Archives by Year: 2025

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MUIs when there is no Provider Present

MUIs occurring with no provider at the time of incident are up 20% from 2023. These incidents accounted for 24% of all MUI categories, to include 31% of all Category A MUIs, and are up 4% in total as compared to 2023.

While these incidents may have occurred when an individual was not receiving paid services, it does not mean that they receive no paid services. Many of the incidents occur during unsupervised alone time or when someone is not receiving drop-in services, and most individuals involved receive day services, NMT, and/or some form of HPC. So what does this mean? Read More ›

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2025 Summit DD MUI Accreditation Results

During the month of January, The Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD) came to Summit DD to conduct our accreditation review. During the review, state representatives conducted a comprehensive evaluation, diving into 35 case files and service plans, performing site visits, and speaking directly with individuals, families, and providers. Read More ›

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MUI Staff Spotlight: Stacy Emig (Ross)

Meet Investigative Agent, Stacy Emig (Ross). Read More ›

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Food for Thought: Recognizing Difficulties with Eating, Drinking, & Swallowing

Recognizing Difficulties with Eating, Drinking, & Swallowing

How are difficulties with eating, drinking, and swallowing recognized?  Sometimes it is difficult and goes unnoticed for a while until we recognize that there may be an issue. When we spend a great deal of time with each other during mealtimes, it is easy to miss changes that may be important. Changes can happen slowly, and we fail to recognize them as significant. Here is a list of items that may help identify changes that can indicate potential changes/issues with eating, drinking, and swallowing. Read More ›

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