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Certified Investigator

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The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has shared ODPANN 25-085. This communication announces the release of a new issue of the quarterly newsletter, The Certified Investigator (CI) Program Spotlight. The CI Program Spotlight, Volume 2, Issue 3, may be found by logging into MyODP and visiting the CI Program Spotlight Newsletter web page.

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) announced that registration is now open for the December Certified Investigator (CI) Forum. The Temple University Harrisburg Certified Investigator Program and ODP will be facilitating Forums for Certified Investigators and others involved in the incident investigation process.

Please see ODPANN 25-099 for information on how to register and other important details.

Tablet on a desk - Newsletter

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has shared ODPANN 25-085.  This communication announces the release of a new issue of the quarterly newsletter, The CI Program Spotlight. The CI Program Spotlight, Volume 2, Issue 3, may be found by logging into MyODP’s website and selecting the “CI Program Spotlight Newsletter” link.

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has shared ODPANN 25-080. The Temple University Harrisburg Certified Investigator Program and ODP will be facilitating Forums for Certified Investigators (CI) and others involved in the incident investigation process.

The next session date and time is Friday, September 12, 2025, from 10:00 am – 11:30 am. The topic will be “Death Investigation Discussion.”

Please view the announcement for registration details as well as information on how to submit questions for discussion.

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has shared ODPANN 25-077. All entities that complete investigations are required to conduct the Certified Investigator Peer Review (CIPR) process as outlined in the CIPR Manual. This course is offered as an opportunity to support entities to complete high-quality CI Peer Reviews that help mitigate risks to individuals receiving services.

There are two parts to the CIPR course:

  • Part 1: The Online Module, which includes three (3) units and a quiz; and
  • Part 2: A live case study session, held via Zoom.

The online module of the CIPR course can be accessed by logging onto the MyODP website and selecting CIPR Training. Please view the announcement for additional information and details.

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has shared ODPANN 25-071. This announcement states that registration for the September – December 2025 Certified Investigator (CI) Initial Certification Course classes (also known as cohorts) is now open on the MyODP website. Please view the announcement for details and to register for the course.

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) contracts with Temple University Harrisburg to deliver the ODP Certified Investigator Program. ODP and Temple University have developed a new online training module that provides an additional learning opportunity designed to enhance investigatory skills and supplies helpful resources to Certified Investigators (CI), Administrative Review Committee members, CI Peer Reviewers, Incident Management (IM) Representatives, and others involved in the incident investigation process.

The Death Investigation lesson has been added to the “Additional Learning Opportunities” section on the MyODP PA ODP Certified Investigator Program home page.

For any questions, please contact Temple University.

Tablet on a desk - Newsletter

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has shared the latest issue of the Certified Investigator (CI) Program Spotlight Quarterly newsletter. This newsletter is designed to provide helpful information and resources to Certified Investigators (CI), Administrative Review Committee members, CI Peer Reviewers, Incident Management (IM) Representatives, and others involved in the incident investigation process.

Please review ODPANN 25-047 for more information and to access the newsletter.

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has shared ODPANN 25-045, which states that the Temple University Harrisburg Certified Investigator (CI) Program and ODP will be facilitating forums for CIs and others involved in the incident investigation process. These forums are an opportunity for current Certified Investigators and other interested parties to receive up-to-date information about the incident investigation process.

Next Session Date and Time:
Friday, June 13, 2025
10:00 am – 11:30 am
Topic: Investigation Standards and Expectations (ODP Announcement 25-035)
Register at MyODP

Postings of Q&A documents from past CI Forums are also now available on MyODP.

Please review the announcement for additional information and details.