- Coronavirus Information -
March 25, 2020
Update for Providers
THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING YOU ARE DOING DURING THIS TIME!
MCBDD PROVIDER SUPPORT HERE TO HELP
Our Provider Support Taskforce 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.
FINDING DAY CARE OPTIONS FOR ESSENTIAL WORKERS
Many local day cares have been certified as pandemic day care providers. If you or your staff who have been deemed essential personnel by the Governor’s order, are in need of childcare, please contact one of these centers .
SHOPPING NEEDS FOR INDIVIDUALS
As a reminder, individuals served continue to receive their food stamps and are still getting their SSI/Social Security checks, so providers are still able to help them purchase the items they need during stay-at-home mandates. Reach out to SSA with any questions or need clarifications related to funding, services, and daily living resources. SSAs would also be available to pick up and deliver as needed.
CRITICAL SUPPLY NEEDS FOR PROVIDERS
The MCBDD is working with local providers to meet some of their critical supply needs in relation to the COVID-19 outbreak. If a provider has a critical need for someone they serve, they can make a request for help through the Provider Support Team email or phone helpline. Please be as specific as possible with what you need, including type of need, quantity, individual/staff it’s for, and the level of need. For example: We need ten bottles of hand sanitizer for individuals served in our home because we are down to our last two and are unable to find any to purchase.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) ITEMS
We know many providers are currently looking for PPE items (N95 masks, gowns, goggles, etc.). We are working with as many vendor sources as possible to obtain these items, but as you are aware there is currently a national shortage of these items. We will continue to exhaust all means of obtaining these items, but until we are able to obtain a supply, we will be following health agency policies of only being able to provide items –as long as we have them - if an individual in your care is showing signs and symptoms of COVDI-19 infection. If and when the MCBDD is able to get additional supplies, we will be reaching out and providing them on an immediate, as needed basis.  
HELP FOR PROVIDERS WITH ON-BOARDING NEW HIRES
The MCBDD Provider Support team can help providers in need of on-boarding new hires. If you need to hire new staff to meet the needs of those you serve, first contact the Provider Support Team through an email or phone call. A list of interested applicants will be given to you to see who may meet your needs. You will then able to contact any applicants who may meet your needs to initiate your hiring process.

Once you have completed your hiring process, or as part of your hiring process, here is the list of on-boarding activities the MCBDD is able to provide to you:
  • BCI/FBI checks
  • Registry checks
  • Driver’s abstract (if needed)
  • Training such as CPR/First Aid (online certificate), MUI/UI, Universal Precautions, etc.
INITIAL MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION TRAINING
Our hope is that agencies are redeploying certified staff in creative ways to ensure people receive medication appropriately. Please be aware that any initial medication administration training must be done in person at this time. Should you be offered training over teleconference/video this is not currently approved by the Ohio Board of Nursing. If needed, the MCBDD is willing to coordinate a med pass training for small groups of 2 to 3 people, let us know if you need this option .
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