The reporting requirements for all Law Enforcement, Unanticipated Hospitalization, & Unapproved Behavioral Supports (Category C MUIs) changed when the new rule took effect July 2025. Get resources to help with your reporting. Read More ›
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Annual Analysis Reminder: 2026 Updates
As we look ahead to 2026, we want to remind all Agency Providers about the upcoming 2025 Annual Analysis. Read More ›
MUI Staff Spotlight: Laura Poundstone
We would like to welcome our newest Investigative Agent (IA), Laura Poundstone!
Laura has a BA in Speech Language Pathology & Audiology and an MS is Education. Prior to working at Summit DD, Laura worked at Cuyahoga Board of DD as an IA for five years, and taught in multiple disabilities classrooms for 12 years in Cleveland Heights and Akron.
When asked about what she is looking forward to here in Summit County, she shared, “I am excited to learn more about providers and services offered in Summit County.”
We are excited to have Laura’s as the newest member of our team!
Staff Spotlight: Investigative Agent Danielle Smith
We would like to welcome Danielle Smith as our newest Investigative Agent! Danielle comes to us from the Stark County Courts where she has served as an Investigator and Pre-Sentence Services Supervisor for the past 10 years. Danielle has also worked as probationary officer in Stark County, as a police officer for the Dalton Police Department, and earned a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice Studies from Kent State.
“My journey to the MUI Dept./IA position is a personal and professional one. It’s one where I thought my education, background and experience would match the agency’s needs,” shared Smith. “But also on a personal side, one where I can further grow and embrace my love for working with people of all abilities.”
Danielle will bring unique investigative experience to our team and we are excited to have her on board.
