Health and Safety

COVID-19, Cold and Flu: How can you tell the difference? >>

Document detailing the different symptoms of COVID-19, the flu, and the common cold to help providers decide when it is necessary to take a person served to the emergency room. Courtesy of the Ohio Department of Health.

OACB “Health Passport” Hospital Transfer Form >>

Fill-able PDF form detailing the medical history and accommodations needs of a person served who contracts COVID-19 and must be admitted to an emergency room without being accompanied by a parent, guardian, or DSP.

DODD Guidance: Prevention for Individual and Family Home Providers >>

Guidance from DODD for individual and family home waiver services providers related to steps that should be taken if COVID-19 exposure or a confirmed case occurs in that setting.

DODD Guidance: Prevention for Waiver Providers of Multiple Residents in a Home >>

Guidance from DODD for waiver services providers related to steps that should be taken if COVID-19 exposure or a confirmed case occurs in that setting.

DODD Guidance: Home Waiver Settings >>

DODD guidance on home waiver

Service Provision Guidance

DODD Long-Term Service and Supports (LTSS) Pre-Surge Planning Toolkit >>

The Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD), Department of Health, Department of Medicaid, and Department of Aging have collaborated to create a Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS) Pre-Surge Planning Toolkit that includes concept diagrams and tools related to coronavirus (COVID-19). By completing Pre-Surge Planning using the tools in this kit, providers will be better prepared to act rather than react to future COVID-19 outbreaks.

DODD Guidance: Temporary ADS Changes >>

Temporary changes to adult day services to offer remote supports during COVID-19.

ODM: Temporary Changes to EVV >>

Letter from the Ohio Department of Medicaid to providers outlining temporary changes to electronic visit verification in light of COVID-19.

DODD Guidance: Adult Day Closure FAQ (Updated) >>

Frequently asked questions about the implementation of ODH’s closure of adult day service centers on March 21.

DODD Guidance: Day Service Group Size Reduction and Alternative Location Planning >>

Implementation guidance for providers and county boards following ODH’s public health order closing adult day services centers on Saturday, March 21, 2020.

DODD Guidance: NMT Providers >>

DODD guidance to non-medical transportation providers regarding social distancing and sanitizing procedures.

Staff Training

DODD Guidance: DSP Onboarding >>

DODD outline of regulatory relief efforts to allow for the quick onboarding of DSPs.

DODD: Medication Administration Training >>

DODD guidance announcing remote learning for a portion of medication administration curricula.

Financial/Small Business Resources

Provider Support FAQ #1: Economic Injury Disaster Loans >>

Frequently asked questions regarding emergency advances in the form of forgivable loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration

Provider Support FAQ #2: Paycheck Protection Act Loans >>

Frequently asked questions regarding paycheck protections in the form of forgivable loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration.

OPRA Updates: COVID-19 and Relief Opportunities >>

Presentation from the Ohio Provider Resource Association on relief opportunities for providers struggling to remain financially solvent during the COVID-19 response.

Small Business Owner’s Guide to the CARES Act >>

Congressional explainer document on the CARES Act COVID-19 relief bill for small businesses seeking financial relief.

Ohio Office of Small Business Relief >>

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jon Husted today announced the creation of the Office of Small Business Relief within the Ohio Development Services Agency. The Office will coordinate state efforts to identify and provide direct support for Ohio’s nearly 950,000 small businesses.

US Small Business Administration >>

US Small Business Administration, Local Resources >>

Independent Providers

DODD Guidance: Independent Providers >>

DODD guidance for independent waiver providers of waiver-funded services.

OACB “Health Passport” Hospital Transfer Form >>

Fill-able PDF form detailing the medical history and accommodations needs of a person served who contracts COVID-19 and must be admitted to an emergency room without being accompanied by a parent, guardian, or DSP.