State regulation § 2600.190(a) requires that in order for a non-medically licensed, certified, or registered staff person to administer certain medications, the staff person must complete a Department-approved Medication Administration Training course within the past two years. The Medication Administration Program is recognized by The Department of Human Services (DHS) and The Department of Aging (DOA) as the approved Medication Administration Training Program. The DHS Medication Administration model is managed and operated by the Office of Developmental Programs (ODP). ODP is responsible for delivering the approved Medication Administration curriculum to approved candidates who, in turn, become certified to teach the principles and guidelines for medication administration in facilities licensed under the Chapter 11, 2380, 2390, 2600, 2800, 3800, 6400 and 6600 regulations. Temples administers this program on behalf of ODP and also provides technical assistance for the safe administration of medications.

The Department of Human Services (DHS’s) Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has a responsibility to ensure the health and safety of the individuals it serves. One program used to safeguard health and safety is the Certified Investigator Training Program. The statewide Incident Management process requires certified investigators to conduct civil, regulatory and administrative investigations as specified in Bulletin No 6000-04-01, 55 Pa. CODE CH 6000 and 55 Pa. Code § 51.17. Incident Management and any future revisions made to the aforementioned bulletin or regulations. The incident management processes described in the said statement of policy specifies that civil, regulatory and administrative investigations at the provider, county and State levels are to be conducted by certified investigators. This ensures that all incidents that require an investigation receive a systematic investigation that meets established standards and uses investigatory techniques within the law. ODP will be administering the Certified Investigator Training Program through its Inter-governmental Agreement with Temple University. Temple University will deliver, maintain and make changes to existing training resources and curriculum when requested by ODP for a Certified Investigation Training Program. The Certified Investigator Training Program will include implementation, maintenance, support and ongoing content review and updates.