NOTICES
GOVERNOR'S OFFICE
Catalog of Nonregulatory Documents
[49 Pa.B. 4211]
[Saturday, August 10, 2019]Under Executive Order 1996-1, agencies under the jurisdiction of the Governor must catalog and publish nonregulatory documents such as policy statements, guidance manuals, decisions, rules and other written materials that provide compliance related information. The following compilation is the twenty-third list of the nonregulatory documents.
This catalog is being provided to ensure that the public has complete access to the information necessary to understand and comply with state regulations. We have made every effort to ensure that the catalog includes all documents in effect as of July 23, 2019; however, due to the breadth and changing nature of these documents, we cannot guarantee absolute accuracy. Facilitating access to information is important to enhancing the partnership between the regulated community and the State.
Office of ADMINISTRATION (OA)
Editor's Note: The Index of Issuances, Manual M210.3, issued by the Governor's Office of Administration, Directives Management System, includes Executive Orders, Management Directives and Manuals. New or revised documents to the Index are published monthly in the Pennsylvania Bulletin and the entire index is revised yearly in the Pennsylvania Code.
Department of AGING
The following is a catalog of current nonregulatory documents for the Pennsylvania Department of Aging. Documents dating prior to 2012 have been excluded but can often be found under the Publications & Reports section of the Department's website at www.aging.pa.gov.
I. LEGAL DECISIONS
Contact: Neeka Jones, Chief Counsel
Office of Chief Counsel• Reynolds v. Department of Aging, 570 A.2d 1373 (Pa. Commw. 1990).
• Pennsylvania Department of Aging v. Lindbergh, 469 A.2d 1012 (Pa. 1983).
• Suburban/Bustleton v. Department of Aging, 579 A.2d 426 (Pa. Commw. 1990).
• McGuire v. Department of Aging, 592 A.2d 830 (Pa. Commw. 1991).
• Dickey v. Department of Aging, 615 A.2d 990 (Pa. Commw. 1992).
• In the Interest of M.B., 686 A.2d 87 (Pa. Commw. 1996).
• Calabro v. Department of Aging, 689 A.2d 34 (Pa Commw. 1997).
• Calabro v. Department of Aging, 698 A.2d 596 (Pa. 1997).
• Schaffren v. Philadelphia Corporation for Aging, 1997 U.S. Dist. Lexis 17493 (M.D. Pa., 1997).
• Scanlon v. Department of Aging, 739 A.2d 635 (Pa. Commw. 1999).
• Peek v. Department of Aging, 873 A.2d (Pa. Commw. 2005).
• Silo v. Commonwealth, 886 A.2d 1193 (Pa. Commw. 2005). • Commonwealth v. TAP Pharmaceutical Products, Inc., 885 A.2d 1127 (Pa. Commw. 2005).
• Christian Street Pharmacy v. Department of Aging—unreported Commonwealth Court Opinion—May 30, 2007.
• Christian Street Pharmacy v. Pa. Department of Aging, 946 A.2d 798 (Pa. Commonwealth Court, April 10, 2008).
• Commonwealth v. TAP Pharmaceutical Products, et al., 212 MD 2004.
• Commonwealth v. Janssen Pharmaceutical Inc. Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas, Case #002181.
• Peake v. Commonwealth, 132 A.3d 506 (Pa. Commw. 2015).II. INTERNAL GUIDELINES
Current Aging Program Directives
Contact: Dave Toth (717) 783-0508A. AREA AGENCY ON AGING ADMINISTRATION
• 13-01-01 Area Agency on Aging Program Requirements, Planning Allocations and Aging Services Block Grant Format for FY 2012-13 Amendment #1 • 13-01-02 Area Agency on Aging Program Requirements, Planning Allocations and reporting Requirements for Nursing Home Transition Program FY 2012-13 • 13-01-04 2012-13 Aging Block Grant Amendment #1: Funding Allocations • 13-01-05 Area Agency on Aging Program Requirements, Planning Allocations and Aging Services Block Grant Format for FY 2012-13 • 14-01-01 Area Agency on Aging Program Requirements, Planning Allocations And Aging Services Block Grant Format For FY 2013-2014-Revision #1 • 14-01-02 Options Services Reporting Instructions • 14-01-04 Area Agency on Aging Program Requirements, Planning Allocations and Reporting Requirements for the Title XIX Agreement for FY 2013-14 Revision #1 • 14-01-05 Area Agency on Aging Program Requirements, Planning Allocations and Aging Services Block Grant Format for FY 2013-14 Revision #2 • 15-01-01 FY 2014-15 Allocations • 15-01-02 OPTIONS Spending Plan • 15-01-03 Pennsylvania Link to Aging and Disability Resources clarifies program requirements, structure and funding for FY 2014-2015 Link program • 15-01-04 Area Agency on Aging Program Requirements, Planning Allocations and Reporting Requirements for the Title XIX Agreement, FY 2014-15 Revision #1 • 15-01-05 Area Agency on Aging Program Requirements, Planning Allocations and Aging Services Block Grant Format, FY 2014-2015 Revision #1 • 15-01-06 Administration • 15-01-07 Hearings and Appeals • 15-01-09 Assessment • 15-01-10 Block Grant FY 2014-15 Allocation Revision • 15-01-11 Title XIX Agreement FY 2014-15 Allocation Revision • 16-01-07 Title XIX Funding Revision No. 1 • 16-01-07 Attachment • 16-01-06 Cooperative Grant Agreement Allocation Revision No. 2 • 16-01-05 AAA 2016-20 Area Plan • 16-01-05 FAQs • 16-01-03 AAA Program Requirements, Planning Allocations & Reporting Requirements for Title XIX Agreement, FY 2015-2016 Revision #1 • 16-01-03 Attachment • 16-01-02 OPTIONS Services Reporting Instructions • 16-01-01 AAA Program Requirements, Planning Allocations & Aging Services Block Grant Format, FY 2015-2016 Revision #1 • 16-01-01 Attachment • 17-01-04 AAA Program Requirements, Planning Allocations and Title XIX Format for FY 2016-17 • 17-01-03 Program Requirements, Planning Allocations and Aging Services Block Grant Format for FY 2016-17 • 17-01-02 AAA Program Requirements, Planning Allocations and Title XIX Format for FY 2016-17 • 17-01-01 AAA Program Requirements, Planning Allocations and Aging Services Block Grant Format • 17-01-05 Issuance of Aging Service Policy and Procedure Manual Chapter IV: OPTIONS Program • 18-01-01 Cooperative Agreement Initial 2017-18 • 18-01-02 Area Agency on Aging Program Requirements, Planning Allocations and Title XIX Format for FY 2017-18 • 18-01-03 Area Agency on Aging Program Requirements, Planning Allocations and Aging Services Block Grant Format for FY 2017-18 Revision #2 • 19-01-01 Area Agency on Aging Program Requirements, Planning Allocations and Aging Services Block Grant Format for FY 2018-19 Revision #1 • 19-01-02 Area Agency on Aging (AAA) Program Requirements, Planning Allocations and Title XIX Format for FY 2018-19 (PDF). • 19-01-03 Area Agency on Aging Program Requirements, Planning Allocations and Aging Services Block Grant Format for FY 2018-19-Revision #2 B. CONGREGATE MEALS
• 15-03-01 Policies and Standards for Food Safety and Menu Compliance Monitoring • 15-03-02 Policies and Standards for the Department of Aging Nutrition Services C. SOCIALIZATION, RECREATION, EDUCATION & HEALTH PROMOTION
• 16-04-01 Older Americans Act Title IIID Funding For Evidence-Based Programs and Health & Wellness Program D. EMPLOYMENT SERVICES
• 12-05-02 Fiscal Year (FY) 12-13 Title V Allocation, Slot Level, Fiscal, Program and Reporting Requirements • 12-05-03 Fiscal Year (FY) 12-13 Amended SCSEP Allocations and Slot Levels • 13-05-01 Fiscal Year (FY) 13-14 Title V Allocation, Slot Level, Fiscal, Program and Reporting Requirements • 14-05-01 Fiscal Year (FY) 14-15 Title V Allocation, Slot Level, Fiscal, Program and Reporting Requirements • 15-05-01 Fiscal Year (FY) 14-15 SCSEP Funding Allocations • 16-05-01 Fiscal Year (FY) 15-16 SCSEP Funding • 16-05-02 Fiscal Year (FY) 16-17 Title V Allocation, Slot Level, Fiscal, Program and Reporting Requirements • 16-05-03 On-the-Job Experience Policy • 16-05-04 Standardized Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) Participant File Contents and Monitoring Policy • 17-05-02 Fiscal Year (FY) 17-18 Title V Allocations, Slot Level, Fiscal, Program and Reporting Requirements • 18-05-01 Final Fiscal Year 17-18 SCSEP Funding Allocations • 18-05-02 Fiscal Year 18-19 Title V Allocation, Slot Level, Fiscal, Program and Reporting Requirements • 18-05-03 SCSEP Revised Durational Limit Policy • 18-05-04 SCSEP Policies Governing Federal Holidays, necessary Sick Leave, Leave of Absence, Terminations, and Grivances (PDF) • 19-05-01 Fiscal Year (FY) 19-20 Title V Allocation, Slot Level, Fiscal, Program and Reporting Requirements E. PASSENGER TRANSPORTATION
• 14-07-01 Transportation Payer of Last Resort F. OMBUDSMAN
• 13-10-01 Upgrade to Statewide Reporting System Ombudsman Manager (Replaces 02-10-01) • 16-10-01 Long Term Care Ombudsman • 16-10-01 Regulation Compliance Manual • 16-10-01 Update to APD Memo G. ADULT DAY SERVICES
• 14-20-01 Older Adult Daily Living Centers Dually Licensed as an Adult Training Facility H. PROTECTIVE SERVICES INTAKE AND INVESTIGATION
• 15-24-01 RON Intake and Payment for Ages 18-59 • 16-24-01 Report of Need Notifications for Department of Health Licensed Facilities • 18-24-01 Revised Report of Need and Instructions (replaces any previous versions and instructions) • 17-24-01 Protective Services Quality Assurance and Monitoring Protocol • 19-24-01 Missing Persons Investigation Requirements • 19-24-02 Revisions to 18 Pa.C.S § 2713 (Neglect of a Care-Dependent Person), Including the Creation of § 2713.1 (Abuse of a Care-Dependent Person) and changes to the Investigation, Summary, and Assessment (IS&A) form I. DOMICILIARY CARE
• 13-25-01 2014 Domiciliary Care Payment to Provider • 15-25-01 2015 Domiciliary Care Payment to Provider • 16-25-01 2016 Domiciliary Care Payment to Provider • 17-25-01 2017 Domiciliary Care Payment to Provider • 17-25-02 2018 Domiciliary Care Payment to Provider • 18-25-01 2019 Domiciliary Care Payment to Provider III. POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL:
I. Administration
A. Directive— Issuance of Aging Service Policy & Procedure Manual Chapter I: Administration
B. Chapter—Chapter I: Administration
C. Definitions and Service Standards
• Appendix A. DefinitionsD. Documentation Requirements
N/AE. Forms
N/AF. SAMS Data Entry Requirements
N/AG. Regulations and Citations
N/AH. Resources
II. Hearings and Appeals
A. Directive—Issuance of Aging Service Policy & Procedure Manual Chapter II: Hearings & Appeals
B. Chapter—Chapter II: Hearings and Appeals
C. Definitions and Service Standards
N/AD. Documentation Requirements
N/AE. Forms
• Notice of Appeal Rights
• Consumer—Adverse Action Notice and Appeal Instructions
• Provider—Adverse Action Notice and Appeal InstructionsF. SAMS Data Entry Requirements
N/AG. Regulations and Citations
• Appendix C.1—6 Pa. Code Chapter 3—Hearings and AppealsOpens In A New Window
• Appendix C.3—6 Pa. Code Chapter 21—Domiciliary Care Services for AdultsOpens In A New WindowH. Resources
N/AIII. Assessment
A. Directive—Coming Soon
B. Chapter—Coming Soon
C. Definitions and Service Standards—Coming Soon
D. Documentation Requirements—Coming Soon
E. Forms
• Caregiver Assessment Tool (CAT)
• Caregiver Assessment Tool (CAT) Instructions
• Needs Assessment Tool (NAT)
• Needs Assessment Tool (NAT)Instructions
• Needs Assessment Tool Express (NAT-E)
• Needs Assessment Tool Express (NAT-E) Instructions
F. SAMS Data Entry Requirements—Coming Soon
G. Regulations and Citations—Coming Soon
H. Resources
• Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder Fact Sheet
• Intellectual Disability Fact Sheet
• Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Fact Sheet
• PTSD Fact Sheet
• Schizophrenia Fact Sheet
• Somatic Symptom Disorder Fact SheetAs of June 2017, the Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) are no longer the assessment agency for level of care determinations for individuals seeking eligibility for Medicaid funded nursing facility care or Long-Term Services and Supports. Aging Well PA, LLC, a subsidiary of the Pennsylvania Association of AAAs, under contract with the Department of Human Services, assumed responsibility for completing level of care determinations. In April of 2019, the Level of Care Determination tool was replaced with a new Functional Eligibility Determination tool administered by Aging Well PA, LLC. The administration of the Needs Assessment Tool, The Needs Assessment Tool—Express, and the newly created Caregiver Assessment Tool used for enrollment into Aging Services Programs remain the responsibility of the AAAs. The Assessment Chapter of the Aging Service Policy and Procedure Manual is currently in the process of being revised to reflect these changes.
IV. OPTIONS Program
A. Directive—Issuance of Aging Service Policy and Procedure Manual Chapter IV: OPTIONS Program
B. Chapter—Chapter IV: OPTIONS Program
C. Definitions and Service Standards
• Appendix A.1 OPTIONS Service StandardsD. Documentation Requirements
• Appendix B.1 OPTIONS Service Order Documentation RequirementsE. Forms
• Appendix C.1 OPTIONS Consumer Reimbursement: Self-Employed/Independent Contractor Declaration
• Appendix C.2 OPTIONS Consumer Reimbursement Form: Personal Care and Home Support
• Appendix C.3 OPTIONS Consumer Reimbursement Form: OtherF. SAMS Data Entry Requirements
• Appendix D.1 SAMS Data Entry RequirementsG. Regulations and Citations
• Appendix E.1 28 Pa. Code Chapter 601: Home Health Care Agencies
• Appendix E.2 28 Pa. Code Chapter 611: Home Care Agencies and Home Care Registries
H. Resources
• Appendix F.1 U.S. Citizen and Lawful Permanent Resident Requirements
• Appendix F.2 OPTIONS to MA Long-Term Services and Supports Transfer Process
• Appendix F.3 OPTIONS Cost Share Scale
• Appendix F.4 Financial Thresholds for Mandatory Medical Assistance Eligibility Determination Process
V. Care Management
A. Directive—Coming Soon
B. Chapter—Coming Soon
C. Definitions and Service Standards—Coming Soon
D. Documentation Requirements—Coming Soon
E. Forms—Coming Soon
F. SAMS Data Entry Requirements—Coming Soon
G. Regulations and Citations—Coming Soon
H. Resources—Coming Soon
VI. Caregiver Support Program
A. Directive—Issuance of Aging Service Policy and Procedure Manual Chapter VI: Caregiver Support Program
B. Chapter—Chapter VI: Caregiver Support Program
C. Definitions and Service Standards
• Appendix A.1 CSP Eligibility Quick Reference Chart
• Appendix A.2 CSP Program Service StandardsD. Documentation Requirements
N/AE. Forms
• Appendix C.1 CSP Conditions of Participation/Certificate of Accountability Form
• Appendix C.2 CSP Self-Employed/Independent Contractor Declaration Form
• Appendix C.3 Caregiver Reimbursement for Services and Supplies Form
• Appendix C.4 Caregiver Reimbursement for Personal Care and In-Home Respite FormF. SAMS Data Entry Requirements
• Appendix D.1 SAMS Data Entry RequirementsG. Regulations and Citations
• Appendix E.1 PA Caregiver Support Program Regulations
• Appendix E.2 Older American's Act
• Appendix E.3 PA Caregiver Support Act of 2011
H. Resources
• Appendix F.1 Acceptable Proof of PA Residency
• Appendix F.2 CSP Reimbursement Percentage Guide
• Appendix F.3 Resources for Caregivers of ChildrenIV. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE BULLETINS
• 06-20-01: Interim Licensure Process for Older Adult Daily Living Centers
• 06-20-02: Certificate of Occupancy Code for Older Adult Daily Living Centers
• 18-24-01: Adult Protective Services Payment Requirements
• 18-29-01: AAA/LIFE Program InterfaceV. COUNCIL ON AGING
Contact: Faith Haeussler, Executive Director
• Pennsylvania Council on Aging Bylaws
VI. PHARMACEUTICAL PROGRAM (PACE)
Contact: PACE Operations Division (717) 787-7313
• PACE Provider Manual
A. PROVIDER BULLETINS
• PPB-19-001 Non Par Labeler Code Bulletin • PPB-19-002 REVISED Non Par Labeler Code Bulletin • PPB-19-004 AutoCAT and WCSF Termination Bulletin 2-26-19 • PPB-19-005 PACE Valid Claim Data • PPB-19-006 PACE Medication Synchronization • PPB-18-001 Sensipar Bulletin PACE and CRDP • PPB-18-003 Carisoprodol Bulletin PACE • PPB-18-004 Standing Order for Naloxone Bulletin • PPB-18-005 Opioid Disaster Declaration • PPB-18-006 WEB PORTAL ENROLLMENT • PPB-18-007 NEW EDIT CRITERIA for BENZODIAZEPINES, SEDATIVE HYPNOTICS, MUSCLE RELAXANTS and OPIOIDS EFFECTIVE July 23, 2018 • PPB-18-008 New Edit Criteria for Opioid max duration effective Oct 10, 2018 • PPB-18-009 Non Par Labeler Code Bulletin • PPB-18-010 Benzodiazapines and Sedative Hypnotics MX bulletin • PPB-18-011 PACENET Income Limits Bulletin • PPB-18-012 PACE and SPBP Third Party Liability Recovery Project • PPB-18-013 PACE CRDP SPBP Get Help Now Campaign Bulletin • PPB-18-014 PACE and SPBP Third Party Liability Recovery Project FAQ Bulletin • PPB-18-015 Medicare Part D partner plans 2019 • PPB-18-016 Get Help Now Campaign Reminder Bulletin • PPB-17-001 Medicare Part D Partner Plans 2017 sent January 2017 • PPB-17-002 Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Drug Manufacturers' Rebate Program Non Participating Manufacturers—sent February 2017 • PPB-17-003 Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Rebate Program Non Participating Drug Manufacturers Revised—sent February 2017 • PPB-17-004 Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Rebate Program Non Participating Drug Manufacturers—Revision #2—sent March 2017 • PPB-17-005 Date of Birth Edit—sent June 2017 • PPB-17-006 Restricted Stimulants for PACE—sent May 2017 • PPB-17-007 Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Drug Manufacturers' Rebate Program Non Participating Manufacturers sent May 2017 • PPB-17-008 Short Cycle Claims Reprocessing sent May 2017 • PPB-17-009 Date of Birth Edit—UPDATE—sent May 2017 • PPB-17-010 DUR Edits—sent June 2017 • PPB-17-011 Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Drug Manufacturers' Rebate Program REVISION—sent June 2017 • PPB-17-012 DOB Bulletin Implementation • PPB-17-013 PACE CRDP SPBP2 Non participating Manufacturers Bulletin • PPB-17-014 PACE Dispensing Fee Revision Bulletin • PPB-17-015 PACE CRDP SPBP2 Non participating Manufacturers Bulletin • PPB-17-016 Surrounding State Edit Bulletin • PPB-17-017 Med D plans 2018 bulletin • PPB-16-001 Prescriber Edit Enhancement sent January 2016 • PPB-16-002 Prescriber Edit Enhancement: Implementation sent January 2016 • PPB-16-003 Part D Transition Period: Ending sent February 2016 • PPB-16-004 AstraZeneca Recall sent February 2016 • PPB-16-005 Rejected Reversal Recovery sent March 2016 • PPB-16-006 Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI) Implementation sent March 2016 • PPB-16-007 Update: Federal Upper Limits (FUL) sent March 2016 • PPB-16-008 Postponed Rejected Reversal Recovery sent March 2016 • PPB-16-009 Drug Manufacturers' Rebate Program Non Participating Manufacturer sent March 2016 • PPB-16-010 Mandatory Substitution sent April 2016 • PPB-16-011 Revised Audit Manual sent April 2016 • PPB-16-012 Compound Edit sent May 2016 • PPB-16-013 Update: Federal Upper Limits (FUL) sent April 2016 • PPB-16-014 DUR High Dose Edits sent May 2016 • PPB-16-015 New PACE Provider Agreement sent May 2016 • PPB-16-016 New PACE Legislation sent November 2016 • PPB-16-017 Drug Manufacturers' Rebate Program sent August 2016 • PPB-16-018 Short Term Opioid Edit sent September 2016 • PPB-16-019 Therapeutic Duplication Edit sent September 2016 • PPB-16-020 Drug Manufacturers Update sent September 2016 • PPB-15-001 New Edits Bulletin sent January 2015 • PPB-15-002 Medicare Part D Plan Information Bulletin sent January 2015 • PPB-15-003 FUL (Federal Upper Limits) Reimbursement Bulletin sent January 2015 • PPB-15-004 Alzheimer Disease Edits Bulletin sent February 2015 • PPB-15-005 Quantity Limits Bulletin sent March 2015 • PPB-15-006 Part D Plan Transition Period Bulletin sent March 2015 • PPB-15-007 System Upgrade Window Bulletin sent May 2015 • PPB-15-008 $4,000 Prescription Procedure Revision Bulletin sent June 2015 • PPB-15-009 Drug Manufacturers' Rebate Program Non Participating Manufacturers sent August 2015 • PPB-15-010 Praluent® (alirocumab) Injection sent August 2015 • PPB-15-011 Mandatory Substitution sent August 2015 • PPB-15-012 Prolia® (denosumab) Injection sent August 2015 • PPB-15-014 Levemir® (Insulin Detemir [rDNA Origin] Injection) Day's Supply sent September 2015 • PPB-15-015 Immunizations: Influenza Vaccine sent October 2015 • PPB-15-016 Drug Manufacturers' Rebate Program Non Participating Manufacturers sent September 2015 • PPB-15-017 2016 Edit Enhancements sent December 2015 • PPB-15-018 Cost Exceeds Maximum Edit Revision sent October 2015 • PPB-15-019 Prescriber Edit Enhancement sent December 2015 • PPB-15-020 Medicare Part D Partner Plans 2016 sent December 2015 • PPB-14-005 ProDUR Editing of Part D claims Bulletin sent September 2014 • PPB-14-006 ProDUR Edit Additions Bulletin sent September 2014 • PPB-14-007 FUL (Federal Upper Limit) Reprocessing Bulletin sent September 2014 • PPB-14-009 Non-participating Manufacturers Bulletin sent October 2014 • PPB-13-002 FUL Reimbursement Bulletin sent May 2013 • PPB-13-003 New DUR Edits Bulletin sent March 2013 • PPB-13-004 Rejected Reversals Bulletin sent April 2013 • PPB-13-005 NCPDP 7C Edit Bulletin sent March 2013 • PPB-13-006 Compound Enhancement Bulletin sent May 2013 • PPB-13-007 Non-Participating Manufacturers Bulletin sent May 2013 • PPB-12-001 Part D Plans with Agreements Bulletin sent January 2012 • PPB-12-002 D.|MF Postponement Bulletin sent March 2012 • PPB-12-003 PACE Implementation Bulletin sent April 2012 • PPB-12-004 Correct BIN number on secondary claims sent March 2012 • PPB-12-006 PACE Implementation reminder Bulletin sent April 2012 • PPB-12-007 PACE Portal Announcement Bulletin sent April 2012 • PPB-12-008 NCPD v5.1Denial Date Bulletin sent May 2012 • PPB-12-009 Prescriber NPI edit Bulletin sent May 2012 • PPB-12-010 4Rx Identifier Edit Bulletin sent June 2012 • PPB-12-013 Non-Participating Manufacturers Bulletin sent September 2012 • PPB-12-014 FUL (Federal Upper Limits) Bulletin sent October 2012 • PPB-12-015 Short Cycle Dispensing Bulletin sent October 2012 • PPB-12-016 Part D Plans for 2013 sent November 2012 • PPB-12-018 Pro DUR Bulletin sent November 2012 B. PHYSICIAN EDUCATIONAL TRAINING
• Evaluation and management of Alzheimer's Disease and related disorders
• Aggregating the evidence on antiplatelet drugs: A review of recent clinical trials
• Helping patients with COPD breathe easier: Integrating the latest evidence on chronic lung disease into primary care practice
• Preventing falls in the elderly: What primary care clinicians can do to reduce injury and death
• Acid Suppression Therapy: Neutralizing the Hype
• Managing pain in the elderly
• Managing pain without overusing opioids: Implementing safe, effective, and less risky analgesic strategies
• Weighing the evidence on obesity and its management
• Just a spoonful of medicine helps the sugar go down: Improving the management of type 2 diabetes
• Preventing overuse of antipsychotic drugs in nursing home care
• Evaluating and managing urinary incontinence
• Anticoagulation: a key strategy—slow(er), even if not steady, wins the race
• Heart failure: Managing risk and improving patient outcomes
• Managing type 2 diabetes: a spoonful of medicine helps the sugar go down, but there's more to it than that
• Lowering lipid levelsVIII. PROTECTIVE SERVICES
Contact: Denise Getgen, Director (717) 772-0184
• Older Adult Protective Services Guidance Tool
VII. EDUCATION & OUTREACH
Contact: Steve Rogers, Director (717) 783-7132
A. APPRISE
• Telecenter Manual
• Local Coordinator Manual
• Volunteer Program Management Manual
• APPRISE Volunteer Handbook
• APPRISE On-site Assessment Guide for Local Programs
• APPRISE On-site Assessment Guide for Regional Coordinators
• APPRISE Mentee Guide
• APPRISE Mentor GuideB. HEALTH & WELLNESS
• Health & Wellness Program Coordinator Manual
Department of AGRICULTURE
I. POLICY STATEMENTS
A. Bureau of Administrative Services
• Right-to-Know Procedures—Public Access to Information
Contact: Susan West (717) 787-5674B. Bureau of Food Assistance
• Allowable Uses of State Food Purchase Program Capital Asset Program (CAP) Monies
Contact: Sandy Hopple (717) 772-2693C. Bureau of Market Development
• Instructions for Completion of Application for Fairs Capital Improvement Matching Funds Grant
Contact: Tracy Barone (717) 772-3094D. State Horse Racing Commission
• Licensing Procedures and Standards for Applicants—Bureau of Harness Racing
Contact: Andrew Bender (717) 265-7751• Licensing Procedures and Standards for Applicants—Bureau of Horse Racing
Contact: Andrew Bender (717) 265-7751II GUIDANCE MANUALS
A. Bureau of Animal Health and Diagnostic Services
• Pennsylvania Animal Diagnostic Laboratory System User Guide
Contact: Dr. Kevin Brightbill (717) 705-1626• Pennsylvania Animal Diagnostic Laboratory System Fee Schedule
Contact: Deepanker Tewari (717) 787-8808B. Bureau of Dog Law Enforcement
• Standard Operating Procedures Manual
Contact: Kristen Donmoyer (717) 787-3062C. Bureau of Food Assistance
• Farmers Market Nutrition Program—Farmer/Vendor Procedure Manual
• Woman, Infants, and Children (''WIC'') FMNP Procedure Manual
• Self Declaration of Need: Income Poverty Guidelines for TEFAP, with USDA Nondiscrimination Statement
Contact: Sandy Hopple (717) 772-2693D. Bureau of Food Safety and Laboratory Services
• rBST Labeling Information
• Application to Install or Remodel a Milking System
• Supplement to a Farm Refrigerated Bulk Milk Storage Tank and/or a Precooler Installation Application
Contact: Sheri Morris (717) 787-4315• Open Air Markets Requirements for Food Protection within a Retail Food Facility
• Guidelines for the Preparation of Sushi Products
• Guidance for Labeling Packaged Foods in Retail Food Facilities
• Guidance Document: Permits Allowing the Sale of Raw Milk for Human Consumption
• Ground Beef and Fresh Sausage Manufacturing and Labeling/Deli Labeling
• Checklist for Mobile Food Facilities in PA
• Checklist for Temporary Food Facilities Operating with Permanent Licenses in PA
• Checklist for Retail Food Facilities Operating with Temporary Licenses in PA
• Current Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)—Food Establishment Checklist
• Canning of Acid, Acidified, or Fermented Foods and Beverages—Guidance for PA Commercial Food Processors
• Canning of Acid, Acidified, or Fermented Foods and Beverages—Guidance for PA Limited Food Establishments
• Guidelines for Apple Cider/Juice Processors in PA
• Guidelines for Maple Syrup Processors
• Kombucha Brewing and Bottling Guidelines—Hazard Controls and Preventive Controls for Safety
• Guidelines for Honey Processors in PA
• Honey Registration Guide
• Rabbit and Poultry Slaughter/Processing Requirements
• Rabbit Slaughtering Operations—Rabbit Health
• Application Packet for Food Establishments
• Hunters Sharing the Harvest—Deer Processor Application Packet
• Application Packet for Frozen Dessert License
• Application Packet for Limited Food Establishments
• Application Packet for Wholesale Shellfish Facility Plan Review
• Shared Facility Agreement
• Guidelines for Product Samples
• Service Animals Allowed—Booklet
• Sanitation and Food Safety in the Deli
• Ready-to-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food—Date Marking
• Labeling Requirements of Food Products at Retail Food Facilities—Unpackaged Food Portioned to Consumer Specifications • Labeling Requirements of Food Products at Retail Food Facilities—Unpackaged Food—Customer Self-Service
• Labeling Requirements of Food Products at Retail Food Facilities
• Guidance for Labeling Packaged Foods in Retail Food Facilities
• Eggs from Small Flock Producers
• Clean-Up for Vomiting and Diarrheal Event in Retail Food Facilities
• Mobile Food Facility Operation Guide—Guidelines for MFF Licensing—Permanent Licenses and Temporary Licenses
• Barbequing in PA
• Checklist for Retail Food Facilities Operating with Temporary Licenses in PA
• Pre-Operational Guide for Temporary Food Facilities with Temporary Licenses
• Specialized Processes at Retail
• Growing Sprouts in Retail Food Establishment—CFP Issues 02-0III-01 and 04-III-012
• ''Canned'' Food HACCP Decision Tree
• Reduced Oxygen Packaging (ROP) Policy and Procedures
• Consumer Food Safety for Emergencies
• Restaurants and Retail Food Stores Reopening after Flooding
• Emergency Guideline for Food Facilities during Boil Water Advisory and Other Public Notices
• Restaurant and Retail Food Facilities—Responding to a Power Outage
• Guidance for Loss of Water Service in Food Facilities
• Appendix ''N'' Variance Application Packet
Contact: Sheri L. Morris (717) 787-4315E. Bureau of Plant Industry
• Instructions for Licensing under the Pennsylvania Commercial Feed Law
• Instructions for Licensing under the Pennsylvania Fertilizer Act
• Directions for Renewing Specialty Fertilizer Registration in Pennsylvania
• Instruction for Licensing under the Pennsylvania Agricultural Liming Materials Act
• Commercial Feed Enforcement Action Matrix
Contact: David Dressler (717) 772-5216• Instructions for Licensing under the Pennsylvania Seed Act
Contact: Johnny Zook (717) 787-4894• Directions for Registering Pesticides in Pennsylvania
• Experimental Pesticides Use Permits
Contact: Daniel Duer (717) 772-5211• Grower Record Keeping Guidelines for Pesticides Applications made under an Emergency Exemption
• Instructions for Licensing under the Pennsylvania Soil and Plant Amendment Act
• Directions for Soil and Plant Amendment Registration in Pennsylvania
Contact: David Dressler (717) 772-5216• IPM for Pennsylvania Schools: A How-To Manual
Contact: Sarah Pickel (717) 772-5227• Guidelines for Handling and Disposal of Flood Damaged Grain and Other Crop
Contact: Erin Bubb (717) 772-5215F. Bureau of Ride and Measurement Standards
• Amusement Ride Operators' and Attendants' Manual
Contact: Walt Remmert (717) 787-9089G. Pennsylvania State Conservation Commission
• Best Management Practices Manual for Pennsylvania Livestock and Poultry Operations
Contact: Karl Brown (717) 787-8821• Resource Enhancement and Protection Program (REAP)—Program Guidelines and Application
Contact: Joel Semke (717) 705-4032• Odor Management Guidance and Technical Manual
• Odor Best Management (BMPs) for Facility Odor Management
• Odor Management Plan (OMP) Standard Plan Template
• Odor Management Vegetative Buffer Standard
Contact: Karl Dymond (570) 836-2181, ext. 3030• Guidelines for the Agricultural Conservation Technical Assistance Program
• Guidelines for the Agricultural Conservation Easement Conservation District Administrative Support Program
• Special Project Guidelines—''Building for Tomorrow'' Leadership Development Program
• Special Project Guidelines—Ombudsman Program
• Special Project Guidelines—Pennsylvania Envirothon Education Scholarship Program
Contact: Johan Berger (717) 772-4189• Pennsylvania's Nutrient Management Act Technical Manual
• Nutrient Management Program Administrative Manual
Contact: Frank Schneider (717) 705-3895• Dirt, Gravel, and Low Volume Roads Maintenance Program—Policy
Contact: Roy Richardson (717) 787-2103H. State Horse Racing Commission
• Guidelines for Medications in Racehorses—Bureau of Harness Racing
• Guidelines for Medications in Racehorses—Bureau of Horse Racing
Contact: Jason Klouser (717) 705-1626III. INTERNAL GUIDELINES
A. Bureau of Animal Health and Diagnostic Services
• Bureau of Animal Health and Diagnostic Service Policy and Field Personnel Guidance Field Personnel Involvement in Animal Cruelty Investigations
Contact: Dr. Kevin Brightbill (717) 705-1626B. Bureau of Farmland Preservation
• Checklist for Review of an Agricultural Conservation Easement Purchase Recommendation
• Checklist for Evaluation of a County Agricultural Conservation Easement Purchase Program
Contact: Douglas M. Wolfgang (717) 783-3167C. Bureau of Food Safety and Laboratory Services
• Summary of Enforcement Requirements for Violations of Bacterial Count, Somatic Cell Count and Antibiotic Residue Tests for Individual Milk Producer Samples
• Clarification of Enforcement Policy for a Producer Utilizing Two Bulk Milk Tanks
• Producer Record Transfer Program
• Tolerances for Egg Quality, below which a Warning Letter shall be issued to a store
• Tolerances for Egg Quality, below which Seizure of Eggs will be made at a store
• Tolerances for Egg Quality, below which Prosecution will be initiated against a store • Tolerances for Egg Quality, below which Seizure of Eggs will be made at a plant
• Implementation Guidance for the Consumer Advisory Provision of the PA Food Code
• Potentially Hazardous Food Determination Enforcement Guidance: Frozen Dessert Law—Pasteurization Requirements for Dry Frozen Yogurt Mixes that contain Allowed Live Yogurt Cultures
• Inspection Requirement Guidelines for Farmers Markets and Stands
• Expired Food Products at Retail Sale
Contact: Sheri Morris (717) 787-4315D. Bureau of Market Development
• Agricultural Fair Program State Premium Guideline Book
• Healthy Farms and Healthy Schools Program—Program Objectives
• PATH to Organic Program
Contact: Laura England (717) 783-8462E. Bureau of Plant Industry
• Plant Pest Act Enforcement Action Penalty Matrix
Contact: Dana Rhodes (717) 772-5205• Fertilizer Enforcement Action Penalty Matrix
• Soil and Plant Amendment Enforcement Action Penalty Matrix
Contact: David Dressler (717) 772-5216• Pesticide Enforcement Action Penalty Matrix
Contact: Don Gilbert (717) 772-5214• Seed Enforcement Action Penalty Matrix
Contact: Johnny Zook (717) 787-4894IV. OTHER
A. Bureau of Food Safety and Laboratory Services
• Industry Responsibilities with respect to Broken Seals
Contact: Sheri Morris (717) 787-4315• Hot and Cold Holding of Foods
• Guidelines for Maple Syrup Operations
Contact: Sheri L. Morris (717) 787-4315• A Retailer's Guide to Assuring Shelf Egg Safety & Quality
• Safe Handling of Eggs
• Safe Handling of Fresh Fruits & Vegetables
Contact: Sheri Morris (717) 787-4315B. Bureau of Plant Industry
• Pennsylvania Pesticide Hypersensitivity Registration Information
Contact: Len Brylewski (717) 772-5212• Manufacture and Distribution of Raw Milk or Raw Milk Products for an Agronomic Purpose other than for Human Consumption
Contact: Erin K. Bubb (717) 772-5215
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