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 |
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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, | 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 |