As a professional, you play an important role in winter safety. People with developmental disabilities are at high risk for injury due to falls and exposure to inclement weather. Those providing care can reduce these risks and seek immediate medical care when needed. You can help people be prepared for colder weather, make safe decisions about what to wear, when to stay in, how to prevent falling, and safeguard against house fires. There are a lot of things to consider, and we appreciate all your efforts to make sure people are safe and happy this winter season. Here are some winter weather considerations. Read More ›
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.
How to Update MUI Contacts with Summit DD
The Summit DD MUI Department keeps a database of MUI contacts for each provider in Summit County. The identified MUI contact for your agency will get all the MUI related notices or any other correspondence sent by the MUI Department. In order for us to ensure you get timely communication from the MUI team, it is crucial we have accurate information for all MUI contacts in the county. Be sure your organization’s contact info is up to date. Read More ›
Staffing Crisis and MUI
The staffing crisis is impacting DSP recruitment and retention throughout the state of Ohio. We certainly understand that this can make it difficult for you to provide high quality services to those we both serve. We also know that providers have concerns about how short staffing situations could relate to MUIs. Here are some general guidelines to help.
