Successful systems have strong oversight, infrastructure, and organizational mechanisms in place to administer dispute resolution processes along the Continuum. Committed leadership, sufficient resources, engaged stakeholders, operational data systems, along with policies and procedures that align with state and federal regulations all contribute to the effective functioning of this management area.
Leadership supports continuous improvement efforts and makes a concerted effort to foster a culture of information sharing, coordination and collaboration among leadership, dispute resolution staff, other departments, units, and contracted entities.
A broad group of stakeholders is involved in planning, promotion, evaluation, and improvement activities for the dispute resolution system.
A data system is in place that allows for tracking of cases across different dispute resolution options and the analysis of activities and performance.
Sufficient resources to implement and monitor dispute resolution activities are allocated and available.
Policies and procedures that align with federal and state regulations have been established for the administration of dispute resolution options.