CBH encourages providers to review the Philadelphia Department of Public Health’s alert about the use of xylazine, a veterinary anesthetic and analgesic that has been increasingly found in samples of street drugs throughout Philadelphia. Reference: PDPH Health...
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Philadelphia Public Health Advisory: Increase in New HIV Diagnoses Among Injectable Drug Users
CBH encourages providers to review the Philadelphia Department of Public Health’s advisory about recent increases in new HIV diagnosis among people who inject drugs. The advisory includes information about the increase and recommendations for testing, reporting,...
DBHIDS Heat Safety Policy Update
As the warm weather returns, DBHIDS has released an updated heat safety policy. Along with this policy, a collection of flyers, resources, and checklists is included. The policy itself contains safety requirements for the following DBHIDS-funded programs: Residential...
Governor Wolf Signs Renewal Of COVID-19 Disaster Declaration To Aid In Recovery
On May 20, 2021, Governor Tom Wolf signed a renewal of the Proclamation of Disaster Emergency for the COVID-19 pandemic. The renewed emergency disaster declaration provides for increased support to state agencies involved in the continued response to the virus and...
DBHIDS Provider Notice: Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)
To read the DBHIDS notice, click here.
Philadelphia Health Commissioner Issues Guidance On Health Care Worker Definition For COVID-19 Vaccine
The Philadelphia Department of Public Health released a letter offering guidance on the definition of a Healthcare Worker, regarding COVID-19 vaccination program planning. The letter defines a Healthcare Worker as a person who delivers care or services to patients, as...
DBHIDS COVID-19 Vaccination Update
On January 12, 2021, DBHIDS Commissioner Dr. Jill Bowen released an update regarding COVID-19 vaccinations. Per the update, in order to maintain the most accurate and up-to-date information every step of the way, DBHIDS is aligning all actions concerning vaccinations...
Philadelphia DBHIDS HIPAA Breach Update
To read the latest update on the HIPAA breach, click here.
Mayor Announces Resignation Of DBHIDS Commissioner David T. Jones
PHILADELPHIA – Mayor Kenney today accepted the resignation of David T. Jones, Commissioner of the Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services (DBHIDS). The Mayor has named DBHIDS Deputy Commissioner Jill Bowen as Acting Commissioner while a...
Philadelphia DBHIDS HIPAA Breach Update
View official DBHIDS update here. The Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services (“DBHIDS”) is posting this notice to alert individuals that their personal health information may have been compromised as a result of a cybersecurity attack....
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