A major unusual incident (MUI) (O.A.C.5123:2-17-02) is defined as any alleged, suspected, or actual occurrence of an incident that adversely affects the health and safety of an individual. There are nineteen types of incidents defined in the rule that are considered major unusual incidents. Unusual incident (UI) means an event or occurrence involving an individual that is not consistent with routine operations, policies and procedures, or the individual's care or service plan, but is not a major unusual incident.
All Service Providers are mandated reporters and are held to the MUI Rule: Ohio DODD UI and MUI
Reporting Requirements for All Providers (Agency & Independent)
- Immediately upon identification or notification of a major unusual incident a provider will take all reasonable measures to ensure the health and welfare of at-risk individuals.
- Reasonable measures include, but are not limited to, securing immediate and ongoing medical attention and removal of a developmental disability's employee from direct contact with any individual when the developmental disabilities employee is alleged to have been involved in physical abuse or sexual abuse. The provider will document reasonable measures taken and by whom in the incident report.
- The provider and county board will discuss any disagreements regarding reasonable measures in order to resolve them. If the provider and county board are unable to agree on reasonable measures to ensure the health and welfare of at-risk individuals, the department will make the determination. OAC 5123-17-02 (D)(5)
MUI REPORTING: Crisis Line # 419-651-3760 (After Hours) A SSA rotates this service for after business hours. IA (Investigative Agent) Direct line 419-273-9534 reporting during business hours. (8-4pm)