Q52. How much of a priority does your agency place on changes or improvements in each of the following oversight activities for private residential facilities providing health, mental health, or substance abuse services for youth?

  Very low or no priority Low Priority Moderate Priority High priority Very high priority Don't know No response Number
of States
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 6 7 6 12 3 5 5 44
b. Recruit and hire more inspectors 7 7 11 4 4 5 6 44
c. Train staff to conduct inspections 3 5 8 12 6 3 6 43
d. Collect and maintain data on private residential facilities; develop a data base 2 3 11 15 4 4 5 44
e. Prepare and disseminate reports 4 6 10 12 3 5 4 44
f. Increase coordination among state agencies 0 1 12 14 10 4 3 44
g. Increase routine monitoring and follow-up activities 4 2 12 11 5 6 3 43