Q13. What order of priority would you place on each of the following oversight improvements for government-operated residential facilities providing health or mental health services for youth? |
| Mean | Median | Minimum | Maximum | Number of States |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| a. Increase initial licensing activities (e.g., more inspections, reviews of reports, recruitment of new facilities, expanded coverage, etc.); or add licensing authority, if your agency does not offer licenses currently | 4 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 28 |
| b. Recruit and hire more inspectors | 4 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 28 |
| c. Train staff to conduct inspections | 4 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 28 |
| d. Collect and maintain data on government-operated residential facilities; develop a data base | 4 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 28 |
| e. Prepare and disseminate reports | 5 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 28 |
| f. Increase coordination among state agencies | 4 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 28 |
| g. Increase monitoring and follow-up activities | 4 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 28 |