The MUI system is intended to create a culture that fosters trust through open communication, universal accountability, learning, and fair treatment of all persons involved. MUI (major unusual incident) is an alleged, suspected or actual incident where there is reason to believe the health and safety of an individual will be adversely affected.

Administrative Investigations – A and B MUIs - Abuse (Emotional, Physical and Sexual), Deaths, Neglect, Misappropriation, Peer to Peer Acts (Exploitation, Misappropriation, sexual and physical acts), Exploitation, Prohibited Sexual Relations, Significant Injury, Attempted Suicide, Medical Emergency, Failure to Report, Missing Individual, and Rights Code Violation.

Administrative Reviews - Category C MUIs Appendix C-E
Mandatory use of forms (Click link for forms)
Unanticipated Hospitalization, Unapproved Behavioral Supports, Law Enforcement

The MUI Unit investigates (served individuals) and/or tracks (unserved individuals) all major unusual incidents involving all Ashland County residents with developmental disabilities served and unserved. MUIs are reported by Ashland County Board of Developmental Disabilities electronically to the Ohio Department of DD. All Service Providers are mandated reporters and are held to the MUI Rule: Ohio DODD UI and MUI