In terms of Verbal Abuse MUIs in 2023, Summit County is headed in the wrong direction. Summit County is on pace to see an increase of almost 20% for Verbal Abuse MUIs. Get the facts, as well as tips to help curb this unfortunate trend in our community. 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.
Staff Spotlight: Holly Mahovich
Meet Investigative Agent, Holly Mahovich. Mahovich joined Summit DD’s MUI team in June of 2020. She has spent nearly 10 years in the field working as an SSA in both Stark and Summit Counties. When asked what she liked best about being an IA, Mahovich said she found this area of the DD field interesting and that she enjoys helping people.
“Our MUI department helps to support the team so that the people we serve can be successful,” Mahovich added.
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 ›
