Author Archives: Tricia Perduk

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Training Opportunity: MUI Reporting Best Practices

Need guidance on MUI reporting requirements? Not sure what documentation you should be including? Summit DD has created the perfect training to help! Our MUI team will be offering a training focused on MUI reporting requirements, documentation, and best practice in the 3rd Quarter of 2024. Read More ›

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2024 Annual MUI Stakeholders Meeting Summary

Ensuring safety is our top priority in the MUI Dept. To do that, our MUI team created a committee of people served, Summit DD staff, Agency Provider representatives (of varying sizes), Independent Providers, and guardians to discuss and review MUI data and trends from the previous year. This committee meets annually and looks for ways to curb any worrying trends and keep people safer. Read More ›

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Medication Error Documentation Reminder

Medication can be an important tool to help keep a person healthy. However, when doses are missed, administered incorrectly, or given to the wrong person, it can be dangerous. Below are some reminders to help avoid medication errors. Read More ›

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Food for Thought: Oral Transit – Phase II of a Normal Swallow

Summit DD Eat Safe logoThere are 4 Phases to Eating and swallowing. Some phases involve voluntary actions, and some involve involuntary (reflexive) actions.  Each phase requires timing and coordination on its own and in coordination with the other phases to ensure that food and drink get to the stomach safely. Read More ›

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