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State Report: 2015-16
View State WebsiteThe NCI Adult Consumer Survey is an interview conducted with a person who is receiving services from the state; it is used to gather data on approximately 60 consumer outcomes, and it is regularly refined and tested to ensure that it is valid and reliable. Interviewers meet with individuals to ask questions about where they live and work, the kinds of choices they make, the activities they participate in within their communities, their relationships with friends and family, and their health and well-being.
Demographics
Other Diagnoses: Mood Disorder (e.g., Depression, Mania, Bipolar Disorder, etc.)
State N = 335 | NCI N = 16759
Other Diagnoses: Anxiety Disorder (e.g., Obsessive Disorders, Panic Disorders, etc.)
State N = 341 | NCI N = 16654
Other Diagnoses: Behavior Challenges (e.g., Aggression, Self-Injurious Behavior, etc.)
State N = 340 | NCI N = 16653
Other Diagnoses: Psychotic Disorder (e.g., Schizophrenia, Hallucinations, etc.)
State N = 336 | NCI N = 16558
Other Diagnoses: Other Mental Illness/Psychiatric Diagnosis
State N = 335 | NCI N = 16486
Choice and Decision-Making
People make choices about their lives and are actively engaged in planning their services and supports.
Chose Home
Proportion of people who reported they chose or had some input in choosing where they live if not living in the family home
State N = 191 | NCI N = 9514
Chose Housemates
Proportion of people who reported they chose or had some input in choosing their housemates if not living in the family home
State N = 179 | NCI N = 9676
Chose Paid Community Job
Proportion of people reported to have a job in the community and who reported they chose or had some input in choosing their job
State N = 116 | NCI N = 2459
Chose Day Program or Regular Activity
Proportion of people who reported they have a day program or activity and chose or had some input in choosing their day program or activity
State N = 263 | NCI N = 12165
Chose Staff
Proportion of people who reported they chose or were aware they could request to change their staff
State N = 295 | NCI N = 15386
Decides Daily Schedule
Proportion of people who reported they choose or help decide their daily schedule
State N = 319 | NCI N = 16730
Decides How to Spend Free Time
Proportion of people who reported they choose or help decide how to spend free time
State N = 320 | NCI N = 16725
Chooses How to Spend Money
Proportion of people who reported they chose or help decide what to buy with their spending money
State N = 322 | NCI N = 16608
Chose Case Manager/Service Coordinator
Proportion of people who reported they chose or were aware they could request to change their case manager/service coordinator
State N = 296 | NCI N = 15910
Work
People have support to find and maintain community integrated employment.
Paid Community Job
Proportion of people who has a job in the community
State N = 319 | NCI N = 16375
Paid Community Job Industry
Proportion of people who were reported to have a job in the community in different types of jobs
State N = 96 | NCI N = 2624
Average Months of Employment at Current Paid Community Job
Average length of employment (months) in current job for people who were reported to have a job in the community
State N = 78 | NCI N = 2308
Receives Paid Vacation and/or Sick Time at Paid Community Job
Proportion of people who receive paid vacation and/or paid sick time at their paid community job
State N = 77 | NCI N = 2282
Type of Paid Community Job, Individual
Proportion of people who were reported to have a job in the community by type of employment support
State N = 125 | NCI N = 2463
Type of Paid Community Job, Group
Proportion of people who were reported to have a job in the community by type of employment support
State N = 125 | NCI N = 2702
Would Like a Paid Job in the Community
Proportion of people who were reported not to have a job in the community and who reported they would like a job in the community
State N = 74 | NCI N = 6550
Has Community Employment as a Goal in Service Plan
Proportion of people who has community employment as a goal in their service plan
State N = 332 | NCI N = 16386
Attends a Day Program or Regular Activity
Proportion of people who reported going to a day program or regular activity
State N = 228 | NCI N = 11619
Takes Classes, Training or Do Something to Help Get a Job or a Better Job
Proportion of people who take classes, training or do something to help get a job or a better job
State N = 227 | NCI N = 11193
Volunteers
Proportion of people who reported doing volunteer work
State N = 239 | NCI N = 11434
Self-Determination
People have authority and are supported to direct and manage their own services.
Uses Self-Directed Supports
Proportion of people who were reported to be using a self-directed supports option
State N = 342 | NCI N = 17234
Participates in Budget Decisions
Proportion of people who use self-directed supports and participate in decisions about how to use supports budget, hiring staff and/or managing services
State N = 26 | NCI N = 1083
Community Inclusion
People have support to participate in everyday community activities.
Went Shopping in the Past Month
The proportion of people who regularly participate in everyday integrated activities in their communities.
State N = 322 | NCI N = 16755
Went on Errands in the Past Month
The proportion of people who regularly participate in everyday integrated activities in their communities.
State N = 317 | NCI N = 16510
Went Out to Entertainment in the Past Month
The proportion of people who regularly participate in everyday integrated activities in their communities.
State N = 321 | NCI N = 16688
Went Out to Eat in the Past Month
The proportion of people who regularly participate in everyday integrated activities in their communities.
State N = 322 | NCI N = 16705
Went to a Religious Service or Spiritual Practice in the Past Month
The proportion of people who regularly participate in everyday integrated activities in their communities.
State N = 318 | NCI N = 16495
Participates in Community Groups
The proportion of people who regularly participate in everyday integrated activities in their communities.
State N = 319 | NCI N = 16383
Went on Vacation in the Past Year
The proportion of people who regularly participate in everyday integrated activities in their communities.
State N = 319 | NCI N = 16558
Able to Go Out and Do the Things They Like to Do
Proportion of people who report being able to go out and do the things they like to do
State N = 244 | NCI N = 11407
Able to Go Out and Do the Things They Like to Do Enough
Proportion of people who report being able to go out and do the things they like to do enough
State N = 219 | NCI N = 10553
Have Enough Things to Do at Home
Proportion of people who report that they have enough things to do at home
State N = 244 | NCI N = 11514
Relationships
People have friends and relationships.
Has Friends
Proportion of people who reported they have friends who are not staff or family members
State N = 245 | NCI N = 11581
Wants More Help to Keep in Touch With Friends
Proportion of people who want more help to communicate with friends
State N = 239 | NCI N = 10958
Can See Friends
Proportion of people who reported they have friends (may be staff or family) and the support needed to see their friends when they want to
State N = 234 | NCI N = 10374
Has Other Ways of Communicating With Friends
Proportion of people who reported they had other ways of communicating with friends
State N = 220 | NCI N = 9946
Can See Family
Proportion of people who reported they have family they see and the support needed to see their family when they want to
State N = 229 | NCI N = 10874
Feels Lonely
Proportion of people who reported they often feel lonely
State N = 244 | NCI N = 11316
Can Date
Proportion of people who reported they can go on a date if they want to or can date with some restriction
State N = 187 | NCI N = 9345
Satisfaction
People are satisfied with the services and supports they receive.
Families/family members with disabilities receive adequate and satisfactory supports.
Likes Home
Proportion of people who reported they like their home
State N = 247 | NCI N = 11823
Wants to Live Somewhere Else
Proportion of people who reported they would like to live somewhere else
State N = 236 | NCI N = 11492
Likes Paid Community Job
Proportion of people who were reported to have a job in the community and who reported they like where they work
State N = 108 | NCI N = 2295
Wants to Work Somewhere Else
Proportion of people who were reported to have a job in the community and who reported they want to work somewhere else
State N = 106 | NCI N = 2242
Would Like to Go to Day Program or Activity Less Than Goes Now.
Proportion of people who reported they attend a day program or activity and would like to go to their day program or activity less than they go now
State N = 99 | NCI N = 6199
Service Coordination
Service coordinators are accessible, responsive, and support the person’s participation in service planning.
Met Case Manager/Service Coordinator
Proportion of people who reported they met their service coordinator/case manager
State N = 242 | NCI N = 11389
Case Manager/Service Coordinator Asks What Person Wants
Proportion of people who reported their service coordinator/case manager asks them what they want
State N = 226 | NCI N = 10576
Can Contact Case Manager/Service Coordinator When Wants to
Proportion of people who reported they are able to contact your case manager/service coordinator when you want to
State N = 226 | NCI N = 10154
Person Took Part in the Last Service Planning Meeting
Proportion of people who reported they took part in the last service planning meeting
State N = 206 | NCI N = 9722
Person Knew What Was Being Talked About at Last Service Plan Meeting
Proportion of people who reported that they understood what was discussed in last service planning meeting
State N = 192 | NCI N = 9172
The Service Planning Meeting Included the People That the Person Wanted to Be There
Proportion of people who reported that service planning meeting included people the person wanted to be there
State N = 204 | NCI N = 9425
The Person Was Able to Choose the Services That Were Part of the Service Plan
Proportion of people who reported that they were able to choose the services that were received as part of service plan
State N = 201 | NCI N = 9360
Staff Come and Leave When They Are Supposed To
Proportion of people who reported support workers come and leave when they are supposed to
State N = 222 | NCI N = 10114
Access
Publicly-funded services are readily available to individuals who need and qualify for them.
Able to Get Rides for Work or Appointments
Proportion of people who reported they are always able to get rides for work or appointments
State N = 240 | NCI N = 11479
Able to Get Rides for Recreational Activities
Proportion of people who reported they are always able to get rides for recreational activities
State N = 241 | NCI N = 11387
Staff Have Right Training to Meet Person's Needs
Proportion of people who reported their staff have adequate training to meet their needs
State N = 234 | NCI N = 12118
Health
People secure needed health services.
Has a Primary Care Doctor
Proportion of people who were reported to have a primary care doctor
State N = 341 | NCI N = 17076
Last Physical Exam
Proportion of people who were reported to have had a complete physical exam in the past year
State N = 316 | NCI N = 15882
Last Dental Exam
Proportion of people who were reported to have had a dental exam in the past year
State N = 300 | NCI N = 14558
Last Eye Exam or Vision Screening
Proportion of people who were reported to have had an eye exam in the past year
State N = 231 | NCI N = 12964
Last Hearing Test
Proportion of people who were reported to have had a hearing test in the past five years
State N = 152 | NCI N = 9276
Last Pap Test (Women)
Proportion of women who were reported to have had a Pap test in the past three years
State N = 92 | NCI N = 4614
Last Mammogram (Women 40 and Over)
Proportion of women over 40 who were reported to have had a mammogram test in the past two years
State N = 64 | NCI N = 2597
Last Colorectal Cancer Screening (Age 50 and Over)
Proportion of people 50 or over who were reported to have had a colorectal cancer screening in the past year
State N = 91 | NCI N = 3019
Had a Flu Vaccine (in the Past Year)
Proportion of people who were reported to have had a flu vaccine in the past year
State N = 201 | NCI N = 11830
Medications
Medications are managed effectively and appropriately.
Person Takes at Least One Medication for Mood, Anxiety, or Psychotic Disorder
Proportion of people who took medication for at least one of the following: mood disorders, anxiety, psychotic disorder
State N = 334 | NCI N = 16314
Number of Medications Taken for Mood Disorders, Anxiety and/or Psychotic Disorders
Number of meds taken for at least one of the following: mood disorders, anxiety, psychotic disorders
State N = 149 | NCI N = 7749
Takes at Least One Medication for Behavior Challenges
Proportion of people who were reported to take medication for behavior challenges
State N = 321 | NCI N = 16004
Number of Medications Taken for Behavioral Challenges
Number of meds taken for behavior challenges
State N = 103 | NCI N = 3767
Person Takes at Least One Medication for Mood, Behavior, Anxiety, or Psychotic Disorder
Proportion of people who took at least one medication for mood, anxiety, psychotic, behavior and/or other
State N = 327 | NCI N = 16159
Has a Behavior Plan
Proportion of people reported to have a behavior plan
State N = 338 | NCI N = 15979
Has a Behavior Plan (If Taking Medications for Behavior Challenges)
Proportion of people who take meds for behavior challenges who have a behavior plan
State N = 104 | NCI N = 3827
Wellness
People are supported to maintain healthy habits.
Engages in Physical Activity
Proportion of people who were reported to engage in regular physical activity (at least 30 minutes 3 times a week)
State N = 325 | NCI N = 16812
BMI (Body Mass Index)
Proportion of people in each BMI category
State N = 212 | NCI N = 14546
Use Nicotine or Tobacco Products
Proportion of people who were reported to use nicotine or tobacco products
State N = 334 | NCI N = 16087
Respect/Rights
People receive the same respect and protections as others in the community.
Has a Key to the Home
Proportion of people who report having a key to their home
State N = 300 | NCI N = 16238
People Always Ask Before Entering Home
Proportion of people who reported people always let them know before they come into their home
State N = 242 | NCI N = 11437
Can Lock Bedroom If Wanted
Proportion of people who report they can lock their bedroom
State N = 304 | NCI N = 15641
People Always Ask Before Entering Bedroom
Proportion of people who reported people always let them know before they come into their bedroom
State N = 240 | NCI N = 11103
Mail or Email Is Read Without Permission
Proportion of people who reported mail or email being read by others without permission (lower is better)
State N = 213 | NCI N = 10507
Can Use Phone and Internet Without Restrictions
Proportion of people who reported they can use phone and internet without restriction
State N = 224 | NCI N = 10835
Can Be Alone at Home With Visitors
Proportion of people who reported they could be alone at home with visitors
State N = 227 | NCI N = 10468
There Are Rules About Having Friends or Visitors in the Home
Proportion of people who report that there are rules regarding having friends or visitors in their home (lower is better)
State N = 207 | NCI N = 10013
Has a Place to Be Alone at Home
Proportion of people who reported having a place to be alone at home
State N = 246 | NCI N = 11583
Staff Are Respectful
Proportion of people who reported their staff treat them with respect
State N = 229 | NCI N = 10447
Participated in a Self-Advocacy Meeting, Conference, or Event
Proportion of people who reported they have attended a self advocacy event, or chose not to
State N = 284 | NCI N = 14387
Has Voted
Proportion of people who report having ever voted in a local, state or federal election
State N = 311 | NCI N = 16047
Safety
People are safe from abuse, neglect, and injury.
There Are Places Where the Person Feels Afraid
Proportion of people who report that there is at least one place where he/she feels afraid.
State N = 222 | NCI N = 10922
If the Person Feels Afraid, He/She Has Someone to Talk To
Proportion of people who reported they have someone to talk to if they feel afraid
State N = 238 | NCI N = 11358