Frequently Asked Questions

What is the role of the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities

DODD provides oversight and technical assistance.
All MUI reports are reviewed by the DODD MUI/Registry Unit to ensure immediate action, timely reporting, good investigations and necessary implementation of prevention plans.
DODD conducts investigations where it would be a conflict of interest for the Champaign County Board of DD to complete the investigation/report.

Ensure health and welfare by taking immediate action to meet the need of the person served.
Report all incidents or allegations of abuse, neglect, exploitation, misappropriation, suspicious or accidental deaths to Champaign County Board of DD immediately (no later than 4 hours of being made aware).
Report regardless of where and who was present.
Report all incidents or allegations of known/unknown injuries, Law Enforcement involvement (charges, incarceration, and/or arrests), Medical emergency, missing individual, Peer to Peer acts, prohibited sexual relations, rights code violations, unapproved behavior support, and unscheduled hospitalizations by 3:00 p.m. the next business day.
Implement prevention plans to reduce future incidents.

Ensure health and welfare of a served person by identifying and supporting provider in taking immediate actions to meet the need of the person served.
Work with provider related to prevention planning.
File report with DODD.
Work with families, providers, and people receiving services to understand the MUI investigation process.
Receive reports from community members, families, people served, and providers related to health/welfare of those served.