We Will Partner with You
The COG provides support with certification and recertification, technical issues, billing and documentation, conflict resolution and more. Please reference the resources page for documentation samples, list of billing agents, and other general resources.
Rachael Benson
Ashley Auger
What Type of Things Will I Do as a Provider?
How to Provide Services?
Certification & Training
There are specific ongoing training requirements that are based on services you are certified to provide. Agency providers are required to provide training for their employees in person, hybrid training as long as testing is done in person. You must also be First Aid and CPR certified.
Join Provider Pool
The Clearwater COG maintains the provider pool for the counties we serve. If you are interested in serving in our COG counties. The Provider Relations Specialist with be in contact with you.
Nicole Powell
Colleen Hoover
Chris Villareal
MUI/UI
“Unusual incident” means an event or occurrence involving an individual that is not consistent with routine operations, policies and procedures, or the individual’s care or individual service plan, but is not a major unusual incident.
Provider Compliance
If you have questions about the provider compliance process or would like to schedule a mock compliance review, please contact Stephanie Shank.
Stephanie Shank
Kristine Clouse
Registered Nurse Quality Assessment Reviews
The Clearwater COG registered nurses conduct quality assessment reviews for county boards of developmental disabilities. RN Quality Assessment reviews are required every three years for all sites where certified provider staff administer medications.
The COG’s registered nurses will conduct the reviews to identify system issues, ensure compliance standards are maintained, and provide ongoing supports to providers.
The COG nurses offer FREE CPR/First Aid, and medication administration certification classes to providers who service in the following counties: Lucas, Ottawa, Erie, Huron, Crawford, Seneca, Marion, and Morrow. Classes are available for ALL providers. Please click on the link below for the non-COG member rate. View our events calendar for scheduled classes.
