Category Archives: Health and Safety Alerts

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Alert: Prevent Choking

Many people with intellectual and developmental disabilities are at greater risk of choking. In fact, choking is one of the leading causes of medical emergencies and accidental deaths for the people we serve and often these incidents can be prevented with proper planning, communication, supervision and providing the right diet textures. It is important that we recognize our role in identification of swallowing issues, safe eating practices, choking prevention, and first aid.

Learn more below from DODD or check out Summit DD’s Eat Safe Guide

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Food for Thought: tips to prevent choking

Welcome to our first Food for Thought segment! This insight is meant to help providers and DSPs gain the knowledge, confidence and skills to prevent choking risks for those with swalling difficulties. Read More ›

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Summer Safety 2023

Good preparation is key to summer safety for people with developmental disabilities. Get tips to help those you serve avoid health risks such as dehydration, sunburn, water-related accidents and more.

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Important 2022 Annual Analysis Updates and Changes

In August 2022, The Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD) transitioned Major Unusual Incident (MUI) data to a new application called the Ohio Incident Tracking and Monitoring System (OITMS). Unfortunately, the transition remains ongoing. The 2022 data and reports used by providers and county boards for MUI Annual Reviews has been delayed in OITMS. At the beginning of the year DODD and Summit DD notified the provider community that the 2022 Annual Analysis would need conducted in March 2023, but due to further delays to OITMS becoming fully operational, these dates have changed again. Read More ›

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