Archives by Month: June 2023

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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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Current MUI Trends: 2nd Quarter 2023

Want to know what current MUI trends you should be on the lookout for in 2023? Curious about what this means for the remainder of the year? We’ve put together a presentation of local MUI trends through April 30. We included projections about what the entire year could look like if the current trends continue. Read More ›

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When to Report Incidents from the Past

Do you know what to do if you learn of incident affecting someone you serve that happened years ago? The MUI Department is often asked if providers need to report incidents that happened many years ago or during times when a person was not eligible for Summit DD services. Below is best practice guidance to providers on this unique, and often confusing, topic. Read More ›

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Emerging Trend: Verbal Abuse

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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