Investigating Complaints at Government-operated Facilities

9. Over the past 3 reporting years, were there any allegations or findings of noncompliance, improper operations, physical or sexual abuse or neglect of youth, or other negative outcomes at your agency's government-operated residential facilities providing targeted services to youth?
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10. 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?
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    Yes, took this action No, did not take this action Don't know No response
10a. Facility was closed, or license, certification, or authority to operate was suspended or revoked
10b. Youth were removed
10c. Banned new admissions or instituted admissions restrictions
10d. Medicare or Medicaid certification was removed
10e. Increased monitoring
10f. Decreased or removed permitted services
10g. Program improvement or corrective action plan was mandated
   

    Yes, took this action No, did not take this action Don't know No response
10h. Notified or reported to independent accrediting body
10i. Employee sanctions (e.g, fired staff, prohibited certain individuals from working there, etc.)
10j. Civil penalties that resulted in fines against employees
10k. Referred or made recommendations for criminal investigations for physical or sexual abuse or neglect that carry fines or imprisonment
   

  10l. What other actions, if any, has your agency taken at its government-operated facilities?


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