- Coronavirus Information -
March 31, 2020
Update for Providers
Words cannot express how grateful we are for everyone helping people with developmental disabilities be safe during this time.
MCBDD PROVIDER SUPPORT HERE TO HELP
Our Provider Support Team wants to hear from you about any issues you may be experiencing or critical needs you may have at this time.
Contact us at 330-321-3585 or email at providersupport@mcbdd.org.
CONTROLLING INFECTIONS
Direct support professionals (DSPs) have a critical role in providing services to Ohioans with developmental disabilities, and controlling infection is an important aspect of keeping both the provider and person healthy. Proper hygiene and awareness can reduce the risk of illness.
SUPPLIES FOR PROVIDERS
The MCBDD continues to work hard to try and obtain personal protective equipment (face shields, gowns, eye protection and masks) for local providers to use during this time. We continue to work with our vendors and federal, state and local sources to try to get much needed supplies. With the current shortages on PPE items, we are currently only able to provide PPE items to providers if they are working with an individual who has signs, symptoms or a diagnosis of COVID-19. We have other supplies that we are able to help providers in need with and are currently running a donation drive to try and gather additional items to distribute. We will continue to work to obtain more supplies, and will let you know if we are able to provide more supplies should we be able to get them. Please contact our Provider Support Team if you have a current need.
CREATING MEANINGFUL DAYS WHILE STAYING HOME
Offering someone a meaningful day means supporting people with developmental disabilities to explore their interests and how they are connected to other people through those interests. Even under the stay-at-home order, a meaningful day is made up of planned and purposeful opportunities. An important thing to remember is that these experiences should be goals bigger than just filling time.
PREVENT THE SPREAD OF COVID-19 IN HOMES
When a person is known to have contact with another person who has tested positive for COVID-19, but has not yet exhibited any symptoms, there are steps you need to immediately take to prevent the spread of the virus.
As always, the health, safety and well-being of our individuals, students and staff remain our top priorities. If you have any questions, please contact our Superintendent Stacey Maleckar at 330-725-7751 ext. 224. Thank you for your continued support of our agency.
Medina County Board of Developmental Disabilities
330-725-7751 | www.mcbdd.org