General MUI knowledge 1
What are the three categories of MUI's?
A, B, and C
When does an incident need to be reported to the MUI Specialist?
Anytime it is suspected that it may be an MUI
This is completed to determine the cause and contributing factors of an MUI
MUI investigation
TRUE OR FALSE- Staff takes 50 cents from an Individual. This is an MUI?
True- the amount does not matter for Theft
When should an incident report be written?
Anytime anything unusual occurs or is observed
Name 3 types of MUI's
Physical Abuse
Neglect
Sexual Abuse
Unapproved Behavior Support
Misappropriation
Exploitation
This document is designed to ensure that the rights of individuals are not infringed upon
Bill of Rights
The team puts this in place to reduce likelihood of future occurrences of incidents
Prevention plan
TRUE OR FALSE- An individual takes 50 cents from a peer. This is an MUI?
False- Peer to Peer theft is an MUI if the amount or value of property is equal to $20 or more
This person is legally required to report any suspicion of abuse or neglect to the relevant authorities and could face consequences for failing to do so
Mandated Reporter
Who investigates MUI'S?
The Investigative Agent (IA) from Clearwater COG- Kemmes Keys
What is the process used by DODD to ensure that people involved in substantiated allegations cannot work in the DODD field?
Abuser Registry
What are the three types of abuse?
Physical, sexual, verbal
Give 3 examples of a significant injury
Concussion
Broken bone
Dislocation
2nd or 3rd degree burn
Immobilization or casting
5 or more sutures or equivalent
True of False- It is sufficient to leave a voicemail message for a person's SSA to notify of a potential MUI?
False- it is imperative to speak with someone. If the SSA is not available, please call the SSA of the day. If no response, contact Stephanie, Connie, Melissa, and June. Please do not leave a message or send an email because that person may not be in the office that day.
When is the written IR due to the County Board?
By 3PM the next working day but should be reported as soon as possible
What is the definition of an MUI?
Any alleged, suspected, or actual occurrence that adversely affects the health and safety of an individual
What type of MUI is it when there is a duty to provide care and someone fails to provide this, which could result in serious injury or risk of harm?
Neglect
What makes a hospitalization an MUI?
Unscheduled
24 hours or more
With a provider unless receive 24 hour HPC services
How should you notify the County Board of a potential MUI?
Call the SSA, SSA of the Day, Stephanie Carmack, Connie Bower, Melissa Murphy, or June Ginther between 8am-4pm. Call the SSA on-call phone after 4pm.
True or False- if an individual receives 24 hour HPC services but is with a family member and breaks their arm, this is an MUI?
True
How many categories of MUI's are there?
19
What type of MUI involves things like having an individual purchase your child's fundraiser items or clean your house?
Exploitation
What is an event or occurrence involving an individual that is not consistent with routine operations, policies and procedures, or the individual's care or service but is not an MUI called?
An unusual incident or UI
Who determines if an incident is an MUI?
The MUI or IA. If any suspicion that something may be an MUI, notify the County Board asap.