MUI Department
Please call 9-1-1 for an immediate emergency or if someone is in danger.
MCBDD’s Major Unusual Incident (MUI) Department is to help individuals with intellectual / developmental disabilities who have been victims of abuse or neglect. This department also helps protect individuals from future victimization.
A Major Unusual Incident (MUI) is defined as any alleged, suspected, or actual occurrence of an incident that adversely affects the health and welfare of an individual receiving services from the Meigs County Board of Developmental Disabilities. There are nineteen types of incidents defined in the rule that are considered major unusual incidents. All of these require an investigation in compliance with the Ohio Department of Developmental Disability rule standards.
The Meigs County Board of Developmental Disabilities contracts with the Southern Ohio Council of Governments to investigate all MUIs and ensure that immediate actions are taken to protect individuals from harm. An investigation is conducted to determine the cause and contributing factors of the incident and develop a prevention plan to reduce the likelihood of recurrence.
Concerns or knowledge of abuse, neglect, or theft/exploitation can be reported by anyone, including individuals, MCBDD staff, providers, and the public. Staff are required to report these incidents immediately, or no later than four hours after becoming aware of the incident.
Actual or suspected MUIs may be reported to the Meigs County Board of Developmental Disabilities by calling (740) 992-6681 during business hours or by calling (740) 444-1454 during non-business hours. Reports may also be sent via email to [email protected].
