Ohio DD Compliance · Live Now · Expanding Nationwide

Incident classification
your team can trust.

CertaIQ gives Ohio developmental disabilities professionals an AI-powered classification engine built on state DODD law — then tailored to your board's specific policies, procedures, and reporting chain.

Built on OAC 5123-17-02 effective July 1, 2025

19 MUI types · Dual pathway analysis

Ohio live · Other states coming

CertaIQ — Incident Classification Result
✓ Dual Classification Complete
Unapproved Behavioral Support
Category C MUI · High Confidence
Reporting Timeline
Written report + Appendix E by 3pm next working day
Reasoning
The head-banging incident itself is a UI — medical clearance confirms no significant injury. However, the basket hold used without an approved behavior support plan meets the definition of unapproved behavioral support under OAC 5123-17-02.
Immediate Actions Required
Guardian notified same day
SSA notified same day
MUI coordinator notification still needed
Complete incident report + Appendix E
19
MUI Types Covered
3
Categories A, B & C
Dual
Pathway Analysis
July 1
2025 Rule — Current
3
Appendix Forms Built In
The Problem

MUI classification is high-stakes
and easy to get wrong.

Staff face complex regulatory decisions under pressure, often without adequate training or time to reference the full rule. The consequences of getting it wrong run in both directions.

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Under-classification puts individuals at risk

When an MUI goes unfiled, investigations don't happen, patterns go undetected, and individuals remain in unsafe situations. The July 1, 2025 rule added new categories many staff don't know yet.

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Over-classification burdens organizations

Filing an MUI when it should be a UI creates unnecessary investigation burden, diverts resources, and can damage relationships with individuals and families. Getting it right matters both ways.

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The missed pathway: restraint without a plan

The most commonly missed MUI is unapproved behavioral support — when a staff member uses a restraint not in an approved plan. Even if the underlying incident was a UI, the restraint itself may be a Category C MUI.

How CertaIQ Works

From incident to confident decision
in under two minutes.

1

Staff describe the incident

A simple structured form captures what happened, the setting, who was involved, any physical intervention used, the individual's condition, and medical evaluation outcome.

2

CertaIQ runs dual pathway analysis

The classification engine analyzes the incident itself and the staff response independently. Both pathways are evaluated against OAC 5123-17-02 simultaneously — nothing is missed.

3

Clear guidance — not just a classification

Staff receive a plain-language explanation of the classification, why it is what it is, exactly what to do next, what forms to file, and which notifications are still required.

4

Generate pre-filled documentation

CertaIQ pre-fills the DODD incident report and any required appendix form (C, D, or E) from the intake data. Staff review, complete any gaps, and export a PDF ready for submission.

Dual Pathway Analysis — Example
Pathway 1 — The Incident
Student banged head on table. School nurse evaluated immediately — no laceration, pupils reactive, cleared with monitoring. No physician referral needed.
✓ UI — No MUI filing required for incident itself
Pathway 2 — Staff Response
Staff used basket hold to stop head-banging. Individual has no current behavior support plan — this restraint was not approved or authorized.
⚠ MUI — Category C · Appendix E Required
Overall Result
MUI filing required. The incident itself is a UI, but the unauthorized restraint meets the definition of unapproved behavioral support under OAC 5123-17-02. Appendix E and incident report due by 3pm next working day.
The Foundation

Built on universal Ohio DODD law.
Tailored to your organization.

CertaIQ is the only compliance tool that starts with a comprehensive state regulatory foundation and then layers in your board's specific policies, procedures, and institutional knowledge.

Universal Foundation
Ohio DODD Law — Baked In
Every deployment of CertaIQ starts with the complete Ohio regulatory framework — current as of July 1, 2025.
OAC 5123-17-02 — All 19 MUI types, dual pathway logic
OAC 5123-2-06 — Behavioral support and restraints
OAC 3301-37-10 & 3301-35-15 — Preschool-specific rules
ORC 5123.61 & 5123.612 — Mandatory reporting statutes
All DODD interpretive guidelines and 2025 training materials
Appendix C, D, and E forms with pre-fill logic
Your Custom Layer
Your Board's Brain
On top of the universal foundation, your version of CertaIQ is trained on what makes your organization unique.
Your board's supplemental policies and procedures
Your internal reporting chain and notification contacts
Your preferred documentation formats and language
County-specific protocols and escalation procedures
Your investigative agents and key contact information
Example — County Board of DD Customization
📞After-hours MUI notification chain — who gets called, in what order, at what number
📋Your escalation thresholds — when the Executive Director or legal counsel must be notified
🏫Program-specific notification requirements — preschool, residential, day program, and ICF all handled differently
📁MUI coordinator contact and routing — written reports auto-addressed to the right person at your board
⚖️Your legal and risk management notification requirements built directly into the guidance
🔄Policy updates reflected in your deployment as your board refines procedures over time
Every board gets their own deployment
Your CertaIQ deployment lives at your own domain or subdomain, reflects your specific workflows, and is updated as your policies evolve. Staff receive guidance that sounds like your organization — not a generic state manual.
What's Included

Built for the full scope
of DD compliance.

CertaIQ starts with a powerful core platform and grows with your organization. Here's everything on the roadmap — and everything available today.

Core Platform — Available Now
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Dual Pathway Classification

Every incident is analyzed through two independent pathways simultaneously — the incident itself and the staff response. The most commonly missed MUIs get caught every time.

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Pre-filled Documentation

CertaIQ generates a pre-filled DODD incident report and any required appendix form (C, D, or E) directly from your intake data. Review, complete, and export a PDF ready to submit.

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Preschool-Specific Rules

The only tool that automatically applies the more restrictive OAC 3301-37-10 preschool behavior management rules when the individual is preschool-age — a commonly overlooked framework.

Clear Reporting Timelines

Every classification includes the exact reporting deadline — 4-hour verbal notification, 3pm next working day written report, or Category C appendix form requirements. Always specific, never vague.

Guided Action Checklist

A clickable checklist of every required immediate action — staff tick off items as they complete them, with urgent items highlighted so nothing falls through the cracks under pressure.

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On-Demand Regulatory Reference

Instant answers to any compliance question — all 19 MUI types, reporting timelines, hospitalization criteria, July 2025 rule changes, and more — always available, always current.

Expanding Platform — Coming Soon
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Individual Client Notecards

Upload an ISP or behavior plan and CertaIQ generates a one-page quick reference card per individual — triggers, de-escalation strategies, emergency contacts, and crisis protocols at a glance.

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Restraint & Seclusion Tracking

Automatically log and track every restraint or seclusion event. CertaIQ flags when an individual approaches the third incident in a school year — triggering the IEP team meeting requirement.

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Compliance Calendar & Dashboard

A real-time view of every open MUI, filing deadline, investigation due date, and follow-up action. Administrators always know exactly what is outstanding and what is coming due.

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Behavioral Trends & Analytics

Track incident patterns by individual, program, staff member, and setting over time. Identify early warning signs before they escalate into serious events or patterns of systemic concern.

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Grievance & Rights Tracking

Log, track, and manage individual grievances and rights code concerns in one place. CertaIQ flags potential violations and ensures timely responses within required timeframes.

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Policy Intelligence Engine

Upload your board's policy documents and CertaIQ builds a searchable knowledge base your staff can query instantly — no more digging through binders to find a compliance answer.

AI Integration Services

Bring AI to your existing systems.

CertaIQ is built on the same AI infrastructure that powers the most advanced enterprise tools in the industry. We can extend that capability into the systems your board already uses — helping your entire team work faster and smarter across every department.

AI-assisted documentation drafting in your existing case management system
Meeting recording transcription, summaries, and automatic action item extraction — so nothing from a staffing meeting, ISP review, or team huddle gets lost
Staff training tools that answer policy questions in plain language, on demand — reducing reliance on supervisors for routine compliance questions
Custom workflow automation for repetitive administrative tasks across departments
Data analysis and reporting built from your existing records and databases
AI-powered staff scheduling, caseload management, and resource allocation tools
Where Organizations Are Finding Success with AI
Documentation Speed
Staff spend 40-60% of their day on paperwork. AI cuts that time dramatically and improves accuracy.
Compliance Confidence
Staff uncertain about regulations file inconsistently. AI closes that gap from day one.
New Staff Onboarding
New hires get a full regulatory knowledge base on day one — not month six.
Talk to us about AI integration →
Geographic Expansion

Built for Ohio.
Designed for every state.

CertaIQ's architecture is built to be replicated. The universal foundation plus custom layer model means we can build a fully compliant, deeply accurate classification engine for any state's DD regulatory framework — not just Ohio.

Ohio — Live Now
Complete OAC 5123-17-02 framework, July 1 2025 rule, all DODD training materials
Your State — Coming Soon
Contact us to discuss building CertaIQ for your state's DD regulatory framework
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