Support Services

Major Unusual Incidents (MUI's)

The duties of the Investigative Agents (IAs) include investigating incidents that adversely affect the health and welfare of the individuals receiving services from the the Union County Board of Developmental Disabilities. If you have any questions or to report an MUI/UI, please contact Christina or Sam below. 

The rules that govern the investigation process are outlined in the Ohio Administrative Code (OAC 5123:2-17-02).

The Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities provides informational notices to stakeholders, issues Health and Welfare Alerts, manages a centralized complaint hotline, conducts statewide Mortality Review Committee meetings, steers statewide patterns and trends meetings, and provides ongoing training to the field. For more information, please visit their website here.

List of 5 frequently asked questions.

  • Why are MUI's reported?

    MUI's are reported in order to be investigated to help find out why the incident happened and what can be done to prevent it from happening again. The goal is to be sure the individuals served by the UCBDD are safe and healthy.

  • Who is mandated by law to report MUI's?

    The Ohio Department of DD mandates that the County Board's MUI Investigative Agent looks into all MUI's in accordance with the Ohio Revised Code.
     
    Mandatory reporters are:
    • Anyone providing services to individuals with developmental disabilities
    • All County Board and Ohio Department of DD employees
    • Anyone paid to provide Medicaid waiver services

  • What is a Major Unusual Incident (MUI)?

    An MUI an alleged, suspected, or actual occurrence that could place the health and welfare of an individual with a developmental disability at risk.

  • What is an Unusual Incident (UI)?

    A UI is an incident that is not consistent with an individual's care or service plan and is not an MUI.

  • When are MUIs reported?

    An MUI is to be reported immediately upon identification or notification of the incident. 

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Union County Board of Developmental Disabilities

1280 Charles Lane
Marysville, Ohio  43040

Phone: (937) 645-6733
Support Services Fax: (937) 645-6797