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Core Product: MUI Investigations  

  • Complete Investigation of MUIs in Accordance with 5123:2-17-02  

Value Added Benefits:  

  • Liaison  

  • Policy and Procedure Development  

  • County Contact Meetings  

  • Training and Technical Assistance  

  • Quality Outcomes and Statistical Analysis  

  • Participation in Review Processes  

 INVESTIGATIVE SERVICES – COMPREHENSIVE PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

CORE PRODUCT / MUI INVESTIGATIONS:

The Office of Investigations for MEORC implements a Major Unusual Incident Investigation Program utilizing consistent processes thru the use of Investigative Agents, certified in accordance with 5123:2-17-02 (OAC), which support stakeholders in responding to, assisting with and averting threats to the health, safety and welfare of the individuals served.

Investigation Program

MEORC-MUI operates a flexible and responsive unit of investigators, twenty four hours a day seven days a week, with availability and emergency contact available via cell phone. Implements internal control and oversight procedures to ensure that quality information in regarding the investigation is completed and provided in a format to ensure that subjectivity is not a part of the report.

As the Investigative Agent, MEORC participates in any external process related to the Abuser Registry, Criminal Court Cases, Provider Certification Processes and Unemployment claims/denials as related to the Major Unusual Incident process.
MEORC-MUI assumes all responsibility associated with personnel issues related to the Investigative Agent’s, thus eliminating and/or sharing the responsibility with the stakeholders.

 VALUE ADDED BENEFITS:  

Liaison

Successful and positive relationship with ODMR/DD and, in many instances, serves as liaison for stakeholders. Advises member county boards on pending rules and their predicted impact on the local delivery system.

Works with and provides information to the ODMR/DD’s Abuser Registry staff for the review and placement of offenders on the Abuse Registry.

Develops, maintains and improves relationships and training with Children Services Bureau and Law Enforcement as well as other community agencies.

Serves on state committees as requested in order to provide a collective voice (representing 20% of the State of Ohio’s 88 County Boards) to ensure that the needs/concerns of the participating County Boards are heard.

County Contact Meetings

Coordinates/conducts routine training meetings for stakeholders to assist with the successful administration of services. Assists participants to connect with neighboring County Boards to share information regarding successful procedures. These training meetings provide CEU’s to assist staff in maintaining certification as ODMR/DD approved growth credit.

Policy and Procedure Development

Assists with the development of updated policy and procedures related to the Major Unusual Incident Rule and mandates associated with the process.
Advises member county boards on pending rules and their predicted impact on the local delivery system.
Provides the stakeholders with assistance and wording relative to local Policy and Procedures associated with the Major Unusual Incident Rule and its related components.

Training and Technical Assistance

Stakeholders receive the benefits of Investigative Agents from MEORC staff and the specialization and expertise in the area of health and safety.
Available on a daily basis for technical assistance to review specific details of incidents to ensure appropriate classifications and determination as a Major Unusual Incident.
Serves as a resource to stakeholders for written forms and verbal assistance when developing processes or handling unique situations.
Provides individualized training and technical assistance to staff that is completing the Administrative duties required by rule to ensure that compliance standards are implemented and monitored.
MEORC-MUI provides individual technical assistance to ensure that stakeholders are provided with the needed tools to ensure appropriate reporting and investigating in accordance with the Major Unusual Incident Rule.
Assists with coordinating and conducting Major Unusual Incident Rule training regionally/locally to assist stakeholders in meeting the requirements of annual and ongoing Rule Training.
Provides technical assistance in regards to what customized processes appear to work best for other counties and how a process can be implemented to assist each individual stakeholder.
Provides stakeholders with updated information regarding changes which occur in the system and assists in making changes in processes in accordance with mandates.
Provides assistance to stakeholders regarding the prevention of similar Incidents occurring in the future based upon past experience related to unique situations.

Quality Outcomes and Statistical Analysis

Provides routine updated information and statistical analysis related to the Major Unusual Incident process to assist stakeholders with the monitoring and measuring of outcome based services and the improvement of the delivery of services.
Due to the unique structure and availability of statistical data, MEORC-MUI is able to provide an analysis of trends/patterns and county to county comparisons in terms of the total of Major Unusual Incidents and also types of the types of Incidents reported.

Participation in Review Processes

Provides historical information in regards to the outcomes of recent reviews which assists in making immediate changes to internal processes and improve the delivery of services for the future. Prepares stakeholders for the external review processes conducted by outside entities through the implementation of a “reciprocal oversight process”. This process identifies areas which require improvement both in the investigation and Administrative processes required by rule.
Attends, participates and assists the stakeholders and ODMR/DD in all annual reviews, accreditation reviews and registry reviews conducted at the county level with hands on experience of a minimum of 18 reviews annually.
Assists stakeholders with Plans of Corrections necessary to maintain compliance with the Major Unusual Incident rule and assists with the implementation of new processes to overcome these barriers. Assists stakeholders with input related to the completion of Accreditation, Quality Outcomes Processes, Plans of Corrections and Best Practices Standards, as well as all other external review processes.

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MEORC Pricing (effective 3-1-08)

Nurse Quality Assessment Reviews

Nurse Quality Assessment Reviews 

$240 per occurrence

Medication Administration and Health Related Training and Certification

Initial Certification 1

$80 per participant

Initial Certification 2 and 3

$60 per participant

Continuing Education Certification 1, 2, or 3

$40 per participant


Authorized Representative Payee

$35 per month per individual

Special Note: The majority of MEORC products are typically purchased through bundling of products/services to address common customer needs. The bundling of products and services results in less cost and increased value for our customer.

Please contact MEORC and request pricing information if you desire any products/services listed in our product directory. Please visit our website www.meorc.com for all up to date contact information.

This pricing is specific to member county boards located in Region V.

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Business & Quality Offices

160 Columbus Road

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Mount Vernon, Ohio 43050

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Phone:  740.397.4733

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Fax:  740.397.2206

Investigative Office

423 South 11th Street ׀ Apartment B ׀ Cambridge, Ohio 43725 ׀ Phone:  740.439.0666 ׀ Fax:  740.435.0538