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 Reporting

When something happens that doesn’t match a person’s care or service plan, it should be documented. This is called an unusual incident and is investigated by the provider.

If the incident could harm the person’s health or safety, it is called a major unusual incident (MUI). An MUI could be alleged, suspected, or actual occurrences of an incident when there is reason to believe the health and welfare of a person may be adversely affected or the person is placed at a likely risk of harm. These are divided into 19 types and have specific investigation processes. Anyone working in the field of developmental disabilities is a mandated reporter and reports should be made immediately or withing 24 hours based on the MUI type.

How to Report

Report by phone at 740.652.7220 Monday - Friday, 8 am to 4:30 pm.

Outside of business hours, call 211 or 740.687.8255 or the DODD Hotline at 1-800-617-6733.

After speaking to to a MUI staff to report, the written report should be submitted to report@fairfielddd.com by next business day at 3:00 p.m.

Important Documents

Understanding an MUI 2025 New MUI Rule Resources Health and Welfare Toolkit MUI Interpretive Guidelines Incident Report Form MUI Process at Fairfield DD Rights of Persons Reciving Services

Quarterly Review

All providers shall maintain a log of all unusual incidents and review them each quarter.

Unusual Incident Report Log

1st Quarter: Jan- March
2nd Quarter: April-June
3rd Quarter: July-September
4th Quarter: Oct.-December

Annual Review

Annually, providers are required to review their unusual incidents for trends and patterns. Agency providers should complete this by January 31, and submit them to Fairfield DD by February 28, at report@fairfielddd.com.

DODD Agency Annual Review At-A-Glance: Agency review tips

Resources compiled to help you succeed.