Provider Resources

Providers are an important part of our community, working with people to help them reach their goals. The Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities certifies providers in Ohio. Below are resources to help you be successful!

Provider Certification

DODD licenses providers of services to people with developmental disabilities. There are 2 types:

Independent Providers: Self-employed
Agency Providers: Employed through a business or agency

Becoming a Provider?

Applicants must meet qualifications, pay a non-refundable fee, and include supporting documentation with their application. Use the resource list below to ensure you complete your application.

Becoming an Independent Provider Independent Provider Resources Independent Provider Checklist Becoming an Agency Provider Agency Provider Checklist

Fairfield DD Resources

We're here to help you meet your DODD requirements as a local option.

CPR/First Aid/AED Training
We offer monthly in-person and hybrid courses for providers for $15.00.

Background Checks
Need a background check? We provide FBI and BCI checks for $25 each or $50 for both. Please bring exact change. Call us at 740-652-7220 to schedule an appointment.

Have questions after reviewing state resources? We're happy to help! Whether you're just getting started or need a little extra support, our Provider Support team is ready to assist at providersupport@fairfielddd.com.

Provider Compliance

Ensuring compliance with state and federal rules is one way DODD supports the health and welfare of people with developmental disabilities who access services across Ohio.

DODD Compliance Tools

Fairfield DD can assist you locally with compliance questions. If you would like assistance, please feel free to reach out to Provider Support at providersupport@fairfielddd.com

Provider Documentation

DODD has a variety of resources to help ensure you document and meet requirements for services. They also send out regular updates.

DODD Forms Register for DODD Updates

MUI Resources

Provider Guides

MUI at a Glance : Agency Provider MUI at a Glance : Independent Provider MUI Process Quick Guide Recognizing and Recording Presentation DODD Tool Kit

Annual Review

Annually, providers are required to review their unusual incidents for trends and patterns.

DODD Agency Annual Review DODD Independent Provider Annual Review

Quarterly Review

All agency and independent providers shall maintain a log of all unusual incidents. Submit for review quarterly to Fairfield DD by the dates below.

1st Quarter: Jan- March
Due April 15th

2nd Quarter: April-June
Due July 15th

3rd Quarter: July-September
Due October 15th

4th Quarter: Oct.-December
Due January 15th

DODD UI Quarterly Log

MUI Reporting

A Major Unusual Incident (MUI) means the alleged, suspected, or actual occurrence of an incident when there is reason to believe that the health or welfare of an individual may be adversely affected or an individual may be placed at a likely risk of harm if such an individual is receiving services through the developmental disabilities service delivery system or will be receiving such services as a result of the incident. There are three categories of major unusual incidents that correspond to three administrative investigation procedures.

If you are concerned that an MUI has occurred, contact the MUI department at 740.652.7220 Monday - Friday, 8 am to 4:30 pm. If you are reporting outside normal business hours, call 211 or 740.687.8255. If you are sending in a report after speaking to a MUI staff or designated MUI staff member, send to report@fairfielddd.com by next business day at 3:00 p.m.

Health and Safety Toolkit
The Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities has a Health and Safety Toolkit on its website. The toolkit includes information specifically grouped for families, providers, and county boards of developmental disabilities and features helpful forms and fact sheets.

To access the toolkit, click here.

Important Documents

DODD Well Informed Documents Incident Report Form Unusual Incident Report Log MUI Interpretive Guidelines

Resources compiled to help you succeed.