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State Report: 2014-15
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: Anxiety disorder (e.g., obsessive disorders, panic disorders, etc.)
State N = 427 | NCI N = 24803
Other Diagnoses: Behavior challenges (e.g., aggression, self-injurious behavior, etc.)
State N = 434 | NCI N = 24840
Other Diagnoses: Mood disorder (e.g., depression, mania, bipolar disorder, etc.)
State N = 437 | NCI N = 24959
Other Diagnoses: Other Mental Illness/Psychiatric Diagnosis
State N = 420 | NCI N = 24553
Other Diagnoses: Psychotic disorder (e.g., schizophrenia, hallucinations, etc.)
State N = 427 | NCI N = 24755
Health
People secure needed health services.
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 = 234 | NCI N = 20880
Has a Primary Care Doctor
Proportion of people who were reported to have a primary care doctor
State N = 455 | NCI N = 25359
Has Ever Been Vaccinated for Pneumonia
Proportion of people who were reported to have had a pneumonia vaccine
State N = 141 | NCI N = 17439
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 = 93 | NCI N = 4855
Last Dental Exam
Proportion of people who were reported to have had a dental exam in the past year
State N = 430 | NCI N = 22929
Last Eye Exam or Vision Screening
Proportion of people who were reported to have had an eye exam in the past year
State N = 370 | NCI N = 21312
Last Hearing Test
Proportion of people who were reported to have had a hearing test in the past five years
State N = 279 | NCI N = 17693
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 = 71 | NCI N = 4329
Last Pap Test (women)
Proportion of women who were reported to have had a Pap test in the past three years
State N = 95 | NCI N = 8012
Last Physical Exam
Proportion of people who were reported to have had a complete physical exam in the past year
State N = 451 | NCI N = 24142
Overall Health
Proportion of people who were reported to be in poor health
State N = 219 | NCI N = 24946
Medications
Medications are managed effectively and appropriately.
Number of Medications Taken for Behavioral Challenges
Number of meds taken for behavior challenges
State N = 86 | NCI N = 5669
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 = 170 | NCI N = 10042
Takes at Least One Medication for Behavior Challenges
Proportion of people who were reported to take medication for behavior challenges**
State N = 404 | NCI N = 24147
Takes At Least One Medication for Mood Disorders, Anxiety, and/or Psychotic Disorders
Proportion of people who were reported to take medication for at least one of the following: mood disorders, anxiety, psychotic disorders**
State N = 425 | NCI N = 24159
Respect/Rights
People receive the same respect and protections as others in the community.
Can Be Alone at Home With Visitors or Friends
Proportion of people who reported they could be alone at home with visitors
State N = 439 | NCI N = 21924
Can Use Phone and Internet Without Restrictions
Proportion of people who reported they can use phone and internet without restriction
State N = 364 | NCI N = 19343
Has Enough Privacy at Home
Proportion of people who reported they have enough privacy at home
State N = 333 | NCI N = 15170
Mail or Email Is Not Read by Others Without Permission
Proportion of people who reported people never read their mail without permission
State N = 391 | NCI N = 21135
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 = 351 | NCI N = 21014
People Let This Person Know Before Entering Their Bedroom
Proportion of people who reported people always knock before entering bedroom
State N = 345 | NCI N = 15362
People Let This Person Know Before Entering Their Home
Proportion of people who reported people always knock before entering home
State N = 341 | NCI N = 15878
Staff Treats With Respect
Proportion of people who reported their staff treat them with respect
State N = 339 | NCI N = 14193
Safety
People are safe from abuse, neglect, and injury.
Ever Feel Afraid or Scared at Home
Proportion of people who reported they never feel scared or afraid in their home
State N = 344 | NCI N = 16161
Ever Feel Afraid or Scared at Work, Day Program, or Regular Activity
Proportion of people who reported they never feel scared or afraid at their work or day program/regular activity
State N = 218 | NCI N = 12616
Ever Feel Afraid or Scared in Neighborhood
Proportion of people who reported they never feel scared or afraid in their neighborhood
State N = 348 | NCI N = 15936
Someone to Go to for Help If Afraid
Proportion of people who reported they have someone to go to for help if they feel scared
State N = 346 | NCI N = 15878
Wellness
People are supported to maintain healthy habits.
BMI (Body Mass Index)
Proportion of people in each BMI category
State N = 351 | NCI N = 23378
Chews or Smokes Tobacco
Proportion of people who were reported to chew or smoke tobacco
State N = 444 | NCI N = 24846
Engages in Regular, Moderate Physical Activity
Proportion of people who were reported to engage in regular physical activity (at least 30 minutes 3 times a week)
State N = 442 | NCI N = 25293
Choice and Decision-Making
People make choices about their lives and are actively engaged in planning their services and supports.
Chooses How to Spend Money
Proportion of people who reported they chose or help decide what to buy with their spending money
State N = 446 | NCI N = 24993
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 = 427 | NCI N = 24022
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 = 272 | NCI N = 18674
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 = 151 | NCI N = 7572
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 = 65 | NCI N = 3173
Chose Roommates
Proportion of people who reported they chose or had some input in choosing their roommates if not living in the family home
State N = 150 | NCI N = 7645
Chose Staff
Proportion of people who reported they chose or were aware they could request to change their staff
State N = 433 | NCI N = 22142
Decides Daily Schedule
Proportion of people who reported they choose or help decide their daily schedule
State N = 442 | NCI N = 25115
Decides How to Spend Free Time
Proportion of people who reported they choose or help decide how to spend free time
State N = 448 | NCI N = 25177
Community Inclusion
People have support to participate in everyday community activities.
Average Times Went On Vacation in the Past Year
The proportion of people who regularly participate in everyday integrated activities in their communities.
State N = 128 | NCI N = 10484
Average Times Went Out for Entertainment in the Past Month
The proportion of people who regularly participate in everyday integrated activities in their communities.
State N = 332 | NCI N = 16952
Average Times Went Out for Exercise in the Past Month
The proportion of people who regularly participate in everyday integrated activities in their communities.
State N = 208 | NCI N = 11479
Average Times Went Out on Errands in the Past Month
The proportion of people who regularly participate in everyday integrated activities in their communities.
State N = 390 | NCI N = 19643
Average Times Went Out Shopping in the Past Month
The proportion of people who regularly participate in everyday integrated activities in their communities.
State N = 402 | NCI N = 21556
Average Times Went Out to Eat in the Past Month
The proportion of people who regularly participate in everyday integrated activities in their communities.
State N = 411 | NCI N = 20323
Average Times Went Out to Religious or Spiritual Service in the Past Month
The proportion of people who regularly participate in everyday integrated activities in their communities.
State N = 258 | NCI N = 10456
Went On Vacation in the Past Year
The proportion of people who regularly participate in everyday integrated activities in their communities.
State N = 439 | NCI N = 24880
Went Out for Entertainment in the Past Month
The proportion of people who regularly participate in everyday integrated activities in their communities.
State N = 448 | NCI N = 25117
Went Out for Exercise in the Past Month
The proportion of people who regularly participate in everyday integrated activities in their communities.
State N = 443 | NCI N = 25112
Went Out on Errands in the Past Month
The proportion of people who regularly participate in everyday integrated activities in their communities.
State N = 445 | NCI N = 25058
Went Out Shopping in the Past Month
The proportion of people who regularly participate in everyday integrated activities in their communities.
State N = 447 | NCI N = 25254
Went Out to a Religious or Spiritual Service in the Past Month
The proportion of people who regularly participate in everyday integrated activities in their communities.
State N = 444 | NCI N = 24908
Went Out to Eat in the Past Month
The proportion of people who regularly participate in everyday integrated activities in their communities.
State N = 448 | NCI N = 25160
Relationships
People have friends and relationships.
Can Go on a Date When Wants
Proportion of people who reported they can go on a date if they want to or can date with some restriction
State N = 217 | NCI N = 12329
Can Help Other People
Proportion of people who reported they can help other people if they want to at least some of the time
State N = 345 | NCI N = 15897
Can See Family When Wants
Proportion of people who reported they have family they see and the support needed to see their family when they want to
State N = 317 | NCI N = 14883
Can See Friends When Wants
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 = 332 | NCI N = 14559
Feels Lonely
Proportion of people who reported they feel lonely at least half the time
State N = 339 | NCI N = 15765
Has a Best Friend
Proportion of people who reported they have a best friend
State N = 340 | NCI N = 15794
Has Friends
Proportion of people who reported they have friends who are not staff or family members
State N = 344 | NCI N = 16249
Satisfaction
People are satisfied with the services and supports they receive.
Families/family members with disabilities receive adequate and satisfactory supports.
Likes Day Program or Regular Activity
Proportion of people who reported they attend a day program or activity and like their day program or activity
State N = 181 | NCI N = 10902
Likes Home
Proportion of people who reported they like their home
State N = 345 | NCI N = 16446
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 = 55 | NCI N = 3023
Wants to Go Somewhere Else or Do Something Else During the Day
Proportion of people who reported they attend a day program or activity and want to go or do something different during the day
State N = 182 | NCI N = 10503
Wants to Live Somewhere Else
Proportion of people who reported they would like to live somewhere else
State N = 344 | NCI N = 16092
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 = 54 | NCI N = 2976
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 = 449 | NCI N = 17099
Work
People have support to find and maintain community integrated employment.
Attends a Day Program or Regular Activity
Proportion of people who reported going to a day program or regular activity
State N = 343 | NCI N = 16343
Average Months of Employment at Current Paid Community Job
Average length of employment in current job for people who were reported to have a job in the community
State N = 61 | NCI N = 3107
Has Community Employment as a Goal in Service Plan
Proportion of people who were reported to have community employment as a goal in their service plan
State N = 443 | NCI N = 23910
Paid Community Job
Proportion of people who were reported to have a job in the community
State N = 421 | NCI N = 24632
Paid Community Job Gross Wages
Average bi-weekly gross wages by type of community employment support
State N = 25 | NCI N = 2730
Paid Community Job Hourly Wage
Average bi-weekly hourly wage by type of community employment support
State N = 25 | NCI N = 2694
Paid Community Job Hours
Average number of bi-weekly hours by type of community employment support
State N = 56 | NCI N = 3112
Paid Community Job Industry
Proportion of people who were reported to have a job in the community in different types of jobs
State N = 80 | NCI N = 3402
Receives Paid Vacation and/or Sick Time at Paid Community Job
Proportion of people who were reported to have a job in the community and received paid vacation and/or sick time at their job
State N = 58 | NCI N = 3039
Type of Paid Community Job
Proportion of people who were reported to have a job in the community by type of employment support*
State N = 53 | NCI N = 2745
Volunteers
Proportion of people who reported doing volunteer work
State N = 342 | NCI N = 15864
Wants 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 = 217 | NCI N = 10344
Worked 10 out of last 12 months
Proportion of people who were reported to have a job in community employment who worked 10 of the past 12 months in community employment
State N = 83 | NCI N = 3379
Access
Publicly-funded services are readily available to individuals who need and qualify for them.
Always Has a Way to Get Places
Proportion of people who reported they always they have a way to get places when they want to go somewhere
State N = 344 | NCI N = 15976
Gets Needed Services
Proportion of people who report getting the services they need
State N = 443 | NCI N = 24891
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 = 345 | NCI N = 16577
Service Coordination
Service coordinators are accessible, responsive, and support the person’s participation in service planning.
Case Manager/Service Coordinator Asks What the Person Wants
Proportion of people who reported their service coordinator/case manager asks them what they want
State N = 339 | NCI N = 14898
Case Manager/Service Coordinator Calls Person Back Right Away
Proportion of people who reported their service coordinator/case manager calls them back right away
State N = 230 | NCI N = 10973
Case Manager/Service Coordinator Helps Get What Person Needs
Proportion of people who reported their service coordinator/case manager helps them get what they need
State N = 273 | NCI N = 14285
Has Help Needed to Fix Problems with Staff
Proportion of people who reported who get the help they need to work out problems they have with their support workers
State N = 314 | NCI N = 12135
Met Case Manager/Service Coordinator
Proportion of people who reported they met their service coordinator/case manager
State N = 344 | NCI N = 15938
Person Helped Make Service Plan
Proportion of people who reported they helped make their service plan
State N = 334 | NCI N = 13896
Staff Come When They Are Supposed To
Proportion of people who reported support workers come when they are supposed to
State N = 334 | NCI N = 13796