In the first column, list decision questions. Suggested rows are California record, services in current public records, population served, capacity, current availability, admission fit review, requested documentation, release-of-information procedure, licensing or accreditation details, evidence-supported care, medication policies when clinically appropriate, family involvement, continuing-care planning, costs, and benefit verification. Add columns for Facility A, Facility B, source, date checked, and status.
SAMHSA quality guidance supports asking about licensing, accreditation, evidence-supported care, medications when clinically appropriate, family involvement, and continuing-care planning. Asking does not establish that a facility offers each item. California DHCS is the public source for the Living Longer Recovery facility record described here. SAMHSA also provides national treatment locators, which can help identify options, but a locator entry does not replace direct current verification.
- Mark every cell confirmed, needs review, or not established.
- Require a named source and date for facts that affect leave, cost, admission, or documentation.
- Pause the comparison if a major decision depends on an unanswered question.