Q53. What priority would you place on each of the following oversight improvements for private residential facilities providing health, mental health, or substance abuse services for youth?

  Mean Median Minimum Maximum 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, 4 5 1 7 40
b. Recruit and hire more inspectors 4 4 1 7 40
c. Train staff to conduct inspections 4 4 1 7 40
d. Collect and maintain data on private residential facilities; develop a data base 4 4 1 7 40
e. Prepare and disseminate reports 5 5 2 7 40
f. Increase coordination among state agencies 3 3 1 7 40
g. Increase routine monitoring and follow-up activities 4 3 1 7 40