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Vulnerable Children & Adults Final 08-17-10 -   3.2.a - CLIP: Length of Stay

 
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Vulnerable Children & Adults Final 08-17-10
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3.2.a - CLIP: Length of Stay

What influences the length of stay?

 
 
 
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Data Notes

Data Source:

CLIP Data Reports
Measure Definition: Annual Average Length of Stay (Days)
Target Rationale:
Link to Agency Strategic Plan: Health and Recovery Services Administration Strategic Plan 2009-1013
Relevance: Strengthen the capacity to improve the quality of children's mental health services.
Notes: (optional) Age breakout determined at admission
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Action Plan: Yes
Extended Analysis: No

 Summary Analysis

  • Children in DSHS custody who are 6 to 12 years old have the longest average length of stay of 485 days (or 15.9 months) from SFY 2005 through SFY 2009.
  • Overall, the younger children (ages 6-12) had a longer length of stay as compared to 13-17 year old children, regardless of custody and legal status.
  • The longer length of stay for the 6-12 years old may be influenced by the complexity and severity of the child's needs and challenges to identify the appropriate treatment and living arrangement after discharge.
  • Of 416 CLIP admissions from SFY 2005 through SFY 2009:
    • 16% were children under 13 years old
    • 64% were involuntarily committed
    • 13% were under state custody (all ages)