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GENERAL SERVICES
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HEALTH
POLICY STATEMENTS
Department of Health
• Procedures Applicable to Right-to-Know Law Request (1/1/09). (This document is electronically available at www.health.state.pa.us)
Contact: Diane Thorn (717) 783-7293Bureau 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
• Operations Manual Update—Policy Bulletin 3-11 (7/11)
• Prevention Manual Revisions—Policy Bulletin 2-11 (6/11)
• Confidentiality Update—Policy Bulletin 1—11 (2/11)
• Drug/Alcohol Assessment Update—Policy Bulletin 6-10 (12/10)
• Medication Assisted Treatment Update—Policy Bulletin 5-10 (11/10)
• PCPC Summary Sheet—Information Bulletin 1-10 (11/10)
• SCA Problem Gambling Manual Update—Policy Bulletin 4-10 (10/10)
• Improved BDAP Communicator Security—Technical Bulletin 1-10 (10/10)
• Recovery House/Case Coordination Update—Policy Bulletin 3-10 (9/10)
• Gambling RFA/Admission Forms Update—Policy Bulletin G3-09 (7/09)
• Gambling Waiver Procedure for Additional Sessions—Policy Bulletin G2-09 (7/09)
• Gambling Services Manual Revisions—Policy Bulletin G1-09 (5/09)
• BDAP Training System Protocols—Revision of Policy Bulletin No. 4-06 (11/06)
• BDAP Training System Protocols (6/06)
Contact: Maureen Cleaver (717) 783-8200GUIDANCE MANUALS
Bureau of Community Health Systems
• Public Bathing Place Manual, Part II General Purpose Recreational Bathing Beaches February 2002
• Application to Operate a Public Bathing Place (April 2004)
• Public Swimming & Bathing Places—Operational & Biological Contamination Protocol Recommendations (March 18, 2008)
Contact: Jeff Blystone (Acting) (717) 787-8092
• Guidelines for Pennsylvania Schools for the Administration of Medications and Emergency Care (2010)
• Request for Reimbursement and Report of School Health Services Instruction Manual (2006)
• 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)
• Indoor Air Quality Guidelines for Pennsylvania Schools (2006)
Contact: Beth Ann Bahn (717) 787-2390
(All documents are only available electronically at www. health.state.pa.us)Bureau 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
Contact: Cheryl D. Williams (717) 783-8675Bureau of Epidemiology
Environmental Health Fact Sheets
1. Arsenic
2. Barium
3. Benzene
4. Bisphenol A
5. Cadmium
6. Carbon Monoxide
7. Chloramine in Drinking Water
8. Cyanuric Acid and Stabilized Chlorine Products
9. Fungal (Mold) Contamination in Indoor Environ ments
10. Lead
11. Mercury
12. Methyl tert-butyl ether (MTBE)
13. Nitrate and Nitrites
14. Polycythemica VeraPatient Information
JAK2 and Polycythemia Vera
Polycythemia Vera and Myeloproliferative Neoplasms
Polycythemia Vera in Northeast Pennsylvania
Resources for People With the JAK2 Mutation, PV or Other MPNsPhysician Information
Polycythemia Vera
Polycythemia Vera in Northeast Pennsylvania— Activities
Polycythemia Vera in Northeast Pennsylvania— Epidemiology
Polycythemia Vera and JAK2 Testing information
Reporting Polycythemia Vera
Polycythemia Vera Binder15. Radon
16. Selenium
17. Strontium
18. StyreneHealth Consultations and Reports
1. Imperial Landfill Letter Health Consultation (2010)
2. Health Investigation of the deaths of six students in the East Pennsboro School (2002)Guidelines
1. Indoor Air Quality Guidelines for Pennsylvania Schools
2. Guidelines on Ice Skating Rink Resurfacing Machine and Indoor Air Quality Issues
3. Guidelines on Bloodborne Pathogens for the Public Sector
Contact: James Logue, DrPh, MPH (717) 787-1708West Nile Virus
• 2003 Surveillance Results
• 2004 Surveillance Results
• 2005 Surveillance Results
• 2006 Surveillance Results
• 2007 Surveillance Results
• 2008 Surveillance ResultsFAQs about West Nile-http://westnile.state.pa.us/faq.htm
Contact: Dr. James Rankin (717)346-4524HIV/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
• HIV/AIDS Surveillance Biannual Summary—December 2005
• HIV/AIDS Surveillance Biannual Summary—June 2006
• HIV/AIDS Surveillance Biannual Summary—December 2006
• HIV/AIDS Surveillance Biannual Summary—June 2007
• HIV/AIDS Surveillance Biannual Summary—December 2007
• HIV/AIDS Surveillance Biannual Summary—June 2008
• HIV/AIDS Surveillance Biannual Summary—December 2008
• HIV/AIDS Surveillance Biannual Summary—June 2005
Contact: Godwin Obiri, MS, DrPH (717) 783-0481Integrated Epidemiologic Profile of HIV/AIDS in Pennsylvania
Contact: Benjamin Muthambi, DrPH, MPH (717) 783-0481Communicable Diseases Fact Sheets:
• Amebiasis
• Anthrax
• Arenaviruses
• Babesiosis
• Bat Rabies
• Bed Bugs
• Botulism
• Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (Mad Cow)
• Brucellosis
• Campylobacteriosis
• Cat Scratch Disease
• Chickenpox/Shingles
• Cholera
• Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
• Chronic Wasting Disease
• Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease
• Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever
• Croup
• Cryptosporidiosis
• Dengue Fever
• Diphtheria
• Disease Surveillance
• E. Coli 0157:H7
• Ebola Hemmorrhagic Fever
• Ehrlichiosis—Human Granulocytic
• Encephalitis, Eastern Equine (EEE)
• Encephalitis, LaCrosse
• Encephalitis, St.Louis (SLE)
• Encephalitis, West Nile (WNV)
• Epstein-Barr Virus (Mononucleosis)
• Fifth Disease
• German Measles (Rubella)
• Giardiasis
• Glanders
• Group A Streptococcal
• Group B Streptococcal
• Haemophilus Influenzae Type B (HiB)
• Hand, Foot and Mouth
• Hand Hygiene
• Hantavirus
• Heliobactor Pylori
• Hendra/Nipah Disease
• Hepatitis A
• Hepatitis B
• Hepatitis C
• Herpes B Virus
• Herpes Gladiatorum
• Histoplasmosis
• Hookworm
• Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
• Influenza, Avian
• Influenza, Seasonal
• Kawasaki Syndrome
• Lassa Fever
• Legionellosis
• Leishmaniasis
• Leptospirosis
• Lice, Body
• Lice, Head
• Lice, Pubic
• Listeriosis
• Lyme Disease
• Lymphocytic Choriomeningitis (LCM)
• Malaria
• Marburg Hemorrhagic Fever
• Measles
• Meliodiosis
• Meningitis, Aseptic (Non-Bacterial)
• Meningitis, Baterial
• Meningococcal Disease
• Methicillin Resistant Staph Aureus (MRSA)
• Monkey Pox
• Mosquito Pesticide Spraying
• Mumps
• Norovirus
• Orf
• Pertussis
• Pinworm
• Plague
• Pneumococcal Disease
• Pneumonia
• Polio
• Prion Diseases
• Psittacosis
• Prion Disease
• Q Fever
• Rabies Information
• Raw Milk
• Reportable Diseases
• Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)
• Reye Syndrome
• Ricin
• Rift Valley Fever
• Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever
• Salmonellosis
• Scabies
• Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)
• Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) Fact Sheet
• Shigellosis
• Shingles
• Smallpox
• Staphylococcal enterotoxin B (SEB)
• Sylvatic Typhus
• Terrestrial Rabies
• Tetanus
• Tickborne Diseases
• Toxocariasis (Roundworm Infection)
• Toxoplasmosis
• Traveler's Health
• Tularemia
• Typhoid Fever
• Vancomycin Intermediate/Vancomycin Resistant Staph Aureus (VISA/VRSA)
• Vibrio Parahaemolyticus
• Vibrio Vulnificus
• Viral Hemorrhagic Fevers
• Yellow Fever
Contact: Maria Moll (717)346-4523H1N1
a. Information for Schools:
i. Excused Absences for Influenza-Like Illness (ILI) and Clearance to Return to School
ii. PA Dept. Of Health Guidance for School (K-12) Responses to Influenza
Contact: Atmaran Nambiar (717) 787-3350Health Care Associated Infections
2008 Report
Contact: Kimberly Buffington (717)425-5422Bureau of Emergency Medical Services
(Some of these documents are electronically available at http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/emergency_medical_services/14138)
• 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
• 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)
• Newborn Screening Provider Manual for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (Revised July 2009)
Contact: Melia D. Belonus (717) 787-7192Bureau of Health Planning
• Primary Health Care Practitioner Loan Repayment Program, Policies and Guidelines (Revised 9/05, available on the Department's website at www.health.state. pa.us)
• Loan Repayment for Primary Care Practitioners Fact Sheet (Revised 01/09, available on the Department's website at www.health.state.pa.us)
• State 30 J-1 Visa Waiver Program Application Policy and Procedure (Revised 06/11, available on the Department's website at www.health.state.pa.us)
• State 30 J-1 Visa Waiver Program Fact Sheet (Revised 06/11, available on the Department's website at www. health.state.pa.us)
Contact: Bob Richardson (Acting) (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: William Wiegmann (717) 787-5193Division of Immunizations
• PA VFC Fraud and Abuse Procedures (12/10)
• Vaccine Preventable Diseases Surveillance Follow-up Protocol (09/05)
• Vaccine Cold Chain Protocol for Immunization Providers (05/10)
• Vaccine Receiving, Storage and Handling Incident Reporting (01/07)
• Vaccine Eligibility Criteria (02/11)
• Vaccines for Children Provider Handbook (01/11)
• Vaccines for Children Quality Assurance Manual (09/08)
• Perinatal Hepatitis B Prevention Program Case Follow-up Actions (05/07)
• Guidelines for Prevention of Perinatal Hepatitis B (09/10)
• Protocols for Perinatal Hepatitis B Prevention Program (09/10)
• Recommendations for Varicella Outbreak Prevention and Control in School or Childcare Group Settings (02/07)
• Vaccine-Preventable Diseases (VPD) Follow-up Protocols (03/11)
• Immigration Status and Data Entry into the Statewide Immunization/Information System
• Adolescent and Adult High-Risk Immunization Program Manual (01/11)
• Mass Immunization Liability Protection Guidelines (01/11)
• Vaccine Disease Preventable Report (VPD) 2010
• Procedure Manual School Immunization Regulations (05/10)
• List of Immunizing Agents and Average Wholesale Prices
Contact: Heather Stafford (717) 787-5681STD Program
• Participating Provider Agreement (PPA) Providers Information Manual
• Region III Infertility Prevention Project Service Protocols
• Region III Infertility Prevention Project Data Manager's Manual
• Policy and Practice for Internet Partner Services
• Training Priorities for New STD/HIV Field Staff
• Confidentiality and Security Policy for Integration of Field Outreach Services and Data Sharing
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
• Technical Advisory: HAI-2009-001, Multidisciplinary Infection Control Committee Membership Composition
• Technical Advisory: HAI-2009-002, Written Notification of Health Care-Associated Infections to Responsible Parties in Healthcare Facilities
• Technical Advisory: HAI-2009-003, Health Care-Associated Infection Confirmation in Nursing Homes
Contact: Kimberly Buffington (717) 425-5422Office of Public Health Preparedness
• Pennsylvania Emergency Preparedness Guide (revised 3/2010)
• Online Registry-SERVPA-For Volunteers During Disasters or Emergencies
• PA Prepared Learning Management Fact Sheet (HD0483P Rev 09/08)
• Medical Surge Management Series (March 2010). This guidance can be found on the PA DOH website at: http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/communication/14147/pa-mems/725592
• Pennsylvania Public Health and Medical emergency Preparedness Plan. 2011-2015
• Pennsylvania Modular emergency Medical Systems (PA MEMS) Version 1.0 October 2010
• State Emergency Registry of Volunteers in Pennsylvania Criminal Hisotry Policy and Code of Conduct (Policy Statement 2011-01) July 1, 2011
Contact: Shannon Fitzgerald (717) 346-0640INTERNAL GUIDELINES
Bureau of Health Statistics and Research
• Policy and Procedures for Assisted Conception Birth Registrations (10/03)
Contact: Marina Mathew (717)783-2548Division of Immunizations
• Perinatal HB Protocols (09/10)
• 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: Stephen Ostroff (717) 783-4677 OTHERBureau of Community Program Licensure and Certification
• Abortion Control Act (footnoted)
• Ambulatory Gynecological Surgery in Hospitals and Clinics Regulations (footnoted)
• Abortion: Making a Decision
• Services for Pregnant and Parenting Women
• Application of Abortion Control Act to Abortions Induced by Drugs
• Template (use is optional) for Patient Safety Plan
Contact: Susan Coble (717) 783-8665
• Recommendations for Buying a Hearing Aid
Contact: Theresa Ritchie (717) 783-8078Drug and Alcohol Licensing 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 (Licensing 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)
• Narcotic Treatment Program Take-Home Privileges (Licensing Alert 2-09)
• 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)
• Satisfaction of Staff Training Requirements (Licensing Alert 1-09)
• 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 in a Related Field (Licensing Alert 3-08)
• Staffing Regulations Qualifications/Degree in a Related Field (Licensing Alert 3-10)
• Staffing Regulations-Qualifications/Degree from a Foreign Non-Accredited University College (Licensing Alert 3-98)
• 1998 Standards Deficiencies (Licensing Alert 4-99)
• Supervision of Counselor Assistants (Licensing Alert 2-08)
• 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) 783-8675Division 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 on the Health Status of Minorities in Pennsylvania
• 2008 SHIP Partnership Satisfaction Survey Analysis Report
• Results of the 2007 SHIP Affiliation Partnership Survey
• Registered Nurse Workforce Report
• Licensed Practical Nurse Workforce Report
• Nursing Educations Programs in Pennsylvania Report
• Physician and Physician Assistant Workforce Report
• Dentist and Dental Hygienist Workforce Report
Contact: Robert Richardson (Acting) (717) 772-5298Bureau of Emergency Medical Services (Some of these documents are electronically available at http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/emergency_medical_services/14138)
• Prehospital Care Response Report
• Statewide Emergency Medical Services System Development Plan
• 2008 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 #3—EMS Vehicle Collision Accident Form (9/30/03)
• 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 #10—EMS License Plates (2/11/04)
• EMS Information Bulletin #11—Public Access AED (2/13/04)
• 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 #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 #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 #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)
• EMS Information Bulletin #57 Air Ambulance Guidelines (06/23/08)
• EMS Information Bulletin #58 Emergency Contraception Guidelines (10/07/08)
• EMS Information Bulletin #59 Emergency Vehicle Operator Courses (10/20/08)
• EMS Information Bulletin #60 Amended Continuous Positive Airway Pressure for Basic Life Support (10/27/08)
• EMS Information Bulletin #61 Suspension of Ambulance Driving Privilege (11/13/08)
• EMS Information Bulletin #62 Implementation of Updated Protocols (11/21/08)
• EMS Information Bulletin #63 Basic Life Support Skill Sheets (12/31/08)
• EMS Information Bulletin #64 Operation of Ambulance and Other Emergency Vehicles While at Hospital Emergency Department (01/22/09)
• EMS Information Bulletin #65 State Recognized CPR Programs (01/28/09)
• EMS Information Bulletin #66 Guidelines for CPAP Devices (01/30/09)
• EMS Information Bulletin #67 Trauma Patient Destination/Statewide Air Ambulance Transport Protocol (05/06/09)
• EMS Information Bulletin #68 State Recognized CPR Programs (06/30/09)
• EMS Information Bulletin #69 Approved Emergency Vehicle Operator Courses (07/01/09)
• EMS Information Bulletin #70 Guidelines for Reflective Chevrons (09/08/09)
• EMS Information Bulletin #71 Picture Identification Cards (09/08/09)
• EMS Information Bulletin #72 Statewide BLS (605) and ALS (6005) Blast Protocols (09/15/09)
• EMS Information Bulletin #73 (Amended) Paramedic Liability Protection (10/28/09)
• EMS Information Bulletin #74 Stretcher and Wheelchair Vehicle (02/08/10)
• EMS Information Bulletin #75 EMS Provider Examination Policy (04/10/10)
Contact: Joseph W. Schmider (717) 787-8740Bureau of Facility Licensure and Certification
Division of Nursing Care Facilities (Long Term Care Provider Bulletins)
• Abuse, Neglect, Misappropriation of Property by Nurse Aides or Others—LTC PB No. 22 (Revised 03/31/10)
• Nurse Aide Registry Update—LTC PB No. 29 (Revised 12/03/09)
• Training of Companions/Sitters in T18 or 19 Facilities—LTC PB No. 31 (Revised 6/18/09)
• Disposition of Patient Medications—LTC PB No. 35 (Revised 06/18/09)
• Exception/Waiver Requests—LTC PB No. 37 (Revised 06/18/09)
• Taping of Exit Conference—LTC PB No. 42 (Revised 06/18/09)
• Informal Dispute Resolution—LTC PB No. 44 (Revised 01/07/10)
• Surety Bond Requirements—Clarification of ''Obligee''—LTC PB No. 48 (Revised 06/18/09)
• Department Access to Records at Nursing Homes Pursuant to 35 P. S. § 448.813—LTC PB No. 49 (Revised 06/18/09)
• Advance Directives Requirements—LTC PB No. 58 (Revised 06/18/09)
Contact: Susan Williamson (717) 787-1816Division of Acute and Ambulatory Care
• HAI—NHSN Updated UTI Data Collection Form / January 2009
• Children's Protective Service Law FAQs
• HAI—Hospital-specific Data Integrity/Validation Reports
• HAI—Exclusive PA Epi-101 Training Announcement
• HAI—NHSN UTI Clarification and ICD-9-CM Code 84.52 Reclassification Notice
• HAI—Updated NHSN ICD-9-CM Operative Procedure Codes / CDC Guidance—January 2009 (PDF)
• Orders for Outpatient Services
• HAI—HAIP Newsletter—Hospital Issue 2—February 2009
• AHRQ Releases Recommendations for a National Emergency Evacuation System
• CDC Webpage on emergency preparedness inpatient, outpatient. long term care, other providers
• HAI—NHSN Upgrade, MDRO Module Release & UTI Data Entry
• Current Swine Flu information Link
• Swine Flu test kit availability
• HAI Reporting & the PA Budget
• HAI—HAIP Newsletter—Hospital Issue 3—June 2009
• Children's protective services law
• FDA Alert: Tainted Skin Sanitizers
• HAI—Hospital NHSN Data Entry Update RE: Patient Control Number
• PROPOFOL: CLINICIANS ADVISED TO HALT USE OF PROPOFOL FROM TAINTED LOTS
• Student Registered Nurse Anesthetists in Ambulatory Surgery Facilities
• FDA Public Health Advisory—MRI Burns
• HAI—US Marshall & FDA Seizure of Skin Sanitizer—August 2009
• Cardiovascular First Assistants in Hospitals
• RN administering intravenous conscious sedation medication
• Reporting deaths associated with the use of restraint or seclusion to DOH
• NOTICE-NQF LIST OF PREVENTABLE SERIOUS EVENTS
• Provider Registration for H1N1 Influenza Vaccine
• Pandemic H1N1 Influenza Virus—Update
• CMS Memo: EMTALA and ER Surges during Pandemic
• Timeframes for Reporting Infrastructure Failures and Serious Events to PA-PSRS
• HHS Mandatory Weekly Reporting Requirements
• HAI—FDA News Release RE: Care-Tech Laboratories & Unapproved Antimicrobial Products
• H1N1 Influenza Virus Website
• Heparin Standards—New United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Standards for Heparin Products
• Sexual Assault Victim Emergency Services Regulation
• Interim Guidance on Infection Control Measures for 2009 Influenza H1N1
• Unmet Needs Request Protocol for N95 Respirators and Surgical Masks
• Alternate Treatment Sites for Pandemic Influenza 2009
• Requesting a CMS 1135 Waiver
• Off-Campus, Hospital-Controlled Alternate Care Sites
• H1N1 Physician Assistant utilization and emergency medical services
• CMS H1N1 Waiver Declaration and FAQ
• Revised CMS EMTALA Waivers
• FDA Alert—Propofol and Liposyn
• HAI—HAIP Newsletter—Hospital Issue 4—December 2009
• DOH—Pittsburgh Field Office New Address
• Exceptions Committee Meeting Change
• Pittsburgh Field Office—DICF
• Division of Intermediate Care Facilities Fax Number Change-Pittsburgh Field Office
• DSI DIRECTOR VACANCY
• AHA Alerts Hospitals About Gas Cylinder Thefts
• DAAC Field Office Coverage
• EMS Information Bulletin 074
• Steris System 1 Information
• MCare Assessment 2010
• 2010 Guidelines for Design and Construction of Health Care Facilities
• STERIS SYSTEM 1
• 2010—2011 ARRA Hospital Mini Grant Notice
• ARRA HOSPITAL MINI GRANT INFORMATION
• Alternate Treatment Site Report Information
• ASC Waiting Area Requirements
• Department of Health Survey
• IV Product Recall
• Medical Surge Management Series
• EMTALA—CMS 2009 final rule revisions
• CMS Conditions of Participation—Physician owned hospitals—required disclosure
• Attestation Statements for PPS excluded units
• Orders for Outpatient Services
• EMTALA (Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act) Requirements for hospitals
• Children's Protective Service Law FAQs
• Use of Unlicensed Beds in Periods of High Demand 2008-2009
• CPSL Guidance for hospitals and ASFs—November 2008
• Minimum standard requirements for all rape kits
• CMS Summer newsletter
• Address for Division of Acute and Ambulatory Care Central Office
• FDA notice of recall of two lots of Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate Suspension, USP
• FDA notice: possibility that CT examinations may cause some electronic medical devices to
• FDA information on salmonella outbreak
• CDC resources on hand hygiene in health care settings (link)
• Serving the Hearing Impaired
• Provider Bulletin No. 2001-1 HOSPITAL DIVERSION POLICY
• CMS-Physician Orders for Influenza and Pneumonia Vaccine
• MedWatch Safety Alert
• Safe Haven Act
• Patient Safety Plan-Psychiatric Hospitals
• Pa. Bulletin Notice-Specified Professional Personnel
• IMPORTANT CMS CLARIFICATION ON ASHE Alert on flammable surgical preps
• Expedited Exceptions Request ASF Medicare Approved Procedures
• Notice to ASFs on exceptions for certain procedures
• Health Advisory No. 18—The Elderly Immunization Act—Act 85 of 2004
• Chapter 138 Cardiac Catheterization Services-Clarification
• Deaths/Overdoses of fentanyl in patients using fentanyl patches
• Fire related to disposable electro-Cautery
• 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
• Reduction or elimination of restraint/seclusion in hospitals
• ENTERYX recall
• Availability of flu vaccine
• Neutrospec(Technatium (99m Tc) fanolesomab)
• Reporting infrastructure failure for hospitals and ASFs
• CMS: EMTALA Issues related to emergency transportation
• Flu-like symptoms—Propofol
• Provision of NPI (National Provider Identifier) ambulatory surgery centers and portable x-ray providers
• Expedited exceptions process-alcohol based skin preparations
• 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)
• 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 website (1/25/2008)
• 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: Joanne Salsgiver (717) 783-8980Bureau of Family Health
• Screening Young Child For Lead Poisoning: Guidance for State and Local Public Health Officials, Statement by the Centers for Disease Control—11/97 (Federal guidelines adopted by Department)
• Application for Chronic Renal Disease Transportation Services
• Application for Head Injury Program Services (Division of Program Support and Coordination-Form #HD1072F)
Contact: Carolyn Cass (717) 772-2762Division of Newborn Screening and Genetics
• Universal Newborn Hearing Screening Program Guidelines for Infant Hearing Screening
• Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Program: Pennsylvania Department of Health Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI) Program Report on Screening and Follow-up for 2004-2006 Births, 2007 Births and 2008 Births
• Newborn Screening Provider Manual for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania—Division of Newborn Screening and Genetics Bureau of Family Health
• Brochure to Parents: Pennsylvania Screening Services for Newborn Babies—Protecting Babies, Preventing Problems, Screening Right After Birth, Starting Treatment Early
• Application for Newborn Screening and Follow-up Program—Metabolic Formula Order Form
• Application for Services Metabolic Formula Program Pharmacy Selection Form
• Application for Services Metabolic Formula Program (Form No. HD1072F)
• Request of NIP Number Notice and Form, March 2010
• Filter Paper Recall Notice, April 2010
• Filter Paper Redesign Notice and Instructions, January 2011
• Department of Health Request for Curriculum Vitae/Resumes, March 2011
• Secretary of Health Notice for Filter Paper Collection and Handling, April 2011
• Application for Services HEALTH INSURANCE BENEFITS INFORMATION SHEET
• Application for Services Certification and Authorization Statements
• Application for Special Needs Services (Form No. HD1073F)
• Information Bulletin #1 Newborn Hearing Screening Program Screening Reporting Form, February 2009
• Information Bulletin #2 Newborn Hearing Screening Program Hospital Monthly Hearing Screening Report, February 2009
• Information Bulletin #3 Out of Hospital Birth Newborn Hearing Screening Program Screening Reporting Form, February 2009
• Information Bulletin #4 Out of Hospital Birth Newborn Hearing Screening Program Monthly Hearing Screening Report, February 2009
Contact: William Cramer (717) 783-8143
• WIC State Plan of Operations
Contact: Shirley Sword (717) 783-1289
• Traumatic Brain Injury Needs Assessment (2003)
• Traumatic Brain Injury State Action Plan (2003)
Contact: Carolyn Cass (717) 772-2762TB Program
• TB In the Commonwealth, 2005 (annual report)
• TB Control Manual
• TB Outbreak Response Plan
Contact: Lisa Paulos, RN, Program Manager (717) 787-6267STD Program
• STD Outbreak Response Plan
• STD Electronic Resource Guide, 2004 (CD-ROM)
• PA NEDSS STD Program Reference Guide (available on line)
• Program Operation Guidelines for STD Prevention (published by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC))
Contact: Steve Kowalewski, Senior Public Health Advisor (717) 787-3981Bureau of Health Statistics and Research
• Application for Certified Copy of Birth or Death Record, Form H105.102.
• Form Utilized for Birth Corrections, Form H105.133.
• Death Correction Statement, Form H105.135.
• Application for Multi-Year Search of Birth Record, Form HD1124F.
• Application for Multi-Year Search of Death Record, Form HD 1125F.
• Biological Parent Registration Identification Form, Form H105.700.
• Withdrawal of Biological Parent Consent Form, Form H105.702.
• Statement from Requestors Not Possessing an Acceptable Government Issued Photo-ID, Form HD123F.
• Change in Civil Status Form, Form H105.132. The following forms are electronically available at www.health.state.pa.us/vitalrecords:
• Application for Certified Copy of Birth Record-Mail Requests, Form HD1105F
• Application for Certified Copy of Death Record-Mail Requests, Form HD1107F
• Form Utilized for Birth Corrections, Form HD1104F
• Death Correction Statement, Form HD1109F
• Application for Multi-Year Search of Birth Record, Form HD1131FW
• Application for Multi-Year Search of Death Record, Form HD1132FW
• Statement from Requestors Not Possessing an Acceptable Government Issued Photo-ID, Form HD123F
• Change in Civil Status Form, Form H105.132
Contact: Marina Matthew (717) 783-2548Bureau of Laboratories
• Submission of Rabies Specimens
• General Specimen Submission
• Compliance with Shipping of Diagnostic Specimen/Etiologic Agent
• Laboratory Submission Form for Viral Encephalitis/Meningitis
• Sputum Collection for Tuberculosis
• Nasal or Throat Swab Procedure for Virus Isolation
Contact: Dr. Shaheidy Shahied (610) 280-3464
• Postmortem Blood Testing on Motor Vehicle Accident Victims—Specimen Submittal Requirements
• Blood Lead Analysis—Specimen Submittal Requirements
• Environmental Lead Analysis—Specimen Submittal Requirements
• Neonatal Testing for Genetic Disorders—Specimen Submittal Requirements
• Blood Alcohol Proficiency Testing Program Requirements
• Blood Lead Proficiency Testing Program Requirements
• Erythrocyte Protoporphyrin Proficiency Testing Program Requirements
• Abused Drugs in Blood Proficiency Testing Program Requirements
• Abused Drugs in Urine Proficiency Testing Program Requirements
Contact: Dr. Shaheidy Shahied (610) 280-3464
• Clinical Laboratory Application Procedure
• Glucose/Cholesterol Screening Procedure
• Multiphasic Screening Procedure
• Out-of-State Laboratory Licensure/Certification Procedure
• Understanding State Clinical Laboratory Regulation in Pennsylvania As They Apply To Physician Office Laboratories
• Nursing Home Laboratory Licensure Procedure
• Proficiency Testing Evaluation Procedure
• Quality Control for Level One Laboratory Tests
• Policy for Granting an Exception in Section 5.22(f)
• List of Approved Proficiency Testing Providers
• Requirements for New Laboratories
• Rapid HIV Guidance Document
• Rapid HIV Regulatory Compliance Document
• Laboratory Personnel Form
Contact: Dr. Shaheidy Shahied (610) 280-3464Bureau of Health Promotion and Risk Reduction
• Why We Recommend Community Water Fluoridation
• Policy for Determining Eligibility and Compliance of Service Providers Currently
• Receiving Funding From a Tobacco Company, a Tobacco Company Subsidiary, or Their Agent (6/04)
Contact: Leslie A. Best (717) 787-6214Many of these documents are also available on the Department of Health's website, www.health.state.pa.us
INSURANCE
I. NOTICES:
Executive Office
Insurance Department Notices
No. Date
PublishedDescription 2011-05 06/25/11 Per Diem Charges for Financial Examinations Conducted by the Pennsylvania Insurance Department 2011-04 06/25/11 Per Diem Charges for Market Conduct Examinations of Insurance Companies 2011-03 05/14/11 Use of Misleading Professional Designations by Insurance Producers Selling Life Insurance or Annuities to Seniors 2011-02 03/19/11 Workers' Compensation Security Fund Assessment 2011-01 01/01/11 Increase in the Accident Surcharge Dollar Threshold (Cap) to $1450 2010-12 10/30/10 Certification as an Independent Review Organization; Long-Term Care Benefit Trigger Determinations 2010-11 10/30/10 Medical Care Availability and Reduction of Error Fund; Notice of and Amount of Assessment Action 2010-10 10/02/10 Provisions of Act 51 of 2010 2010-09 08/14/10 Mini-COBRA Coverage 2010-08 07/17/10 Application for Written Consent 2010-07 07/03/10 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act-Guidance for Compliance Filings 2010-06 07/03/10 Repeal of Outdated Notices 2010-03 06/12/10 2010 Workers' Compensation Security Fund Assessment 2010-02 01/02/10 Review Procedure Hearings; Cancellation or Refusal of Insurance 2010-01 01/02/10 2009 Workers' Compensation Security Fund Assessment 2009-11 11/28/09 General Guidance for Disclosure of Prescribed Differences from NAIC Statutory Accounting Principles 2009-08 10/27/09 Medical Care Availability and Reduction of Error Fund; Notice and Amount of Assessment Action 2009-07 07/31/09 Updated Guidelines for Record Retention 2009-06 06/27/09 Autism Review Process 2009-03 04/11/09 Autism Coverage 2009-02 02/14/09 Property and Casualty Insurance Companies and Producers Issuing Certificates of Insurance in Pennsylvania 2009-01 02/14/09 Community Health Reinvestment Activities 2008-08 10/18/08 Medical Care Availability and Reduction of Error Fund; Notice of and Amount of Assessment Action 2008-05 04/19/08 Long-Term Care Partnership Program Effective Date and Revised Guidance Announcement 2008-02 01/12/08 Medical Care Availability and Reduction of Error Fund; Notice of and Amount of Assessment Action 2008-01 01/12/08 Increase in the Accident Surcharge Dollar Threshold (Cap) to $1,350 2007-06 12/01/07 Arson and Insurance Fraud Reporting 2007-05 10/27/07 Medical Care Availability and Reduction of Error Fund; Notice of and Amount of Assessment Action 2007-04 09/30/07 List of Approved Guide Source Method Vendors 2006-12 11/18/2006 Flood Insurance Training Requirements 2006-10 10/28/2006 Medical Care Availability and Reduction of Error Fund; Notice of and Amount of Assessment Action 2006-08 07/08/2006 Repeal of Outdated Bulletins and Notices 2006-07 06/24/2006 Professional Corporations, Professional Associations and Partnerships 2006-06 06/24/2006 Notice of Agent Education and Training Requirement Changes 2005-11 11/19/2005 Financial Statement Filing Requirements for 2006 2005-10 10/29/2005 Medical Care Availability and Reduction of Error Fund; Notice of and Amount of Assessment Action 2005-07 07/23/2005 Agreement on Community Health Reinvestment 2005-04 03/26/2005 Viatical Settlement Broker License Testing Requirements for Licensed Life Insurance Producers 2005-02 02/05/2005 Reporting and Disclosure of Criminal Convictions 2005-01 01/22/2005 Increase in the Accident Surcharge Dollar Threshold (Cap) to $1,150 2004-02 04/17/2004 Medical Care Availability and Reduction of Error Fund; Calculation of Podiatrist Liability 2003-11 11/29/2003 Coverage for Chiropractic Care 2003-07 09/20/2003 Notice to Companies Writing Private Passenger Auto Insurance in Pennsylvania 2003-06 08/09/2003 Drug and Alcohol Use and Dependency Coverage 2002-10 10/19/2002 Proper Reporting of Uncovered Medical Liabilities and Expenses (Uncovered Claims) 2002-09 09/21/2002 Medical Care Availability and Reduction of Error Fund's Assessment 2002-08 09/14/2002 Medical Care Availability and Reduction of Error Fund Administrative Hearings Process 2001-07 06/30/2001 Deregulation of Life Insurance Forms 001-04 04/21/2001 Book Transfers 2000-04 02/26/2000 The Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994, 18 U.S.C., Sections 1033 and 1034 2000-03 02/19/2000 Federally Mandated Health Care Fraud and Abuse Reporting 06/28/1997 Deregulation of Accident and Health Forms 04/12/1997 Deregulation of Accident and Health Forms 03/30/1996 Deregulation of Accident and Health Forms 1995-09 08/23/1995 Deregulation of Commercial Lines Property and Casualty Forms 1995-07 07/19/1995 Modification of Contract for Use When an Annuity Premium Tax is Not Applicable 1994-14 10/03/1994 Separate Account Modified Guaranteed Life Insurance 1994-13 10/03/1994 General Account Modified Guaranteed Life Insurance 1994-12 10/03/1994 Separate Account Modified Guaranteed Annuity 1994-11 10/03/1994 General Account Modified Guaranteed Annuity 1994-09 07/07/1994 Approval and Solicitation of Long Term Care Policies for Continuing Care Retirement Communities Statements of Policy
31 Pa. Code, Chapter 67, Sections 67.41—67.45 and Appendix A, Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility Law, Subchapter D. Adopted 05/19/1989.
31 Pa. Code, Chapter 89, Sections 89.451—89.474, Approval of Life, Accident and Health Insurance. Subchapter H. Statements of Policy. Adopted 02/05/1982.
31 Pa. Code, Chapter 90c, Sections 90c.1—90c.25, Individual Applications. Adopted 01/18/1991.
31 Pa. Code, Chapter 90d, Sections 90d.1—90d.9, Individual Accidental Death Benefits; Provided by Riders or Built into Policies. Adopted 01/18/1991.
31 Pa. Code, Chapter 90e, Sections 90e.1—90e.13, Individual IRA Endorsements for Life Insurance and Annuities. Adopted 01/18/1991.
31 Pa. Code, Chapter 90f, Sections 90f.1—90f.16, Individual Imminent Death/Lifetime Health Care Facility Confinement Benefits Provided as Accelerated Death Benefit or Settlements of Death Benefit; Provided by Riders or Built into Policies. Adopted 01/18/1991.
31 Pa. Code, Chapter 90g, Sections 90g.1—90g.16, Individual Health Care Facility Benefits Provided as Accelerated Death Benefit or Settlement of Death Benefit; Provided by Riders or Built into Policies. Adopted 01/18/1991.
31 Pa. Code, Chapter 90h, Sections 90h.1—90h.11, Individual Waiver of Surrender Charges for Life and Annuity Contracts Resulting From Health Care Facility Usage; Provided by Riders or Built into Policies. Adopted 01/18/1991.
31 Pa. Code, Chapter 90i, Sections 90i.1—90i.3, Certificates of Assumption. Adopted 03/05/1993.
31 Pa. Code, Chapter 119, Sections 119.1—119.26, Anti-Fraud. Adopted 08/27/1993.
31 Pa. Code, Chapter 120, Sections 120.1—120.5, Loss Cost Adjustment Filing. Adopted 08/27/1993.
31 Pa. Code, Chapter 150, Sections 150.1—150.5, Uniform Health Insurance Claim Form. Adopted 07/02/1993.
31 Pa. Code, Chapter 152, Sections 152.101—152.105, Preferred Provider Organizations, Primary Care Gatekeeper PPO Products. Adopted 09/27/1991.
31 Pa. Code, Chapter 153, Section 153.2, Permission to file accident and health, life and annuity insert pages. Adopted 10/19/1990.
31 Pa. Code, Chapter 153, Section 153.3, Simplified review of company merger, assumption or name change form and rate filing. Adopted 06/28/1991.
31 Pa. Code, Chapter 301, Sections 301.201—301.204, Health Maintenance Organization, Subchapter H. Point-of-Service Products Group Specific Community Rating. Adopted 09/27/1991.
31 Pa. Code, Chapter 301, Sections 301.301—301.321, Health Maintenance Organization, Subchapter I. Contractual Arrangements Between HMOs and IDSs. Adopted 04/05/1996.
31 Pa. Code, Chapter 303, Section 303.1, Out-of-State Health Maintenance Organization Investments. Adopted 03/25/1988.
Contact: Peter Salvatore, Bureau of Administration, 7l7-787-4429; fax 7l7-705-3873
II. OTHER:
Administrative Hearings Office
Digest of Automobile Policy Terminations (Act 68 and 78)
Insurance Commissioner Decisions on Automobile Insur ance Administrative HearingsDigest of CAT Fund Adjudications
Insurance Commissioner Decisions on Automobile CAT Fund Administrative HearingsDigest of Homeowners Policy Terminations (Act 205)
Insurance Commissioner Decisions on Homeowners Insur ance Administrative HearingsDigest of Agency Terminations (Act 143)
Administrative Hearing Officer Decisions on Insurance Agency Administrative HearingsPractice and Procedure Digest
Describes the Administrative Hearing Process
Contact: Dolores Martin, Administrative Hearings Office, 7l7-783-2126; fax 7l7-787-8781Office of Insurance Product Regulation and Administration
Public Documents Room Procedures
Procedures to review public documents at the Insurance DepartmentRegulatory Procedures Manual
Internal procedures regarding drafting of regulations
Contact: Peter Salvatore, Bureau of Administration, 7l7-787-4429; fax 7l7-705-3873
LABOR AND INDUSTRY
POLICY STATEMENTS:
Labor & Industry Secretary
• Equal Opportunity Policy Statement
• Labor and Industry Contract Compliance Policy Statement
• Weapons Policy Statement
• Disability—Related Employment Policy Statement
• Commonwealth's Policy of Sexual Harassment and Procedures for Distribution
• Health Policy Statement
• Security Policy Statement
• Free Posters Announcement
• Workplace Violence StatementOffice of Equal Opportunity
• Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement
Contact: Mitchell Khan (717-787-1767)Bureau of Workers' Compensation
• Occupational Disease under the Workers' Compensation Act—Guidelines for Employment Screening Programs under Act 115 of 2001 BWC Website: www.dli.state. pa.us (''Workers' Compensation'')
• Health Care under the Workers' Compensation Act BWC Website: www.dli.state.pa.us (''Workers' Compensation'')
• Uninsured Employers Guaranty Fund BWC Website: www.dli.state.pa.us (''Workers' Compensation'')
• General Provisions of Act 57 of 1996 BWC Website: www.dli.state.pa.us (''Workers' Compensation'')
• Healthcare Under the Workers' Compensation Act BWC Website: www.dli.state.pa.us (''Workers' Compensation'')GUIDANCE MANUALS:
Office of Vocational Rehabilitation
• OVR Numbered Memoranda
• 09-200.01 Ticket to Work Program
• 10-100.01 Records Retention
• 10-100.02 Driver Services for OVR Employees
• 10-100.03 OVR Case Sharing
• 10-100.04 OVR Case Filing System
• 10-200.01 Psychological Services—Qualifications, Approval, and Use of Psychological Providers and Services• 10-200.02 Psychological Services—Guideline: Psycho- diagnostic and Vocational Assessment
• Updated IL/SS Handbook
• 10-300.01 Independent Living/Specialized Services Program Handbook
Contact: Denise Verchimak (717-772-3511)
• Bureau of Blindness and Visual Services Independent Living/Specialized Services Program Handbook
Contact: David DeNotaris (717-783-3784) Director, BBVSBureau of Workers' Compensation
• WC Forms/Petitions Filing Tutorial BWC Website:
www.dli.state.pa.us (''Workers' Compensation'')
• Calculating 21-Day Compliance BWC Website:
www.dli.state.pa.us (''Workers' Compensation'')
• Return-to-Work Model BWC Website:
www.dli.state.pa.us (''Workers' Compensation'')
• LIBC-507 Form Tutorial BWC Website:
www. dli.state.pa.us (''Workers' Compensation'')
• LIBC-9 Form Tutorial BWC Website:
www.dli.state.pa.us (''Workers' Compensation'')
• PA Workers' Compensation Employer Information Pamphlet (Workers' Compensation Guidelines for Employers.) BWC Website: www.dli.state.pa.us (''Workers' Compensation'')
• Workers' Compensation and the Injured Worker Pamphlet (Workers' Compensation Guidelines for Injured Workers.) Revised January 1, 2011. BWC Website: www.dli.state.pa.us (''Workers' Compensation'')
• Workers' Compensation and the Injured Worker Pamphlet-Spanish Edition (Workers' Compensation Guidelines for Spanish-speaking Injured Workers.) BWC website: www.dli.state.pa.us (''Workers' Compensation'')
• Failure to Insure Prosecutions. Updated December 2010. BWC website: www.dli.state.pa.us (''Workers' Compensation'')
• Procedures for Completing an Application for Fee Review BWC website: www.dli.state.pa.us (''Workers' Compensation'')
• Notice to Claimant (LIBC-758) Changes to LIBC-758 effective June 6, 2011. BWC website: www.dli.state. pa.us (''Workers' Compensation'')
• Claim Petition for Benefits From the Uninsured Employer and Uninsured Employers Guaranty Fund, LIBC-550. Updated June 30, 2011. BWC website:
www.dli.state.pa.us (''Workers' Compensation'')
• Notice of Claim Against Uninsured Employer, LIBC-551. Updated June 30, 2011. BWC website:
www.dli.state.pa.us (''Workers' Compensation'')
• Notice of Workers' Compensation Denial, LIBC-496. Revision effective June 20, 2011. BWC website:
www.dli.state.pa.us (''Workers' Compensation'')
• 2011 Statewide Average Weekly Wage Schedule. Revised effective January 1, 2011. BWC website:
www.dli.state.pa.us (''Workers' Compensation'')
• Supplement Agreement for Compensation for Disability or Permanent Injury, LIBC-337. Change effective February 21, 2011. BWC website: www.dli.state.pa.us (''Workers' Compensation'')
• Defendant's answer to Claim Petition, LIBC-374. Available online as of December 2010. BWC website: www. dli.state.pa.us (''Workers' Compensation'')
• Statement of Purpose of Adoption of Usual and Customary Charge. Effective November 1, 2010. BWC website: www.dli.state.pa.us (''Workers' Compensation'')
• Medical Report, LIBC-9, Tutorial BWC website:
www. dli.state.pa.us (''Workers' Compensation'')
• EDI (Electronic Data Interchange). Updated May 2011. BWC website: www.dli.state.pa.us (''Workers' Compensation'')
• Death Claim Supplement to Compromise and Release, LIBC-749. Now available online as of January 2011. BWC website: www.dli.state.pa.us (''Workers' Compensation'')
• Employee/Dependent Statement Form. Revised March 2011. BWC website: www.dli.state.pa.us (''Workers' Compensation'')
• Bureau Code Listings. Updated Monthly. BWC website: www.dli.state.pa.us (''Workers' Compensation'')
• Bureau Annual Report. Updated January 2011. BWC website: www.dli.state.pa.us (''Workers' Compensation'')
• IRE Physician Listing. Updated Monthly. BWC website: www.dli.state.pa.us (''Workers' Compensation'')
• Safety Committee Box Score. Updated Biweekly. BWC website: www.dli.state.pa.us (''Workers' Compensation'')
• Governor's Award of Safety Excellence. Updated June 1 each year. BWC website: www.dli.state.pa.us (''Workers' Compensation'')
• Requirements for Excess Insurance
Contact: George W. Knehr, Chief, Self-Insurance Division, BWC (717-783-4476)
• Employer's Guide to Self-Insuring Workers' Compensation BWC website: www.dli.state.pa.us (''Workers' Compensation'')
• Application and Summary of Requirements for Self Insurance
Contact: George W. Knehr, Chief, Self-insurance Division, BWC (717-783-4476)
• Instructions Accompanying Application to have a Letter of Credit or Surety Bond Executed. Updated September 11, 2011.
Contact: George W. Knehr, Chief, Self-insurance Division, BWC (717-783-4476)
• Guidelines for Individual Self-Insurance Actuarial Evaluations
Contact: George W. Knehr, Chief, Self-Insurance Division, BWC (717-783-4476)
• Guidelines for Group Self-Insurance Actuarial Evaluations
Contact: George W. Knehr, Chief, Self-insurance Division, BWC (717-783-4476)
• Workers' Compensation Self-Insurance Loss Portfolio Transfer Guidelines. Updated September 11, 2011.
Contact: George W. Knehr, Chief, Self-insurance Division, BWC (717-783-4476)
• Certified Employer Network Overview
Contact: Bob Pierce, Health and Safety Division, BWC (717-772-1917)
• Accident and Illness Prevention Service Provider Qualifications Guide
Contact: Bill Keefer, Health and Safety Division, BWC (717-772-1636)
• Insurer, Individual Self-Insured Employer and Group Self-Insurance Fund Accident and Illness Prevention Service/Program Audit Overviews
Contact: Bill Keefer, Health and Safety Division, BWC (717-772-1636)
• Contact Sheet
Contact: Bob Pierce, Health and Safety Division, BWC (717-772-1917)
• Division Overview
Contact: Bob Pierce, Health and Safety Division, BWC (717-772-1917)
• Hands Flyers
Contact: Bob Pierce, Health and Safety Division, BWC (717-772-1917)
• Iceburg-Hidden Costs of Accidents
Contact: Bob Pierce, Health and Safety Division, BWC (717-772-1917)
• State Certified Workplace Safety Committee Program
Contact: Bob Pierce, Health and Safety Division, BWC (717-772-1917)OTHER:
Center for Workforce Information and Analysis
Contact: Sue Mukherjee (717-787-6507)
• New Hire Program booklet guidelines and form for businesses to use to report new hires—found at www. panewhires.com.
• New Hire guidance available at www.panewhires.com
• High Priority guidance available at www.paworkstats. state.pa.usBureau of Workforce Development Partnership
• Workforce Investment Information Notice 12-03 dated June 22, 2004 regarding Rapid Response/ Trade Adjustment (TA) Program Policy—found on the PA workforce website: www.paworkforce.state.pa.us.
• Workforce Investment Information Notice 7-03 dated July 7, 2004 regarding Trade Act and NAFTA-TAA job search—found on the PA workforce website: www. paworkforce.state.pa.us
• Workforce Investment Information Notice 6-03 dated December 12, 2003 regarding Trade Act and TAA Reform Act waiver policy and procedure—found on the PA workforce website: www.paworkforce.state.pa.us
• Workforce Investment Information Notice 5-03 dated December 12, 2003 to furnish local staff with State's Trade Act certification and petition processes found on the PA workforce website: www.paworkforce.state.pa.us
• Workforce Investment Information Notice 4-03 dated July 29, 2004 regarding Trade Act reemployment benefit-found on the PA workforce website: www. paworkforce.state.pa.us
• Workforce Investment Information Notice 1-03 dated September 12, 2003 regarding Distance learning under TAA—found on the PA workforce website: www. paworkforce.state.pa.us
• Workforce Investment Information Notice 14-02 dated June 10, 2003 regarding Seamless integration and coordination of services under Trade Act programs with Workforce Investment Act—found on the PA workforce website: www.paworkforce.state.pa.us
• Workforce Investment Information Notice 7-01 dated December 11, 2001 regarding Reasonable Cost of Training and Transportation Payments for the TAA/NAFTA-TAA programs—found on the PA workforce website: www.paworkforce.state.pa.us
• Workforce Investment Information Notice 6-99 Change 1 dated August 6, 2002 regarding WIA Dislocated Worker Rapid Response Additional Assistance and Critical
• Job Training Grant Questions and Answers-found on the PA workforce website: www.paworkforce.state.pa.us
• Workforce Investment Information Notice 1-05 dated September 27, 2005 regarding Local Workforce Investment Areas (LWIAs)-found on the PA workforce website: www.paworkforce.state.pa.us
• Workforce Investment Information Notice 12-02 dated April 10, 2003 regarding Workforce Investment Act certification of training and course/programs and developing ITA policies and procedures-found on the PA workforce website: www.paworkforce.state.pa.us
• Workforce Investment Information Notice 1-99 Change 4 dated June 4, 2004 regarding ongoing information and guidance regarding program/provider eligibility, school licensing requirements and appeal procedures-found on the PA workforce website: www.paworkforce. state.pa.us
• Workforce Investment Information Notice 1-00 Change 3 dated March 17, 2003 regarding information to Local Workforce Investment Board, training providers and other Team Pennsylvania CareerLink partners-found on the PA workforce website: www.paworkforce.state.pa.us
• Workforce Investment Information Notice 3-02 dated January 8, 2003 regarding Guidelines to moving Pa CareerLink and Partners-found on the PA workforce website: www.paworkforce.state.pa.us
• Workforce Investment Information Notice 2-02 dated January 8, 2003 regarding Guidelines to moving Pa CareerLink and Partners-found on the PA workforce website: www.paworkforce.state.pa.us
• Workforce Investment Information Notice 10-01 dated July 17, 2002 regarding Career Resource Area Technology Policy-found on the PA workforce website: www. paworkforce.state.pa.us
• Workforce Investment Information Notice 3-05 dated June 20, 2006 regarding Competitive procurement of Youth Services for LWIA Program Operators, LWIBS and their Local Youth Councils -found on the PA workforce website: www.paworkforce.state.pa.us
• Workforce Investment Information Notice 2-04 dated April 27, 2005 regarding policies and procedures for grants awarded to Local Workforce Investment Areas, non-profit organizations, private-for-profit businesses and Local Education Agencies -found on the PA workforce website: www.paworkforce.state.pa.us
• Workforce Investment Information Notice 8-02 Change 1 dated December 12, 2003 regarding development and operation of Project Gate-found on the PA workforce website: www.paworkforce.state.pa.us
• Workforce Investment Information Notice 8-02 Change 2 dated June 7, 2004 regarding development and operation of Self-Assistance Program and Project Gate-found on the PA workforce website: www.paworkforce. state.pa.us
• Workforce Investment Information Notice 4-99 Change 1 dated November 4, 2002 regarding core intensive training, optional and youth services by program charts-found on the PA workforce website: www. paworkforce.state.pa.us
• Workforce Investment Information Notice 3-99 Change 2 dated November 4, 2002 regarding guidance information on Title I WIA eligibility criteria for registration and WIA acceptable eligibility verification-found on the PA workforce website: www.paworkforce.state.pa.us
• Workforce Investment Information Notice 1-98 Change 2 dated January 30, 2004 regarding WIA participant questions and answers-found on the PA workforce website: www.paworkforce.state.pa.us
• Workforce Investment Information Notice 9-02 dated January 8, 2003 regarding WIA performance measures-found on the PA workforce website: www. paworkforce.state.pa.us
• Workforce Investment Information Notice 11-02 dated January 22, 2003 regarding Labor Exchange and Veterans Employment Training Service Performance Measures-found on the PA workforce website: www. paworkforce.state.pa.us
• Workforce Investment Information Notice 3-01, Change 2 dated May 23, 2003 regarding Revised Team Pa CareerLink Employment Services Policies and Procedures-found on the PA workforce website: www. paworkforce.state.pa.us
• Workforce Investment Information Notice 1-01 dated August 9, 2001 regarding definitions of levels of Pa CareerLink registration Services Policies and Procedures-found on the PA workforce website: www.paworkforce.state.pa.us
• Workforce Investment Information Notice 2-01 Change 1 dated July 21 2003 regarding revisions of WIIN 2-01 for Staff-Assisted Registration for Employment Services-found on the PA workforce website: www. paworkforce.state.pa.us
• Workforce Investment Information Notice 6-01 dated May 15, 2002 regarding combined business plan/agreement process-found on the PA workforce website: www.paworkforce.state.pa.us
• Workforce Investment Information Notice 5-01 Change 1 dated May 7, 2002 regarding government agreement revisions and cost allocation and resource agreement changes-found on the PA workforce website: www. paworkforce.state.pa.us
• Workforce Investment Information Notice 3-00 Change 1 dated November 2, 2004 regarding guidance to local Workforce Investment Boards and their Youth Councils on the Workforce Investment Act of 1998, federal regulations and state policies found on the PA workforce website: www.paworkforce.state.pa.us
• Workforce Investment Information Notice 2-00 Change 2 dated March 2, 2004 regarding—Financial Management Technical Assistance Guide- found on the PA workforce website: www.paworkforce.state.pa.us
• Workforce Investment Information Notice 3-03 dated July 13, 2004 regarding guidance to Local Workforce investment Boards on membership, certification and compliance with the Workforce Investment Act and state policies-found on the PA workforce website: www. paworkforce.state.pa.us
• Workforce Investment Information Notice 2-03 Change 1 dated October 8, 2003 regarding Commonwealth's revised Local Workforce investment Board staffing policy found on the PA workforce website: www. paworkforce.state.pa.us
• Workforce Investment Information Notice 4-00 dated July 27, 2001 regarding LWIA designations in prescribed formats-found on the PA workforce website: www.paworkforce.state.pa.usMinimum Wage Advisory Board
• Analysis of the Pennsylvania Minimum Wage Increases in 2010.Office of Vocational Rehabilitation
• The OVR Annual Report—Sam Cost (717-772-1658).
• OVR Combined Agency State Plan Update—Sam Cost (717-787-1658)
• Employment Services for Persons with Disabilities—David Baum (717-787-5518)
• The OVR Rehabilitation Services Handbook— Nesta Livingston (717-783-6382)
• OVR Transition Pamphlet—Wendy Patterson (717-787-6695)
• OVR—Transition From Substance Abuse to Recovery and Work (A Guide for Vocational Rehabilitation) Dana Baccanti (717-772-1656)
• Getting Your Business Ready for ADA—ADA Questions—David Baum (717-787-5518)State Workers' Insurance Fund
• Injury Hotline Reporting Sticker
• Employee Information for reporting of Work Related Injuries
• Workers' Compensation Employee Notice
• SWIF District Office Map and Directory
• Notice of Employer W/C coverage with SWIF (English & Spanish)
• SWIF Information Pamphlet
• ''You as a Witness'' in a Workers' Comp. Proceeding
• Benefits of Early Reporting of Injuries
• State Workers' Insurance Fund ''Checklist''
• SWIF's Early Return to Work Program
• Telephonic Reporting Questionnaire
• ''21 day rule'' Reporting guideline letter
• SWIF Safety Policy and Program Outline
• Certified Safety Committee Addendum
• Governor's Initiative on Workplace Safety, Pennsafe
• Drug Free Pennsylvania Packet
• Claimant Authorization for Direct Deposit of SWIF Benefits Notice of subrogation lien against a third-party recovery under Section 319 of the Workers' Compensation ActBureau of Workers' Compensation
• Workers' Compensation Rate Schedules. Revised January 2011. BWC Website: www.dli.state.pa.us (''Workers' Compensation'')
• Independent Review Examination Physician's Listing. Updated Monthly. BWC Website: www.dli.state.pa.us (''Workers' Compensation'')
• 2008 Medical Access Study Executive overview. Updated July 2010. BWC Website: www.dli.state.pa.us (''Workers' Compensation'')
• Claim Petition for Additional Compensation from the Subsequent Injury Fund Pursuant to Section 306.1 of the Workers' Compensation Act. Updated February 2010. BWC Website: www.dli.state.pa.us (''Workers' Compensation'')
• News & Notes (A Bureau of Workers' Compensation Public Newsletter). Published May, 2011. BWC Website: www.dli.state.pa.us (''Workers' Compensation'')
• Employer's Guide to Workers' Compensation Insurance in Pennsylvania (A folder which includes: An Employer's Overview, A Guide to Loss Cost Multipliers, A Guide to Classification Codes and other workers' compensation information of interest to employers). Updated January 2011.
Contact: Information Services Helpline (717-772-3702)
• Workers' Compensation and Workplace Safety Annual Report BWC Website: www.dli.state.pa.us (''Workers' Compensation'')
• Report of Insurer/Self-Insured Employer Performance. Revised March 8, 2011. BWC Website: www.dli.state. pa.us (''Workers' Compensation'')
• Work Injuries & Illnesses Report (Annual Statistical Publication). Updated January 2011. BWC Website: www.dli.state.pa.us (''Workers' Compensation'')
• Frequently Asked Questions Workers' Compensation BWC Website: www.dli.state.pa.us (''Workers' Compensation'')
• Frequently Asked Questions Health Care Services Review BWC Website: www.dli.state.pa.us (''Workers' Compensation'')
• Frequently Asked Questions Workplace Safety Committee Certification Program BWC Website: www.dli. state.pa.us (''Workers' Compensation'')
• Office of Adjudication Petition Count BWC Website: www.dli.state.pa.us (''Workers' Compensation'')
• Obtaining WC Hearing Transcripts BWC Website:
www.dli.state.pa.us (''Workers' Compensation'')
• Medicare Policy: Evaluation and Approval of WC Lump Sum Settlements BWC Website: www.dli.state.pa.us (''Workers' Compensation'')
• Accommodation Requests BWC Website: www.dli. state.pa.us (''Workers' Compensation'')
• Lawyer Referral Service Information (Web guideline) BWC Website: www.dli.state.pa.us (''Workers' Compensation'')
• Appeal Forms and Their Instructions BWC Website: www.dli.state.pa.us (''Workers' Compensation'')
• Compromise & Release Form. Updated February 1, 2011. BWC Website: www.dli.state.pa.us (''Workers' Compensation'')
• Informal Conference Request Form BWC Website:
www.dli.state.pa.us (''Workers' Compensation'')
• Subpoena Form. Revised October 31, 2010. BWC Website: www.dli.state.pa.us (''Workers' Compensation'')
• Alternative Dispute Resolution Pamphlet BWC Website: www.dli.state.pa.us (''Workers' Compensation'')Workers' Compensation Appeals Board
(Contact: William Trusky 717-783-7838)
• LICB-25/26, Appeal From Judge's Findings of Fact and Conclusions of LawInterpreter Law, Act 172 of 2006
(Contact: Richard Lengler 717-783-9276)
• Model Voir Dire for Qualifying a Non-Certified Sign Language Interpreter or Transliterator
• Model Voir Dire for Qualifying a Non-Certified Foreign Language Interpreter
• Suggested Oath
• Pennsylvania Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct for Interpreters
• Presiding Officer Checklist
• Interpreter Checklist
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Interpreter's Law Guide
http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt?open=514&objID=614764&mode=2Office of Unemployment Compensation Benefits
(Contact: Terri Smith 717-772-1478)
www.uc.pa.gov
• DUA-5 Disaster Unemployment Assistance
• UC-33 UC Services, Unemployment Compensation Service Centers
• UC-98 A Quick Reference Guide for UC
• UC-98(ESP) A Quick Reference Guide for UC (Spanish)
• UC-700 UC Claims Poster (Private Employers)
• UC-700(ESP) UC Claims Poster (Spanish)
• UC-700A UC Claims Poster (State Employers)
• UC-701 UC Reduction of Benefits poster
• UC-701 ESP UC Reduction of Benefits poster (Spanish)
• UC-704 Poster Filing for Unemployment Benefits Online
• UC-704(ESP) Poster Filing for Unemployment Benefits Online (Spanish)
• UC-705 Poster UC Services
• UC-705 (ESP) Poster UC Services
• UC-725 UC Bookmark (English-Spanish)
• UC-1609 How to Apply for UC benefits (State Employers)
• UC-1609P How to Apply for UC benefits (Private Employers)
• UCP-1 PA UC Handbook
• UCP-1 (ESP) PA UC Handbook (Spanish)
• UCP-8 State Unemployment Compensation and Supplemental Unemployment Benefit Plans
• UCP-9 Unemployment Compensation Extended Benefits (EB) Period Beginning February 2009
• UCP-9 (ESP) Unemployment Compensation Extended Benefits (EB) Period Beginning February 2009 (Spanish)
• UCP-11A Trade Act of 2002
• UCP-11A (ESP) Trade Act of 2002 (Spanish)
• UCP-11B Trade and Globalization Adjustment Assistance Act of 2009
• UCP-11B (ESP) Trade and Globalization Adjustment Assistance Act of 2009
• UCP-16 UC for Reimbursable Employers
• UCP-18 UC Appeals Information
• UCP-18 (ESP)-UC Appeals Information (Spanish)
• UCP-22 RFC for Contributory Employers
• UCP-24 Support Withholding from UC
• UCP-25 Employee Unemployment Compensation Withholdings
• UCP-26 Emergency Unemployment Compensation (EUC) Program
• UCP-26 (ESP) Emergency Unemployment Compensation (EUC) Program (Spanish)
• UCP-36 Employers' Reference Guide to Unemployment Compensation
• UCP-37 Your Unemployment Benefit Guide
• UCP-37 Your Unemployment Benefit Guide (Spanish)
• UCP-39 UC Services for Employers
• UCP-41 UC Eligibility Issues
• UCP-41 (ESP) UC Eligibility Issues (Spanish)
• UCP-42 (ES-2762) UC Employer RightsOffice of Unemployment Compensation Benefits —Discontinued Non-Regulatory Documents
• UCP-28 Services Provided by Pennsylvania Teleclaims
• UCP-11 Assistance for Workers under Trade Act of 1974.
• UCP-11(ESP) Assistance for Workers under Trade Act of 1974Office of Unemployment Compensation Tax Services
• PA- 100 Pennsylvania Enterprise Registration Form and Instructions
• UCP-7: The Problem of ''Localized'' and ''Nonlocalized'' Employment
• UCP-16: UC for Reimbursable Employers
• UCP-18: UC Appeals Information
• UCP-18 (ESP): Compensación por Desempleo
• UCP-22: Relief From Charges for Contributory Employers Questions and Answers
• UCP-25: PA Employee UC Withholdings
• UCP-30: PA UC—Preparing for your UC Audit
• UCP-32: Employee or Independent Contractor?
• UCP-34: PA UC Tax Clearance Program
• UCP-35: Family Employment
• UCP-36: Employer's Reference Guide to UC
• UCP-36 (Insert): PA UC Solvency Tax Information
• UCP-38: Internet Filing of Quarterly Reports for UC (Forms UC-2/2A) & Electronic Payment of Contributions via Electronic Funds Transfer
• UCP-39: Pennsylvania Unemployment Compensation Services for Employers
• UCP-40: Controlling UC Costs for Contributory Employers
• UCP-41: Unemployment Compensation Eligibility Issues
• UCP-41 (ESP): Compensacion de Desempleo Puntos de Derecho
• UC Issues Update NewsletterBureau of Labor Law Compliance
Contact: Eric Ramsey, Acting Director (717-787-3681)
• Apprenticeship and Training Act
• Apprenticeship and Training Program Overview
• Child Labor Law
• Child Labor Complaint Form
• Application for Permit for Employment of a Minor in Theatrical and Other Performances
• Newspaper Carriers
• Equal Pay Law
• Industrial Homework Law
• Medical Fee Act
• Minimum Wage Act
• Overtime Rules in Pennsylvania
• Wage Payment and Collection Law
• Personnel File Inspection Act
• Prevailing Wage Act
• Wage Rate Submittal Form
• Seasonal Farm Labor Act
• Underground Utility Line Protection Act
• Prevailing Wage Statistics and Collections
• Labor Standards Statistics and Collections
• Prevailing Wage Rate Determination Search
• Prevailing Wage Determination Request
• Prevailing Wage Act
• Prevailing Wage Regulations
• Current Labor & Industry debarment list
• Certified Payroll Certificate
• Apprenticeship and Training Act
• Apprenticeship and Training Regulations
• Apprenticeship and Training Program Overview
• Wage Rate Submittal Form
• Prevailing Wage Complaint Form
• Electronic Online Version
• Printer Friendly (PDF Download)
• Spanish Version (PDF Download)
• Labor & Industry Road Construction Interpretation
• Definitions for 29 County Building Construction Laborers
• Definitions for 29 County Heavy, Highway Construction Laborers
• Definitions for 7 County Building Construction Operators
• Definitions for 22 County Building Construction Operators
• Definitions for 29 County Heavy Equipment Operators
• Definitions for 29 County Highway Construction Operators
• Definitions for 33 County Building Laborers
• Definitions for 33 County Heavy & Highway Laborers
• Definitions for 33 County Building Operators
• Definitions for 33 County Heavy & Highway Operators
• Definitions for 5 County Building Laborers
• Definitions for 5 County Heavy & Highway Laborers
• Definitions for 5 County Building, Heavy, Highway Operators
• Asbestos Removal—Asbestos Worker/Laborer
• Truck Driver (Building, Heavy, Highway)
• Painters (Building, Heavy, Highway)
• Mandatory Workplace Postings for Minimum Wage and Prevailing Wage.
• Updated minimum wage notification.
• Updated minimum wage frequently asked questions.
• Updated minimum wage statement of policy.
• Act 102 Prohibition of Excessive Overtime in Health Care Act Frequently Asked Questions
• Act 102 Prohibition of Excessive Overtime in Health Care Act PowerPoint
• Act 102 Prohibition of Excessive Overtime in Health Care Act Complaint Form
• Act 102 Prohibition of Excessive Overtime in Health Care Act General Overview
• Regulations Governing the Employment of Minors in Performances
• Engineering, Testing or Inspection Services
• Act 72 Construction Workplace Misclassification Act Workplace Poster in English and Spanish
• Act 72 Construction Workplace Misclassification Act Complaint Form in English and Spanish
• Act 72 Construction Workplace Misclassification Act Summary in English and Spanish
• Act 72 Construction Workplace Misclassification Act Copy of LawBureau of Occupational and Industrial Safety
Technical International Building Code 2003 Advisories
Contact: Edward L. Leister, Director, BOIS (717-783-6304)
• Advisory on Sections 302.1.1 and 302.2—Incidental use areas and accessory use areas. Issued March 3, 2005
• Advisory on Sections 310.1 and 310.2—Residential care facilities with 6-16 occupants. Issued April 1, 2005.
• Advisory on Section 404.8—Travel distance. Issued October 29, 2004.
• Advisory on Section 707.2—Shaft enclosure required (Exception 7). Issued March 3, 2005.
• Advisory on Section 1014.1—Exit or exit access doorways required. Issued October 29, 2004.
• Advisory on Section 1016.5—Corridor Continuity. Issued October 29, 2004.
• Advisory on Section 1019.1—Enclosures required (Exceptions 8 and 9). Issued March 3, 2005.
• Advisory on Sections 3409.3 and 3409.6 (and IEBC sections 812.5 and 506.2)—Accessibility requirements applicable to changes of group or occupancy and alterations. Issued March 3, 2005. Revised and re-issued January 8, 2007.
• Advisory ''S'' (Storage) versus ''U'' (Utility and Miscellaneous Use) classification and use. Issued June 30, 2005. Revised January 9, 2008.
• Technical International Building Code 2006 Advisories
Contact: Edward L. Leister, Director, BOIS (717-783-6304)
• Advisory on Section 310.1 and 310.2—Residential care facilities with 6-16 occupants. Issued April 1, 2005. Revised January 26, 2007.
• Advisory on Section 404.8—Travel Distance. Issued October 29, 2004. Revised January 26, 2007.
• Advisory on Section 707.2—Shaft enclosure required (Exception 7)—Issued March 3, 2005. Revised January 26, 2007.
• Advisory on Section 1007.1—Accessible Means of Egress Required—Issued July 16, 2008.
• Advisory on Section 1007.6—Areas of Refuge—Issued July 16, 2008.
• Advisory on Section 1008.1.3.4—Access-controlled Egress Doors—Issued January 30, 2008.
• Advisory on Section 1015.1—Exit and exit access doorways required. Issued October 29, 2004. Revised January 26, 2007.
• Advisory on Section 1017.5—Corridor continuity. Issued October 29, 2004. Revised January 26, 2007.
• Advisory on Section 1020.1—Enclosures required. Issued March 3, 2005. Revised January 26, 2007.
• Advisory on Section 1020.1—Enclosures required (Exceptions 8 and 9). Issued March 3, 2005. Revised January 26, 2007.
• Advisory on Section 1020.1.5—Discharge identification barrier. Issued January 30, 2008.
• Advisory on Sections 3409.4 and 3409.7 (and IEBC sections 912.8 and 605.2)—Accessibility requirements applicable to changes of group or occupancy and alterations. Issued March 3, 2005. Revised January 26, 2007.
• Advisory ''S'' (Storage) versus ''U'' (Utility and Miscellaneous Use) classification and use. Issued June 30, 2005. Revised January 9, 2008.
• Uniform Construction Code Advisories
Contact: Joseph P. Marchioni, Chief, UCC Division (717-346-2729)
• Accessibility-Only Plan Reviews and Inspections.
• Accessibility Requirements in Certain Townhouses. Revised June 8, 2007.
• Accessibility Requirements When Adding Non-Grade Level Floors. Revised March 24, 2011.
• Additions and Accessible Exits
• Building Code Official (BCO) Certification. Revised November 14, 2007.
• Certain Electrical Requirements with an Effective Date of 1/1/08.
• Ground Snow Loads. Revised June 28, 2007.
• Health Care Facilities Act
• Measuring Kitchen Base Cabinets for an ''Obstructed High Side Reach''
• Manufactured Housing
• Public Pools and Accessibility
• Recreational Cabin Exclusion
• Residential Care Facilities. Revised on July 12, 2010.
• Residential Sprinkler Installation
• Sprinkler System Shop Drawings
• ''State-Owned Buildings''
• Temporary Certificates of Occupancy and Accessibility
• Temporary Structures. Revised on January 19, 2011.
• Utility Service Connections
• Vending and Lottery Machine Reach RangesINDUSTRIAL BOARD
Contact: Donna Suskie Administrator (717-787-6114)
• Board description.
• Appeal/Variance/Extension of Time Procedures.
• Meeting Dates.
• FAQs
• LIIB 115 Fire and Panic Act form.
• LIIB 117 Uniform Construction Code form
• LIIB 118 Elevators and Other Lifting Devices form
• LIIB 119 Request for Industrial Board Plans form
• LIIB 121 Flammable and Combustible Liquids form
• LIIB 122 Liquefied Petroleum Gas form
• LIIB 303 Boiler form
• LIIB 305 Unfired Pressure Vessel formPENNSAFE
Contact: Thomas J. Ward, Director, (717-783-2071)
Right to Know Publications:
• PSF-4 Employee Workplace Notice
• PSF-5 What It's All About: PA Worker & Community RTK Act
• PSF-7 Employer Right to Know Information Packet—Hazardous Substance Survey Form (booklet)
• PSF-8 Compliance Materials for Public Sector Employers Hazardous Substance Survey Form (booklet)
• PSF-9 Occupational Exposure to Lead
• PSF-13 You Have a RTK: Public Sector Employees
• PSF-22Environmental Hazardous survey Form
• PSF-23 Compliance Checklist for Public Sector Employers
• PSF-25 You Have A RTK About Hazardous Chemicals In Your Community
• PSF-29 RTK Request for Information/Complaint Form
• PSF-30 RTK After The Inspection: What Happens Next?
• PSF-31 RTK Training Program For Public Sector Employers (Leaders Guide)
• PSF-32 RTK Training Workbook For Public Sector Employees
• PSF-33 RTK Steps to Processing an Inquiry
• PSF-34 RTK Training Guidelines for Public Sector Employers Workplace Safety Publications:
• PSF-11 WSC Technical Assistance Manual
• PSF-16A WSC Course Evaluation Form
• PSF-37-1 Safety Committee Training: Module 1 Safety Committee Dynamics
• PSF-37-2 Safety Committee Training: Module 2 Hazard Identification
• PSF-37-3 Safety Committee Training: Module 3 Accident Investigation
• PSF-37-4 Safety Committee Training: Module 4 Additional Resources, Certified Safety Committee Resources
• Guidance Manual PennSafe website: www.dli.state. pa.us (Keywords: PATTS, HSSF)
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