General Services (10/4/04).
M.D. 625.2 Inventory of Commonwealth Real Property (5/22/06).
M.D. 625.5 Reporting Surplus Real Property (5/6/96).
M.D. 625.6 Lease Amendment Exceptions for Leasehold Construction Improvements Costing Less than $10,000 (2/28/01).
M.D. 625.7 Use of Form STD-291, Request for Lease Action and Budget Approval (11/6/97).Bureau of Supplies and Surplus Operations (Contact: Kenneth J. Hess 787-6159 ext. 3204)
A.C. 07-09 Availability--Commonwealth Telephone Directory (7/18/07)Bureau of Vehicle Management (Contact: Pamela Shady 787-3162)
M.D. 615.1 Temporary Assignment of Commonwealth Automotive Fleet Vehicles 1/6/06).
M.D. 615.2 Motor Vehicle Liability Insurance and Accident Reporting (6/17/96).
M.D. 615.3 Rates and Billing for Motor Vehicles of the Commonwealth Automotive Fleet (10/12/05).
M.D. 615.6 License Plates for Commonwealth-Owned Vehicles (6/30/97).
M.D. 615.7 Repairs, Maintenance, and Payment for Services (10/12/05).
M.D. 615.9 Permanent Assignment of Commonwealth Automotive Fleet Vehicles (10/12/05).
M.D. 615.12 Motor Vehicle Authorization List (5/1/06).
M.D. 615.13 Emission Control Test Program--Commonwealth Automotive Fleet Vehicles (9/26/97).EXTERNAL GUIDELINES
Bureau of Construction (Contact: Dan Weinzierl 787-6330)
Construction Contract and General Conditions (1999) (Update in progress).Construction Forms--Available on DGS web site
Bureau of Engineering and Architecture (Contact: Gary Taylor 787-6200)
Engineering and Architecture Forms--Available on DGS web site
Professional Agreement & General Conditions (update in progress).
General Requirements Specification Section (update in progress).
Correctional Institutions--Supplemental Provisions--Section 01110
Professional Selection Forms--Available on DGS web siteBureau of Facilities Management (Contact: Lori Sherlock 783-9100)
Application for Use of Public Areas of Capitol ComplexBureau of Minority and Women Business Opportunities (Contact: Kathy Waters-Perez 783-3119)
Available on the DGS web site
Certification Application
Recertification Affidavit
Specialized Certification Application
Specialized Recertification Affidavit
Statement of Policy
Forms for State Contracting
GSMWBE-16 (Construction IFBs) MBE/WBE Solicitation & Commitment forms document prime bidders' MBE & WBE solicitations when responding to Invitation for Bids (IFB).
STD-168 (Non-Construction IFBs)
Online Quarterly Utilization Report Used on current state contracts to record the actual dollar amounts prime contractors pay Small Disadvantaged Businesses and Enterprise Zone Small Businesses (for contracts awarded through the Request for Proposal (RFP) or Solicitation for Proposal (SFP) processes).Bureau of Supplies and Surplus Operations (Contact: Kenneth J. Hess 787-6159 ext. 3204) 2008 State Surplus Heavy Equipment Auction Schedule
Fixed Price Vehicle Sales Program
1122 Counter-Drug New Property Program
1033 Law Enforcement Excess Property Program
State Surplus Property Program.
Federal Surplus Property Program.Bureau of Procurement (Contact: Jeffrey Mandel 787-5862) Cooperative Purchasing Program (COSTARS).
Bureau of Risk and Insurance Management (Contact: Kenneth Love 787-2492)
Line of Duty Death and Disability Benefits for Emergency and Law Enforcement Personnel.Deputy Secretary for Public Works (Contact: Elizabeth O'Reilly 772-2781/787-7095)
Letter to Contractors and Professionals (May 12, 2008)
Request for Proposal Process Guidelines (Ap. 2008)
Request for Proposals template (Ap. 2008)
Scoring Spreadsheet (Ap. 2008)Executive Office (Contact: Sean Pressmann 787-5996)
Doing Business with the Department of General Services.Press Secretary (Contact: Edward Myslewicz 787-3197)
GSP 4-12--Notice to Requesters of Public Records under Right-to-Know Law (5/15/06).
HEALTH
POLICY STATEMENTS
Department of Health
* Procedures Applicable to Right-to-Know Law Request (5/20/04). (This document is electronically available at www.health.state.pa.us)
Contact: Claudine Battisti (717) 787-1783Bureau of Health Promotion and Risk Reduction
* Position Statement on Colorectal Cancer Screening (Revised 3/04)
* Position Statement on Prostate Cancer Screening (Revised 3/04)
* Position Statement on Cervical Cancer Screening (Revised 3/04)
* Position Statement on Sun Safety (Revised 5/03)
* Policy Statement on Clinical Trials (3/04)
* Policy Statement on Unsolicited Proposals Requesting Funding From the Cancer Control Program (10/03)
* Position Statement on Breast Cancer Screening (Revised 5/04)
Contact: Leslie A. Best (717) 787-6214Bureau of Drug and Alcohol Programs
* Prevention National Outcome Measures Data Collection (NOMS) (6/07)
* 2007 Prevention Needs Assessment (5/07)
* 2-Day Performance Based Prevention System (PBPS) and Program/MDS Service Codes Training Requirements (3/07)
* Postponement of Performance Based Prevention System (PBPS) Program Planning Data Entry for Fiscal Year 2008/09 (3/07)
* Performance Based Prevention System (PBPS) Data Entry (3/07)
* Implementing Evidence Based Programs with Fidelity (3/07)
* BDAP Training System Protocols--Revision of Policy Bulletin No. 4-06 (11/06)
* Adolescent Halfway House Contracting (10/06)
* Listing Contracts in SPMR Database (9/06)
* BDAP Training System Protocols (6/06)
* Buprenorphine Reporting (6/06)
* Charitable Choice Notice (2/06)
* (Prevention) Contractual Changes to Sections III and V of the Prevention Manual (12/05)
* Tuberculosis Screening Questions Revised (12/05)
* Treatment Needs Assessment and Treatment Plan (7/05)
* Waiver Procedure (7/05)
* Approved Training for Web Based Performance Prevention System (5/05)
* Performance Based Prevention System (PBPS) Mandatory Training Timeline (5/05)
* Case Management Core Competency Training (2/05)
* Recurring Prevention Services for Fiscal Years 2005/06 and 2006/07 (1/05)
* Student Assistance Program/Best Practices Guidelines for Single County Authorities (1/05)
* Substance Abuse Prevention Core Measures (11/04)
* SCA PBPS Quarterly Review Worksheet (8/04)
* Student Assistance Program Revised Reporting System and Reports (7/04)
* Contract Requirements for Ambulatory Services (11/02)
* SCA Provider Monitoring Tool (10/02)
* Reporting of Communicable Diseases (10/02)
Contact: Hector Gonzales (717) 783-8200GUIDANCE MANUALS
Bureau of Community Health Systems
* Public Bathing Place Manual, Part II General Purpose Recreational Bathing Beaches February 2002
Contact: Chris Sanderson (717) 787-8092
* Guidelines for Documentation & Maintenance of School Health Records (1988)
* Request for Reimbursement and Report of School Health Services Instruction Manual (2006)
* Guidelines for School Based Program for Control of Lice, Scabies and Ringworm (1986)
* Procedures for the Growth Screening Program for Pennsylvania's School-Age Population (2004)
* Procedures for the Scoliosis Screening Program for Pennsylvania's School-Age Population (2001)
* Procedures for the Hearing Screening Program for Pennsylvania's School-Age Population (2001)
* Procedures for the Vision Screening Program for Pennsylvania's School-Age Population (2002)
* Guidelines for School Dental Health Program (2005)
* Guidelines for Care: Children Assisted by Medical Technology in Education Settings (1989)
* Indoor Air Quality Guidelines for Pennsylvania Schools (2002)
Contact: Valerie Morgan (717) 787-2390Bureau of Community Program Licensure and Certification
Drug and Alcohol Licensing Interpretive Guidelines
* Chapter 157. Inpatient Hospital Activities Detoxification and Treatment and Rehabilitation
* Chapter 704. Staffing Requirements for Drug and Alcohol Treatment Activities
* Chapter 705. Physical Plant Standards
* Chapter 709. Free-Standing Treatment Facilities
* Subchapter C. General Standards for Free-Standing Treatment Activities
* Subchapter D. Standards for Intake, Evaluation and Referral Activities
* Subchapter E. Standards for Inpatient Non-Hospital Activities--Residential Treatment and Rehabilitation
* Subchapter F. Standards for Inpatient Non-Hospital Activities--Short-Term Detoxification
* Subchapter G. Standards for Inpatient Non-Hospital Activities--Transitional Living Facilities (TLFs)
* Subchapter H. Standards for Partial Hospitalization Activities
* Subchapter I. Standards for Outpatient Activities
* Subchapter K. Standards for Inpatient Hospital Drug and Alcohol Activities Offered in Free-Standing Psychiatric Hospitals
* Chapter 711. Health Care Facilities treatment facilities
* Subchapter D. Standards for Intake, Evaluation and Referral Activities
* Subchapter E. Standards for Inpatient Non-Hospital Activities--Residential Treatment and Rehabilitation
* Subchapter F. Standards for Inpatient Non-Hospital Activities--Short-Term Detoxification
* Subchapter G. Standards for Inpatient Non-Hospital Activities--Transitional Living Facilities (TLFs)
* Subchapter H. Standards for Partial Hospitalization Activities
* Subchapter I. Standards for Outpatient Activities
* Chapter 715. Standards for Approval of Narcotic Treatment Program
* Chapter 715. Standards for Approval of Narcotic Treatment Program-Modified by Exception
Contact: Cheryl D. Williams (717) 783-8675Division of Home Health
Bureau of Epidemiology
* Guidelines on Bloodborne Pathogens for the Public Sector
Contact: Judy Gostin (717) 787-1708
* Guidelines on Ice Skating Rink Resurfacing Machine and Indoor Air Quality Issues
Contact: Cynthia Goodman (717) 787-1708Health Alert Network Communications: Health Alerts
* Health Alert #70--Probable Cyanide Intoxication in Heroin Users (1/30/05)
* Health Alert #71--Recommendations for Prevention and Control of Influenza in Long Term Care Facilities (2/15/05)
* Health Alert #72--Urgent Information Regarding Influenza in CAP Proficiency Testing Survey VR1-A 2005 (4/12/05)
* Health Alert #73--Legionella in American Legion Convention Attendees, King of Prussia, Pennsylvania (8/10/05)
* Health Alert #74-2006--Inhalation Anthrax in Pennsylvania (2/22/06)
* Health Alert #75-2006--Possible Outbreak of Opioid Overdoses, Camden, New Jersey, April 2006 (4/21/06)
* Health Alert #76-2006--Measles Cases Associated with Travel to Orlando, Florida (5/24/06)
Contact: Ram Nambiar (717) 346-3861Health Alert Network Communications: Health Advisories
* Health Advisory #1--Important Label Changes Regarding Bicillin L-A and Bicillin C-R and the Treatment of Syphilis (1/13/05)
* Health Advisory #2--Varicella as a Reportable Disease in Pennsylvania (1/18/05)
* Health Advisory #3--Revised Interim Guidance for Late-Season Influenza Vaccination (1/28/05)
* Health Advisory #4--Avian Influenza A (H5N1) in Humans and Poultry in Vietnam (2/9/05)
* CDC Health Advisory 3/15/05-Possible Anthrax Exposure in Department of Defense Mail Facility
* Health Advisory #5--Nationwide Emergence of Lymphogranuloma venereum (LGV) Cases (2/23/05)
* Health Advisory #6--Winter Weather Advisory (2/27/05)
* CDC Health Advisory 3/18/05--Serratia marcescens Blood Stream Infections Associated with Contaminated Magnesium Sulfate Solutions
* CDC Health Advisory 3/21/05--Advisory of Possible Terrorism: Persons Posing as Hospital Surveyors, February-March 2005
* Health Advisory #7--West Nile Virus Information--2005 Season (4/12/05)
* Health Advisory #8--Updated Information Regarding Potentially Hazardous Material Contained in CAP 2005 and 2004 Proficiency Testing Surveys (4/16/05)
* Health Advisory #9--Request for Cases: Community-Onset and Peripartum Clostridium difficile-Associated Disease (5/24/05)
* Health Advisory #10--Shigella Associated with Swimming at Beltzville State Park (7/14/05)
* Health Advisory #11--First Human Cases of West Nile Virus in Pennsylvania--2005 Season (8/4/05)
* Health Advisory #12--Testing for Syphilis--Counties in Which the Rate of Syphilis is at or Above the Level at Which Special Precautions Should Be Taken (8/11/05)
* Health Advisory #13--LCMV in Pet Rodents--Pennsylvania (8/17/05)
* Health Advisory #15--Hurricane Katrina: Information for Health Care Professionals (9/2/05)
* CDC Health Advisory 9/5/05--Guidelines for the Management of Acute Diarrhea
* CDC Health Advisory 9/5/05--Interim Immunization Recommendations for Individuals Displaced By Hurricane Katrina
* CDC Health Advisory 9/7/05--Cases of Vibrio Vulnificus Identified Among Hurricane Katrina Evacuees
* CDC Health Advisory 9/8/05--Medical Intake Form for Hurricane Katrina Evacuees
* CDC Health Advisory 9/9/05--Medical Surveillance Form for Hurricane Katrina Evacuees
* Health Advisory #16--Influenza Vaccine Supply & Recommendations for Prioritization During the 2005-06 Influenza Season (9/16/05)
* Health Advisory #17--Eastern Equine Encephalitis Virus Information--2005 Season (9/16/05)
* Health Advisory #18--Influenza Activity in Pennsylvania 2005-2006 Season (9/23/05)
* CDC Health Advisory 9/28/05--Instructions for Identifying and Protecting Displaced Children
* Health Advisory #19--FDA and CDC Issue Alert on Menactra Meningococcal Vaccine and Guillain-Barre Syndrome (10/1/05)
* Health Advisory #20--Presence of Low Levels of Francisella tularensis in the Washington D.C. Area (10/1/05)
* CDC Health Advisory 10/12/05--Confirmation of Human Rabies Infection in Mississippi
* Health Advisory #21--Poliovirus Infections in Four Unvaccinated Children--Minnesota (10/20/05)
* Health Advisory #22--Pertussis Case Contacts (12/6/05)
* Health Advisory #23--Pennsylvania Department of Health Recommends Changes in the Treatment of Uncomplicated Gonorrhea in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, and Montgomery Counties (12/20/05)
* Health Advisory #24--Additional Specimen Collection Requested for Influenza--Associated Pediatric Deaths (12/21/05)
* Health Advisory #1-2006--Recommendation Against the Use of Amantadine and Rimandatine for the Treatment or Prophylaxis of Influenza in the United States During the 2005-06 Influenza Season (1/15/06)
* Health Advisory #2-2006--Recommendation for the Control of Norovirus Outbreaks in Long Term Care, Health Care, and Daycare Facilities (2/27/06)
* Health Advisory #3-2006--Recent Cases of Fungal Keratitis Among Contact Lens Users in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York State (3/16/06)
* Health Advisory #4-2006--Revised Varicella Recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (3/27/06)
* Health Advisory #5-2006--Human Tissue for Transplantation Recovered by Biomedical Tissue Services Improperly Screened for Infectious Diseases (3/29/05)
* Health Advisory #6-2006--FDA Approves a Second Drug for the Prevention of Influenza A and B in Adults and Children (3/31/06)
* Health Advisory #7-2006--Multi-State Mumps Outbreak Information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (4/18/06)
* Health Advisory #8-2006--West Nile Virus Information--2006 Season (4/27/06)
* Health Advisory #9-2006--Limited Supply of Meningococcal Conjugate Vaccine, Recommendation to Defer Vaccination of Persons Aged 11-12 Years (5/22/06)
* Health Advisory #10-2006--Updated Interim Guidance for Laboratory Testing of Persons With Suspected Infection with Avian Influenza (H5N1) Virus in the United States (6/8/06)
Contact: Ram Nambiar (717) 346-3861Health Alert Network Communications: Health Updates
* Health Update #01-05--Updated Information on Contaminated Heroin (2/7/05)
* CDC Health Update 3/16/05--Update on Possible Anthrax Exposure in Department of Defense Mail Facility
* CDC Health Update 5/3/05--Update: Destruction of Influenza A (H2N2) Proficiency Testing Samples; Interim Guidance for Biosafety Level 3-Enhanced Biocontainment for Work with Human Influenza A (H2N2) Viruses
* Health Update #1-2006--Updated Information on Possible Outbreak of Opioid Overdoses (4/25/06)
* Health Update #2-2006--Pennsylvania Mumps Update and Update: Multi-State Outbreak of Mumps, United States, January 1-May 2, 2006, from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (5/22/06)
Contact: Ram Nambiar (717) 346-3861West Nile Virus
* 2003 Surveillance Results
* 2004 Surveillance Results
* 2005 Surveillance Results
* 2006 Surveillance Results
* FAQs about West Nile--http://westnile.state.pa.us/faq.htm
Contact: Marjorie Ebenezer, MD, MPH (717) 787-3350HIV/AIDS Biannual Summaries
* HIV/AIDS Surveillance Biannual Summary--December 2002
* HIV/AIDS Surveillance Biannual Summary--June 2003
* HIV/AIDS Surveillance Biannual Summary--December 2003
* HIV/AIDS Surveillance Biannual Summary--June 2004
* HIV/AIDS Surveillance Biannual Summary--December 2004
* http://www.dsf.health.state.pa.us/health/lib/health/epidemiology/HIV-AIDS_Bi-Annual_June_2005.pdfHIV/AIDS Surveillance Biannual Summary-June 2005
Contact: Godwin Obiri, MS, DrPH (717) 783-0481Integrated Epidemiologic Profile of HIV/AIDS in Pennsylvania
Contact: Godwin Obiri, MS, DrPH (717) 783-0481
* Communicable Diseases Fact Sheets:
* Anthrax
* Aseptic (Non-Bacterial) Meningitis
* Aseptic Meningitis, Bacterial Meningitis
* Bat Rabies
* Smallpox Response Plan
* Botulism
* Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (Mad Cow)
* Brucellosis
* Campylobacteriosis
* Cholera
* Chronic Wasting Disease
* Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease
* Cryptosporidiosis (And A Weakened Immune System)
* Cyclospora (General Facts)
* Cyclospora (Q And A)
* Diphtheria
* E. Coli
* Eastern Equine Encephalitis
* Ebola
* Ehrlichiosis--Human
* Fifth Disease
* Giardia
* Hantavirus
* Heliobactor Pylori
* Hepatitis A
* Hepatitis A Vaccine
* Influenza
* Hepatitis C
* Infant Botulism
* Legionellosis
* Leptospirosis
* Lyme Disease
* Malaria
* Lyme Disease Antibiotic Prevention
* Meningococcal Disease
* Necrotizing Fasciitis
* Pertussis
* Plague
* Psittacosis
* Prion Disease
* Rabies Information
* Reportable Diseases
* Reye Syndrome
* Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever
* Rotavirus
* Roundworms-Toxocariasis
* Rubella-German Measles
* Saint Louis Encephalitis Q&A
* Salmonellosis
* Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)
* Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) :: Fact Sheet
* Shingles
Contact: Veronica Urdaneta, MD, MPH (717) 787-3350Bureau of Emergency Medical Services
(Some of these documents are electronically available at www.health.state.pa.us/EMS/)
* Overview of Pennsylvania Department of Health Ambulance Licensure Program
* EMS Continuing Education Manual
* EMS Training Manual--Guidelines for Medical Command Authorization for Prehospital Personnel
* Emergency Medical Services Study Guide (Basic Life Support and Advanced Life Support)
* Medical Command Accreditation Manual
* Medical Command Course
* Pennsylvania Emergency Medical Services Continuing Education Handbook for Prehospital EMS Personnel
* Overview of Pennsylvania Department of Health Quick Response Service Recognition Program
* Trauma Patient Triage Protocols
* Pennsylvania EMS Information Management System Patient Encounter Form Instruction Manual
* Statewide Advanced and Basic Life Support Protocols
* Out-of-Hospital Do-Not-Resuscitate Questions and Answers
* Voluntary Rescue Service Recognition Program Manual
* Pennsylvania Rescue Program Administration Manual
Contact: Joseph W. Schmider (717) 787-8740Bureau of Family Health
* Case Management and Tracking Protocol for Community Health Nurses, Including Protocols for Early Intervention Referrals (Revised 8/95)
Contact: Melita Jordan (717) 787-7192Bureau of Health Planning
* Primary Health Care Practitioner Loan Repayment Program, Policies and Guidelines (Revised 9/05)
* Loan Repayment for Primary Care Practitioners Fact Sheet (Revised 01/08)
* Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Appalachian Regional Commission J-1 Visa Waiver Application Procedure (Revised 2/03)
* State 30 J-1 Visa Waiver Program Application Policy and Procedure (Revised 12/06)
* State 30 J-1 Visa Waiver Program Fact Sheet (Revised 11/05)
* Guidelines for Federally Designated Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs) (Revised 6/06)
* Guidelines for Federally Designated Medically-Underserved Shortage Area (Revised 9/05)
* Guidelines for Development of a Rural Health Clinic
Contact: Martin Raniowski (717) 772-5298Bureau of Health Statistics and Research
* Application for Access to Protected Data (Revised 5/02)
* User's Guide for Access to Protected Data, (Revised 5/02)
Contact: Craig Edelman (717) 783-2548Bureau of Managed Care
* Technical Advisory: Sample Enrollee Consent Form (6/26/04)
* Technical Advisory: Enrollee Consent for Provider-Initiated Grievances (6/19/04)
* Technical Advisory: Gatekeeper and Point-of-Service Plans seeking to offer benefit plans with less than 8-% plan paid co-insurance for out-of-network services (10/13/04)
* Technical Advisory: Interpreting 28 Pa. Code § 9.752(f) (Relating to UR Standards) requiring a UR decision to include a contractual basis and clinical reason for denial (1/1/05)
* Technical Advisory: Interpreting 28 Pa. Code § 9.752(f) (Relating to Time Frames for UR)--Communicating the UR Decision. (1/1/05)
* Technical Advisory: Interpreting 28 Pa. Code § 9.704(c) (Relating To Appeal Of A Complaint Decision) and 28 Pa. Code § 9.707(b)(6) (Relating to External Grievance process) Regarding Content of Transmittal Letters of Enrollees' Case Files (12/03/05)
* Technical Advisory: Interpreting 28 Pa. Code § 9.761-2 Provider Credentialing and Credentialing Standards as related to ''Provisional Credentialing'' as Recognized by NCQA (2/11/06)
* Technical Advisory: Interpreting 28 Pa. Code § 9.761-2 Provider Credentialing and Credentialing Standards as related to Medical Director sign-off of clean credentialing files (2/11/06)
* Technical Advisory: Interpreting 28 Pa. Code § 9.684(a)(3) (Relating To Continuity of Care) Regarding Notification of Enrollees Affected by the Termination of Non-Primary Care Providers/Specialists by a Managed Care Plan (5/6/06)
* Technical Advisory: Time Frame for Managed Care Plans to Acknowledge Receipt of an Appeal Request [37 Pa.B. 5222] [Saturday, September 22, 2007]
Contact: Stacy Mitchell (717) 787-5193Division of Immunizations
* PA VFC Fraud and Abuse Procedures (11/04)
* Vaccine Preventable Diseases Surveillance Follow-up Protocol (09/05)
* Vaccine Cold Chain Protocol for Immunization Providers (10/06)
* Vaccine Receiving, Storage and Handling Incident Reporting (01/07)
* Vaccine Eligibility Criteria (03/07)
* Vaccines for Children Provider Handbook (06/06)
* Vaccines for Children Quality Assurance Manual (09/06)
* Perinatal Hepatitis B Prevention Program Case Follow-up Actions (05/07)
* Guidelines for Prevention of Perinatal Hepatitis B (05/07)
* Protocols for Perinatal Hepatitis B Prevention Program (05/07)
* Recommendations for Varicella Outbreak Prevention and Control in School or Childcare Group Settings (02/07)
* Vaccine-Preventable Diseases (VPD) Follow-up Protocols (09/05)
* Immigration Status and Data Entry into the Statewide Immunization/Information System
* Adolescent and Adult High-Risk Immunization Program Manual
* Standards for Adult Immunization Practices
* Mass Immunization Liability Protection Guidelines
* 2007 List of Immunizing Agents and Average Wholesale Prices Vaccine Cold Chain Protocols for Public Provider Sites
Contact: Heather Stafford (717) 787-5681STD Program
* Participating Provider Agreement (PPA) Providers Information Manual
* STD Annual Report, Pennsylvania 2004
* Region III Infertility Prevention Project Service Protocols
* Region III Infertility Prevention Project Data Manager's Manual
Contact: Steve Kowalewski (717) 787-3981Healthcare Associated Infection Prevention Section
* Healthcare Associated Infection and Patient Identifier Reporting (December 5, 2007)
* NHSN Update, Re: Issue Clarification Summary (April 3, 2008)
* Reporting a Patient Identification Number (April 2008), 38 Pa.B. 1783
Contact: William R. Cramer (717) 787-5193Office of Public Health Preparedness
* Pennsylvania Emergency Preparedness Guide (revised 4/2007)
* PA Public Health Preparedness Strategic Plan (2007-2010)
Contact: Annette D. Jacek (717) 346-0640INTERNAL GUIDELINES
Bureau of Health Statistics and Research
* Policy and Procedures for Assisted Conception Birth Registrations (10/03)
Contact: Frank Yeropoli (724) 656-3113Division of Immunizations
* Perinatal HB Protocols
* Biological Room Standard Operating Procedures
Contact: Heather Stafford (717) 787-5681STD Program
* Guidelines: Use of the Internet to Perform Partner Service and Health Education Activities
Contact: Steve Kowalewski (717) 787-3981Institutional Review Board
* Institutional Review Board Policies and Procedures (03/04)
Contact: Robert Torres (717) 705-6740OTHER
Bureau of Community Program Licensure and Certification
* Abortion Control Act (footnoted)
* Ambulatory Gynecological Surgery in Hospitals and Clinics Regulations (footnoted)
* Abortion: Making a Decision
* A Guide to Services for Pregnant Women
* Application of Abortion Control Act to Abortions Induced by Drugs
* Template (use is optional) for Patient Safety Plan
Contact: Janice Staloski (717) 783-8665
* Recommendations for Buying a Hearing Aid
Contact: Jennifer Fahlbush (717) 783-1379Licensing Alerts
* Complaint Investigations (Licensing Alert 2-96)
* Clinical Supervisor Requirements (Licensing Alert 2-05)
* Dating of Signatures (Licensing Alert 4-05)
* Distinction between Outpatient and Partial Hospitalization Services (Licensing Alert 3-97)
* Drought Emergency (Licensing Alert (3-99)
* Drug and Alcohol Staffing Regulations Interpretive Guidelines (Licensing Alert 6-96)
* Electronic Clinical Records (Licensing Alert 1-05)
* Facility Closures (Licensure Alert 5-98)
* Group Counseling (Licensing Alert 2-94)
* Licensed Capacity (Licensing Alert 1-94)
* Licensed Drug and Alcohol Treatment Providers Use of SCA Assessments as a Basis for Developing Clients Psychosocial Histories (Licensing Alert 1-07)
* Locked Storage Containers: Record Storage (Licensing Alert 2-04)
* Minimum Content Requirements for Pennsylvania Department of Health Approved Curriculum for Tuberculosis and Sexually Transmitted Diseases (Licensing Alert 6-97)
* Minimum Content Requirements for Pennsylvania Department of Health Approved HIV/AIDS Curriculum (Licensing Alert 1-97)
* Nonresidential Facility Use of Buprenorphine (Licensing Alert 1-08)
* Older Adult Protective Services Act not Applicable to D&A Treatment Programs (Licensing Alert 1-01)
* Physical Examinations (Licensing Alert 1-96 )
* Physical Plant Standards (Chapter 705) (Licensing Alert 1-02)
* Project Director Requirements (Licensing Alert 5-05)
* Psychosocial Histories (Licensing Alert 4-96)
* Relocation (Licensing Alert 3-94 )
* Reporting of Unusual Incidents (Licensing Alert 5-97)
* Request for Exceptions to Regulations (Licensing Alert 4-97)
* Rescheduling of LAAM (Licensing Alert 2-98)
* Rescission of Shelter, Drop-in and Hot-line Regulations (Licensing Alert 1-98)
* Restrictions on Licenses/Certificates of Compliance/Approval (Licensing Alert 2-97)
* Scheduling of Licensing Inspections (Licensing Alert 3-96)
* Scheduling of Licensing Inspections (Licensing Alert 6-98)
* Staffing Regulations--Requirements for Direct Observation and Close Supervision of Counselor Assistants (Licensing Alert 4-02)
* Staffing Regulations--Primary Care Hours and Detoxification Activities (Licensing Alert 3-02)
* Staffing Regulations--Qualifications/Degree in a Related Field (Licensing Alert 2-02)
* Staffing Regulations--Qualifications/Degree in a Related Field (Licensing Alert 4-98)
* Staffing Qualifications for Clinical Supervisors & Counselors Hired Prior to 3/4/96 (Licensing Alert 5-99)
* Staffing Regulations Qualifications/Degree from a Foreign Non-Accredited University/College (Licensing Alert 1-00)
* Staffing Regulations--Qualifications/Degree from a Foreign Non-Accredited University College (Licensing Alert 3-98)
* 1998 Standards Deficiencies (Licensing Alert 4-99)
* Timing of Individual Training Plans (Licensing Alert 3-05)
* Unannounced Visits (Licensing Alert 5-96)
* Verification of Training, Experience and Professional Licensure or Certification (Licensing Alert 2-99)
Contact: Cheryl Williams (717) 783-8765Division of HIV/AIDS
* HIV Counseling and Testing Operations Manual
* Housing Opportunities For Persons With AIDS Operations Manual
* Coalition and Fiscal Agents Operations Manual
* Procedures and Consent Forms for HIV Antibody testing,CD4tests,Viral Load tests,Orasure tests and Rapid tests
* Statewide Coordinated Statement of Need
* HIV Guidelines for Drug and Alcohol Treatment Programs in Pennsylvania
* Pennsylvania Community HIV Prevention Plan
Contact: Joseph Pease (717) 783-0572Bureau of Health Planning
* State Health Improvement Plan
* State Health Improvement Plan Special Report and Plan to Improve Rural Health Status
* State Health Improvement Plan Special Report on the Health Status of Minorities in Pennsylvania
Contact: Martin Raniowski (717) 772-5298Bureau of Emergency Medical Services (Some of these documents are electronically available at www.health.state.pa.us/EMS/)
* Prehospital Care Response Report
* State Emergency Medical Services System Development Plan
* 2006 Annual EMS Report
* 2007 Annual EMS Report
* Reports on EMS System Issues
* EMS Statistics
* EMS Training Information
* EMS Practitioner Registry
* List of Disciplinary Sanctions Imposed
* Tool for Locating Regional EMS Councils by County
* EMS Incident Self Reporting ProcessInformation Bulletins
* EMS Information Bulletin #1--EMS Personnel Called to Active Military Duty (8/5/03)
* EMS Information Bulletin #2--Epinephrine Auto Injector Administration by EMTs (8/13/03)
* EMS Information Bulletin #4--EMS Instructor Update Requirement (Revised 3/2/04)
* EMS Information Bulletin #5--Cyanide Compound Exposure Protocol (9/9/03)
* EMS Information Bulletin #6--Continuing Education Requirement--ALS Medical Command (11/5/03)
* EMS Information Bulletin #7--On-Line Continuing Education (11/6/03)
* EMS Information Bulletin #8--Distribution of Continuing Education Handbook (12/9/03)
* EMS Information Bulletin #9--StatewideTrauma Patient Destination Air Ambulance Transport Protocol (Revised 3/10/04)
* EMS Information Bulletin #10--EMS License Plates (2/11/04)
* EMS Information Bulletin #11--Public Access AED (2/13/04)
* EMS Information Bulletin #12--Suspension of Driver's License and Operation of an Ambulance (3/24/04)
* EMS Information Bulletin #13--EMS Vehicle Collision and Personal Injury Form (Revised 4/1/04)
* EMS Information Bulletin #14--Epinephrine Auto-Injector Administration (Revised 3/10/04)
* EMS Information Bulletin #15--Emergency Response Employees (ERES) (4/30/04)
* EMS Information Bulletin #16--Electronic Ambulance Licensure Application Amendment Procedure (4/30/04)
* EMS Information Bulletin #17--Statewide BLS Medical Treatment Protocols and Guidelines (5/6/04)
* EMS Information Bulletin #18--Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition (ARD) (6/7/04)
* EMS Information Bulletin #19--CD and Web-Based ACLS Programs (6/18/04)
* EMS Information Bulletin #20--Certificates, Wallet Cards and Patches (6/8/04)
* EMS Information Bulletin #21--System Status Management (6/18/04)
* EMS Information Bulletin #22--EMTs Assisting With ALS Procedures (7/28/04)
* EMS Information Bulletin #23--Ambulance Licensing Overview (10/19/04)
* EMS Information Bulletin #24--Trauma Patient Destination For Air Ambulances (12/7/04)
* EMS Information Bulletin #25--Surge Response Services Update (12/13/04)
* EMS Information Bulletin # 26--AED Mode Use on ALS Monitor/Defibrillator Devices (4/11/2006)
* EMS Information Bulletin # 27--Interfacility Transport Guidelines (7/8/2005)
* EMS Information Bulletin # 28--Grand Rounds (7/25/2005)
* EMS Information Bulletin # 29--EMS Office Organization Chart (8/3/2005)
* EMS Information Bulletin # 30--Ambulance Vehicle Standards (10/19/2005)
* EMS Information Bulletin # 31--Draft ALS Protocols (10/25/2005)
* EMS Information Bulletin # 32--Patients Exposed to Tasers (11/10/2005)
* EMS Information Bulletin # 33--New Electronic Applications (11/17/2005)
* EMS Information Bulletin # 34--Ambulance Vehicle Markings (12/20/2005)
* EMS Information Bulletin # 35--Updated AHA Standards (12/23/2005)
* EMS Information Bulletin # 36--New BLS Protocols (4/7/2006)
* EMS Information Bulletin # 37--Epinephrine Auto-Injector Approval Update (4/11/2006)
* EMS Information Bulletin # 38--Implementation of New AHA Standards (5/23/2006)
* EMS Information Bulletin # 39A--Statewide BLS Protocols and AED Utilization (10/31/06)
* EMS Information Bulletin # 40--Update to Statewide BLS Protocol Course (11/14/06)
* EMS Information Bulletin # 41--Revised Ambulance Licensure Equipment (11/17/06)
* EMS Information Bulletin # 42--Changes to Scope of Practice and Equipment (11/17/06)
* EMS Information Bulletin # 43--Continuing Education Requirements for ALS Medical Command Authorization (12/01/06)
* EMS Information Bulletin # 44--Centralized Registration for the Learning Management System (12/31/06)
* EMS Information Bulletin # 45--State Recognized CPR Programs (03/05/007)
* EMS Information Bulletin # 46--Comprehensive Laboratory Improvement Amendments (03/19/07)
* EMS Information Bulletin # 47--Replacement of Promethazine with Ondansetron (03/19/07)
* EMS Information Bulletin # 48--Capnography Frequently Asked Questions (08/14/07)
* EMS Information Bulletin # 49--Suspension of Ambulance Driving Privileges (10/31/07)
* EMS Information Bulletin # 50--First Responder Equivalences (11/05/07)
* EMS Information Bulletin # 51--State Recognized CPR Programs (11/05/07)
* EMS Information Bulletin # 52--Recognized Emergency Vehicle Operators Courses (11/05/07)
* EMS Information Bulletin # 53--Medical Command Authorization 2007 (12/01/07)
* EMS Information Bulletin # 54--Implementation of National EMS Information System (NEMSIS) (12/20/07)
* EMS Information Bulletin # 55--National Ski Patrol (02/28/08)
* EMS Information Bulletin # 56--paramedic-PHRN Certification Process (03/05/08)
Contact: Joseph W. Schmider (717) 787-8740Bureau of Facility Licensure and Certification (Long-Term Care Provider Bulletins)
* Influenza in Nursing Homes--LTC PB No. 4 (Revised 10/25/99)
* Physicians Participation in Resident Care Planning--LTC PB No. 12 (Revised 7/1/99)
* MRSA Guidelines--LTC PB No.16 (Updated 7/1/99)
* Resident Assessment State Designated Instrument--LTC PB No. 19 (Effective 1/31/91) (Updated 9/17/97)
* Admission/Treatment of Persons with AIDS or AIDS Related Conditions--LTC PB No. 21 (Revised 7/99)
* Abuse, Neglect, Misappropriation of Property by Nurse Aides or Others--LTC PB No. 22 (Revised 2/2/01)
* Securing Copies of Nurse Aide-Enrollment Information--LTC PB No. 24 (Revised 7/1/99)
* Potential Hazards of Restraint Devices-FDA Alert--LTC PB No. 28 (Revised 7/1/99)
* Nurse Aide Registry Update--LTC PB No. 29 (Revised 7/1/99)
* Training of Companions/Sitters in T18 or 19 Facilities--LTC PB No. 31 (Revised 7/1/99)
* Adjustment of Licensure Fees--LTC PB No. 34 (Revised 7/1/99)
* Disposition of Patient Medications--LTC PB No. 35 (Revised 7/1/99)
* Advance Directives for Health Care/Durable Power of Attorney/Do Not Resuscitate Orders--LTC PB No. 36 (Revised 7/1/99)
* Exception/Waiver Requests--LTC PB No. 37 (Revised 7/1/99)
* Federal Clarification of RAI Issues-Amended--LTC PB No. 38 (Revised 7/1/99)
* Incident/Accident Reporting Procedures--LTC PB No. 41 (Revised 7/1/99)
* Taping of Exit Conference--LTC PB No. 42 (Revised 7/1/99)
* Precautions for Excessive Temperatures--LTC PB No. 43 (Revised 7/1/99)
* Informal Dispute Resolution--LTC PB No. 44 (Revised 5/30/00)
* Ban on Use of Egg Breaking Centrifuges--LTC PB No. 46 (6/28/96)
* Surety Bond Requirements-Clarification of ''Obligee''--LTC PB No. 48 (6/16/97)
* Department Access to Records at Nursing Homes Pursuant to 35 P. S. § 448.813--LTC PB No. 49 (6/16/97)
* Consumer Hotline--LTC PB No. 50 (3/24/98)
* Ninety-Day Advance Notice Requirement for Changes in Ownership, Structure, or Name--LTC PB No. 51 (7/1/99)
* Federal Requirements Regarding Use of the Comprehensive Resident Assessment--LTC PB No. 52 (6/12/98)
* Resident Choice of Pharmacy Provider--LTC PB No. 53 (1/9/98)
* Vancomycin Resistant Enterococci (VRE) Recommandations--LTC PB No. 54 (11/12/97)
* Nursing Hours--LTC PB No. 55 (6/4/00)
* Metallic Mercury Precautions--LTC PB No. 56 (6/13/00)
* Nurse Aide Registry Information--LTC PB No. 57 (Revised 2/11/03)
* Advance Directives Requirements--LTC PB No. 58 (11/8/01)
* Elopement, Resident Smoking and Water Temperatures--LTC PB No. 59 (1/23/03)
* MPPS Assessment Form--LTC PB No. 60 (9/17/02)
* Single Licensure for Multiple Nursing Care Facilities--Interim Policy (2/01)
Contact: William Bordner (717) 787-8015Division of Acute and Ambulatory Care
* Inpatient Care in Outpatient Settings
* Resident Choice of Pharmacy Provider
* Vancomycin Resistant Enterococci (VRE) Recommandations
* Director of Nursing
* Hospital Bed Count Clarification
* Guidelines to Determine the Issuance of Single or Multiple Hospital Licenses(s)
* Hospital Diversion Policy
* On-Line/WebSite Based Process for Reporting of Statements of Deficiency and Plans of Correction With Public Access
* EMTALA during a bio-terrorism event (CMS)
* Provider Bulletin No. 2001-1 HOSPITAL DIVERSION POLICY
* Patient Safety Plan Guidance
* Recall of smoke/fire damper actuating devices
* CMS-Physician Orders for Influenza and Pneumonia Vaccine
* MedWatch Safety Alert
* Safe Haven Act
* Email to hospital administrators on SARS
* Patient Safety Plan-Psychiatric Hospitals
* Letter on use of non-licensed beds from DSQA
* DAAC Hospital Alert Dialysis Blood Sets
* Enhancements to the Events Reporting System
* Pa. Bulletin Notice-Specified Professional Personnel
* Moratorium on Demonstration Projects (PCI without open heart surgical capacity)
* 4-12 Update ASF EXPEDITED REVIEW REQUESTS[UPDATE]
* PharMEDium Services is recalling all strengths of 50 ml admixtures
* IMPORTANT CMS CLARIFICATION ON ASHE Alert on flammable surgical preps
* Persons presenting as hospital surveyors or inspectors
* Expedited Exceptions Request ASF Medicare Approved Procedures
* Notice to ASFs on exceptions for certain procedures
* Guidance to Hospitals on the use of exempt unit or unlicensed beds 2004-2005
* Med Watch Notice on Ventilator Power cord failure 10 Dec 2004
* Update on Influenza Vaccine for Nursing Care Facilities and Hospitals
* Notice on procedures in Ambulatory Surgical Facilities
* Update of the availability of Flu Vaccine for Hospitals November 5, 2004
* FLU SURVEY ALERT
* Med watch alert: Confusion between Amaryl and Reminyl
* Influenza Antiviral Medications
* Revised DOH statement on influenza immunization for facilities
* Health Advisory No. 18--The Elderly Immunization Act--Act 85 of 2004
* Chapter 138 Cardiac Catheterization Services--Clarification
* DAAC Regions
* Deaths/Overdoses of fentanyl in patients using fentanyl patches
* Fire related to disposable electro-Cautery
* FDA recall of Volumetric Infusion Pumps
* DOH Influenza Pandemic Response Information Document
* Taser use in hospitals
* Update Guidant Implantable Defibrilators--FDA
* Caller to ED impersonating physician
* Notice posting of draft facility regulations
* Alert-Drug diversions from PYXIS/Automated dispensing systems
* Senate Bill 69 of 2005 (Act 3)
* FDA MedWatch--Trypan Blue
* Nosocomial Burkholderia Cepacia Pneumonia
* CDC Fact Sheets on Katrina and PA DOH HAN
* Attention all Facility Administrators
* CMS Advisory to providers--Katrina
* Exceptions Process for the Division of Acute and Ambulatory Care
* Reduction or elimination of restraint/seclusion in hospitals
* MedWatch recall of VeriCal Calibrator set
* ENTERYX recall
* Availability of flu vaccine
* Neutrospec(Technatium (99m Tc) fanolesomab)
* MedWatch recall of Vapotherm 2000i and 2000h
* Reporting infrastructure failure for hospitals and ASFs
* 2006-07 MCare Assessment
* CMS: EMTALA Issues related to emergency transportation
* Flu-like symptoms--Propofol
* Use of Fake JCAHO ID Cards--update
* Provision of NPI (National Provider Identifier) ambulatory surgery centers and portable x-ray providers
* Expedited exceptions process--alcohol based skin preparations
* Daylight Savings time and medical equipment
* Excluded unit CMS self attestation
* Hospital Conditions of Participation--Restraint use
* Notice from Homeland Security on false IDs
* Use of Medicare exempt units and/or unlicensed beds
* CMS final rule--alcohol based hand rubs
* Password standards implementation
* Hospital reporting of deaths related to restraint and seclusion
* POC instructions for submission
* CMS guidance on parking patients in the ED
* Reporting infrastructure failure for hospitals and ASFs
* Serving the Hearing Impaired (6/11/2008)
* ALERT from CMS on theft of DOXIL, PROCRIT® and REMICADE (5/23/2008)
* ALERT--OB and Nursery Security--URGENT (5/22/2008)
* ALERT: Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Heparin Recall For All Provider Types (5/12/2008)
* PSA SURCHARGE--SECOND ASSESSMENT 2008 DUE MAY 30, 2008 (3/31/2008)
* Information for providers regarding the Sexual Assault Testing and Evidence Collection Act (Act 165 of 2006) (4/8/2008)
* CMS notice on Present on Admission indicator, effective April 1, 2008 (3/31/2008)
* Revision to Provider Bulletin No. 2002-1-Hospital Diversion (3/28/2008)
* Baxter to Recall Remaining Heparin Sodium Vial Products (3/28/2008)
* Forgotten Passwords and Disabled Accounts (3/17/2008)
* Use of Medicare exempt units and/or unlicensed beds (3/7/2008)
* 2007-08 MCARE assessment 2nd installment (3/7/2008)
* HOSPITALS--Required Federal documents for initial certifications and change of ownership (2/7/2008)
* Initial Medicare certification for new providers (2/4/2008)
* Class A Ambulatory Surgery Centers (2/4/2008)
* URGENT--HEPARIN ALERT BAXTER NATIONWIDE RECALL 1 (2/1/2008)
* Emergency Contraception Information DOH web site (1/25/2008)
* 2007-08 MCARE Assessment (1/8/2008)
* FDA ALERT--CONTAMINATED HEPARIN FLUSH SYRINGES (12/21/2007)
* State Board of Nursing Notice Regarding MCARE (12/11/2007)
* National Shortage of Molybdenum isotope (12/5/2007)
* FDA Alert--Vail Products Enclosed Bed Systems (12/5/2007)
* Online Licensing for Hospitals and Ambulatory Surgery Centers (11/12/2007)
* FDA Defibrillator Recall (11/8/2007)
* Radiology Assistant/Radiological Practitioner Assistant Advisory (7/20/2007)
* UPDATE: Hospital Conditions of Participation--Restraints (7/9/2007)
Contact: Sandra Knoble (717) 783-8980
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