Health and Welfare

DODD provides informational notices to stakeholders, issues Health and Welfare Alerts, manages a centralized complaint hotline, conducts statewide Mortality Review Committee meetings, steers statewide patterns and trends meetings, and provides ongoing training to the field.

Featured Resources

Summer Safety

Good preparation is key to summer safety for people with developmental disabilities so they can avoid health risks such as dehydration, sunburn, and water-related accidents.

Health & Welfare

Man next to picture of Health and Welfare Alert

MUI Unit

The Major Unusual Incident Unit works to ensure the health and safety of people participating in services.

Health & Welfare

Choking Awareness and Prevention

Choking is a common breathing emergency that occurs when the airway is partially, or completely blocked.

Health & Welfare

Interactive map of Ohio with contact information for each county board of developmental disabilities.

Find Your County Board

Find your county board of developmental disabilities contact information and MUI reporting number.

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Abuser Registry

The Abuser Registry tracks those who are prohibited from working with people with developmental disabilities.

Incident Tracking System

This online reporting system offers tracking and monitoring of health and welfare-related incidents.

Report a Concern

Report a concern of abuse, theft, or neglect involving a person with developmental disabilities.

Questions about UIs, MUIs, investigations, or other health and welfare requirements? Contact 614-995-3810 or MUIDOC@dodd.ohio.gov.