Author Archives: Tricia Perduk

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Beyond the UI Report

Did you know that a provider’s Unusual Incident (UI) process requires more than writing up an incident report? Learn more about the provider requirements for the UI process, and help ensure the safety and wellbeing of those we serve. Read More ›

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Holiday Wishes

Thanks for all you do and Happy Holidays! Another busy year in MUI is at an end! We have all worked together to address some challenging situations and have bettered the lives of those we both serve as a result. We also worked together to implement a new rule this year, and I thank you all for your patience with us as we have worked through that process. To assist our provider community and other stakeholders with the MUI & UI processes, we have conducted over 30 trainings targeting a variety of topics related to MUI in 2025! Read More ›

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MUI Staff Spotlight: Tricia Perduk

Tricia Perduk is the Senior Manager of Communications, overseeing marketing and communications efforts for the agency. She has been with Summit DD for 13 years. Tricia and the Communications team support the MUI department by creating and distributing informational materials, including assistance with the quarterly MUI newsletter.

Tricia earned her BA in Visual Communications Design from Kent State University and her MBA from Indiana Wesleyan University. Tricia likes to spend her free time as close to the lake as possible with her husband, sons, family, and friends.

“I’m grateful for a role that lets me combine creativity and purpose, work alongside an amazing team, and always keep the people and families we serve at the heart of what we do.”

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Food for Thought: International Dysphagia Diet Standardization Initiative (IDDSI)

IDDSI, International Dysphagia Diet Standardization Initiative, has a mission to “facilitate the safe consumption and enjoyment of food and drink by all persons with eating and drinking difficulties (dysphagia).”  It is a not-for-profit Standards Organization that has developed a standard that can be used to describe the characteristics of foods and drinks from the point of view of a person with swallowing difficulties. Read More ›

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