Updated Covid-19 Data from OPWDD:
- The following Covid-19 related data was conveyed to us on a call with OPWDD this afternoon regarding the rate of infection and deaths in the I/DD population:
- Covid-19 positive cases – 1,926
- Covid-19 deaths - 276
- 90% of deaths occurring in downstate region – NYC/Rockland/Westchester/Orange/Nassau/Suffolk
- 85% were 50 years of age or older
- 63% men
- 37% women
- 80% of deaths had a comorbidity diagnosis
PPE Responsibility in Self Direction:
- OPWDD has clarified that as the employer of record, Fiscal Intermediaries are responsible for purchasing the various forms of PPE required to safely serve individuals in the self-direction program as required by the Governor’s Executive Order. We expect official guidance clarifying this information to be provided.
Revised Billing Guidance from OPWDD:
Revised Staff Guidance Training from OPWDD for Agency Managers, Nurses, and Training Staff:
- A training opportunity focusing on the latest guidance issued by OPWDD on April 20th which was specific to management of Covid-19 in facilities is available from the State. Additional information and the links to sign up for the training can be found here.
#ApplaudDirectSupport:
- We continue to mention that we would like you to tweet out your support for the Direct Support Professionals who are on the front lines of the Covid-19 crisis by using the hashtag #ApplaudDirectSupport.
