REPORTING:
If you are concerned about the health, welfare or safety of someone with a developmental disability, the Lorain County Board of Developmental Disabilities MUI department is here to help.
Step 1: Always take immediate actions to ensure the person is safe, healthy and out of danger.
Step 2: If you suspect someone is the victim of a crime or is in immediate danger, call 911 and ensure the person’s safety first.
Step 3: To report an MUI, contact the County Board Investigators at the following:
Regular Business hours: 440-329-3734
Afterhours/Emergencies: 440-282-1131
MUI/UI Forms:
- Unusual Incident Report
- Witness Statement
- Instructions for Unusual Incident Investigation Summary
- MUI Reporting Quick Reference 2025
APPENDIX FORMS
- Administrative Review Form for Law Enforcement
- Administrative Review Form for Unanticipated Hospitalization
- Administrative Review Form for Behavioral Support
MAJOR UNUSUAL INCIDENT (MUI) ANALYSIS REQUIREMENTS FOR AGENCY PROVIDERS
Every Agency Provider must submit to the County Board an annual analysis of MUIs occurring during the preceding calendar year.
- What is due and when is it due?
Every IP must turn in an annual MUI analysis no later than Feb 28th each year.
- What form do I use?
The form can be found here
- Where do I send it? Choose one of the following
- Email MUI@Murrayridgecenter.org
- Fax to 440-326-0247
- Postal Mail to 1091 Infirmary Road Elyria OH 44035 Attn Investigative Agents
- What if I did not have any MUIs this year?
You will still need to submit the form for the year when it is due. Indicate on the form that you did not have any MUIs this year.
INDEPENDENT PROVIDER INFORMATION:
ATTN: As of July 1, 2025 independent providers no longer have to submit monthly UI logs or annual MUI analysis forms to the County Board. IPs still need to complete these forms and maintain them for their own records and for auditing purposes