Health and Welfare

DODD provides informational notices to stakeholders, issues Health and Welfare Alerts, manages a centralized complaint hotline, conducts statewide Mortality Review Committee meetings, steers statewide patterns and trends meetings, and provides ongoing training to the field.

Abuser Registry

The Abuser Registry tracks those who are prohibited from working with people with developmental disabilities.

Incident Tracking System

This online reporting system offers tracking and monitoring of health and welfare-related incidents.

Report Abuse

Report abuse, theft, or neglect involving a person with developmental disabilities.

Featured Resources

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Staying Safe during Winter Weather

Providers of people with disabilities need to follow winter safety precautions to ensure people can manage seasonal challenges, such as travel and dangerous temperatures.

Health & Welfare

MUI Rule Changes for 2019

This recorded webinar reviews changes to the MUI rule that went into effect January 1, 2019.

Health & Welfare

Choking Prevention

Choking is a common breathing emergency that occurs when the airway is partially or completely blocked.

Health & Welfare

Find Your County Board

Find your county board of developmental disabilities' contact information and MUI reporting number.

Health & Welfare

Questions about UIs, MUIs, investigations, or other health and welfare requirements? Contact 614-995-3810 or MUIDOC@dodd.ohio.gov.