Q10. Over the past 3 reporting years, did your agency take any of the following actions at its government-operated facilities as a result of allegations or findings of noncompliance, improper operations, physical or sexual abuse or neglect of youth, or other negative outcomes?

  Yes, took this action No, did not take this action Don't know No response Number
of States
a. Facility was closed, or license, certification, or authority to operate was suspended or revoked 1 19 0 4 24
b. Youth were removed 7 12 1 4 24
c. Banned new admissions or instituted admissions restrictions 7 14 0 3 24
d. Medicare or Medicaid certification was removed 2 16 1 5 24
e. Increased monitoring 16 5 0 3 24
f. Decreased or removed permitted services 2 15 3 4 24
g. Program improvement or corrective action plan was mandated 19 2 0 3 24
h. Notified or reported to independent accrediting body 2 18 1 3 24
i. Employee sanctions (e.g, fired staff, prohibited certain individuals from working there, etc.) 10 10 1 3 24
j. Civil penalties that resulted in fines against employees 1 16 4 3 24
k. Referred or made recommendations for criminal investigations for physical or sexual abuse or neglect that carry fines or imprisonment 10 11 0 3 24